Posted on 09/19/2007 12:00:19 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The truth is, that during the 60’s most young Americans were not part of the counter culture movement. They were patriotic Americans who actually admired their parents generation. I was ten years old in 1967. I didn’t like Hippies then and I like them less now.
How disappointing
When you live in the liberal altered reality state it is easy to pack in the lies. Truth is entirely relative and subject to be re-invented if it does not fit with their agendas. Page 2, top of the page of the liberal handbook.
“Democrats’ biggest problem on Iraq these days is not that there’s too much Bush Lite but that there’s too much Bush Left.”
The Democrats biggest problem is that they won’t be able to get President Bush to accept the defeat that they have been pushing for.
I was seven that year, but I remember. Many people voted for George Wallace in 1968 as a protest against the counter culture. I think Ameriprise Financial is making a mistake using Dennis Hopper as their spokeman. That will alienate over half of the Boomers.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Because they have abandoned true liberal policy for political gain? Ya think?
The best way to stop a war is to win it. Someone who is truly anti-war instead of merely anti-Bush or anti-American would recognize that. The people we're fighting aren't into negotiations unless it's a surrender and that turns out to be a tough sell in DC. What surprises me is that it surprises anyone.
From what I’ve read about many of the 1960s “rallies”, some band would be giving a free concert in the park and some stinking socialists would take the stage (and the mike) away from the performers.
The crowds were not always gathered for political reasons. But the politicos claimed them as their “supporters”.
“Why has the anti-war movement been unable to translate the clear public mandate they claim into any clear change in our government’s Iraq policy?”
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For a self proclaimed anti-war pol/leader to actually get a resolution to the war by bringing home the troops, etc., is like asking a skunk to take a bath.
He/she would suddenly be transformed into someone w/o a cause in which to be a leader. Like the freshly bathed skunk, the pol would initially “smell better” but ultimately return to the “smelly and anonomous beast” he is.
I disagree. Lefties, like they did before the air campaign against Saddam, can go to Iraq and be human shields. I suggest hundreds of thousands can disperse amongst the noble liberation fighters. I'll call them Carrie Brigades, in memory of Rachel Carrie, Peace Be Upon Her.
Because nobody is being drafted out of his safe, soft life.
Might I make a suggestion?
Don’t read beyond the headline.
My point being, isn’t that very very satisfying, in light of what we all thought after last November’s election cycle?
This is the only way a liberal can admit defeat...yep, the ‘reasoning’ found in this article is pathetic, but focus on the big, bright, glowing ‘warm fuzzy’ the title gives you, when you think it over.
Hope that helps. It sure gives me pleasure.
6 for 06 has turned into ‘1 and done’. And note the latest polling data on the congress itself, its never been lower from what I’m seeing.
Not to be picky, but you misspelled piss, as in “piss be upon her” ref: Rachel Corrie.
That would be a waste of good, natural ammonia.
The last paragraph of the article really says it all. This is NOT an anti-war movement, it is an anti-Bush movement dressed up in an anti-war movement's clothing. They do not see surrender in Iraq as bad for America, just bad for George Bush and so it must happen.
“However, for the anti-war forces to consolidate and build on those gains, they are probably going to have to make some concessions of their own and accept some kind of bipartisan compromise along the lines that Reid is proposing.”
Be prepared to see more and more of this type of persuasion coming from the left. They know Hillary will be the candidate and are attempting to assuage the anti-war crowd and get them back into the fold. Kos is doing the same with his folks.
There’s not one word in this screed about what’s in the United States’ interests or in the best interest of our national security. Not one. Nothing about winning; nothing about furthering our national interests; nothing about the interests of Iraqis in having a free nation; nothing but their moronic plan to ensure a defeat and a crushing blow to our national credibility. Morons, every one of them.
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