[Minuteman23]

The problem is that these people are "enlightened, broad minded, see the big picture" while you and I do not. I know first hand they in large measure view GIs as retrograde and conservatives as subhuman.

Absolutely. The majority of these people are ivory tower elitists who think that consistent past failures are just proof that the wrong people were implementing the policies. Their superiority and condescending attitude toward the people who make this country work is sickening. And what's worse is that it's putting all our lives in danger.

[WLR]

When people on an American Embassy staff earn more money in :Hazardous duty pay alone than an Infantry Sgt fighting in Iraq earns as his base pay. How could people in those economic classes ever comprehend the concerns and dreams of average Americans. It is not funny but I have to laugh to keep from crying when I listen to some radio finance guy giving advice to someone on how to "invest" their $50,000 or $100,000 for retirement. I think how a single term in the House of Representative earns the "Elected Official $140,000 for life.

It is not all about money but money affects how you view the world. Al Gore thinks $5 a gallon for gas is just peachy. Tell that to my Son in Law who just received his paramedic certification and is completing his firefighting courses. All while working 75 hours a week at three jobs for $10 an hour. That is what he must do to on his own care for his wife (my daughter) and their two sons. Interestingly my wife of 25 years who is one heck of a hard worker herself still opines he is lazy for a 24 year old ...jeez can you imagine the poor guy married to her LOL :).

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