Durbin and Democrats Not the Real Threat

By the time Senator Dick Durbin issued his flimsy and meaningless apology for equating American soldiers with Stalin, Pol Pot, and Hitler, it was too late. Damage to American resolve during this time of war had already be done. And certainly not unintentionally, nor for the first time, either.

It is useless trying to fathom the astounding character flaws that could compel a United States Senator, on the floor of the Senate, to spew such irrational slander, or make Democrat leadership comfortable in supporting his disgraceful tirade. True, it is hard to imagine a group more ignorant, irresponsible, and imprudent than Durbin and his party, but in reality he simply vocalizes what nearly every Democrat believes. Like the morally bankrupt Old Europe, and the fanatical Islamists we fight against, Durbin is only doing what comes natural to Democrats: tear down America at any cost, using a template that frames America as evil, destructive, and the crux of every problem in the rest of the world. And don't squander precious energy of emotion blaming Durbin and his party, either. We know who they are, what they think, and no amount of hand-wringing will ever change them, nor any exercise of rational common sense ever explain them. To clear thinking Americans, they are simply a breed apart.

However, if Democrats have enjoyed any success by always blaming America first, the responsibility lies ultimately with the president and the Republicans. Although it may be hard to believe, recent polls indicate this Democratic strategy has made startling progress in turning public support away from our struggle against Islamofascism, with nearly 60% of Americans now questioning the war in Iraq. How this has happened is no real mystery. During a time of supposed Republican ascendancy, the party has failed miserably in the battle for hearts and minds. Invariably, over the course of this war, and almost immediately after September 11th, the Democrats have been allowed to determine the course and content of every argument. They have met with little resistance, and become emboldened. Progressively eating away at the moral foundations of the conflict, they have been willing to say and do anything for political advantage, while the Republicans have consistently failed to counter with what should have been a very effective argument. In the past, when the party was in the minority, and when mainstream media was the only media voice, Republicans were able to excuse such incompetence and ineffectiveness. But now, in control of the White House and the Congress, and with an emerging and powerful internet influence, and a conservative message that beams out from phenomenally successful talk-radio, there really are not any excuses left. The only conclusion that can be drawn is terrifying in its implications both for the future of Republican leadership, and our nation's freedom: Democrats in Washington may be duplicitous obstructionists, but Republicans in Washington are cowards.

While the Democratic party has become a conclave of conspiracy theorists that make the John Birch Society look rational and mainstream, Republicans have allowed slander after slander to go unchallenged. Democrats have questioned the very integrity of our election process, charged the President with outrageuos and seditious accusations, ignored the Islamic threat we now face, and have irrationally asserted a false explanation of why we have gone to war. They have stonewalled and delayed and road-blocked nearly every Republican initiative, and have pummeled Republicans with the most vile, despicable, and unprecedented invective imaginable. Durbin's Senate-floor speech is simply the latest in an unending stream of America-bashing from these people, and once again Republicans responded with typically tepid resolve, using words such as "unfortunate" and "ill-advised".

If there were any true men in Republican leadership, men who were more concerned about our nations survival than being invited to Georgetown parties, and who could recognize the seditious and destructive nature of the Democrats, episodes like Durbin's fecal-mouthed tantrum would be met with a wall of righteous indignation, from both Houses. Instead of a few Senators taking to the floor to soft-peddle Durbin's words with terms such as "unfortunate"or "ill-advised", all 55 should have lined up to demand his censure and resignation. They should have demanded time on every news program, taking the opportunity to declare Durbin and his willing Democratic allies as collaborators to the enemy. The leadership should have called a press conference, with all Republican representatives and Senators in the background, to harshly embarrass Durbin. Resolutions in both Houses should have been brought to the floor immediately, condemning anyone who would equate our treatment of savage Islamist murderers with anything that occurred in those other regimes, even on their best day, and our worst. All Republican members of the House should have marched to the Senate chambers, demanding to confront Durbin, daring him to repeat his filthy lies. And in a perfect world, where actions met with consequences, somebody would have waited for Durbin to exit the podium, and then bashed his teeth in.

Of course, Republicans have given as many opportunities as the Democrats have taken. As an example, relevant to Durbin's comments, the administration should have never agreed that non-uniformed terrorists captured bearing arms against the United States on the battlefield would be accorded Geneva Convention protections, not even required by the Convention itself. In past wars, when these individuals were discovered and taken into custody, they were not removed to a comfortable tropical detention facility where culturally appropriate food would be served by religiously sensitive military policemen. They were simply interrogated and shot. By lacking the will to win this war, Republicans have, time after time, given the Democrats ammunition to further erode our chances of victory. America cannot afford such leadership, and still survive.

The threat of losing our sacred way of life, and our ability to live under God-given freedoms, and to pursue our own best destiny is not so much dependent upon the radical leftists who reflexively hate America and blame her for the world's woes. Republican failure to marginalize these crazy-thinkers poses the substantially greater threat.

If the past is any indication of the future, Republicans simply do not have the stomach to do so.

He nails it IMHO. First the Dems questioned the war, then they claimed the CIC a liar, then they went down the war crime route, and finally aiding the enemy by providing propaganda.

Rove should have called them traitors back on step 2.

So much for Rove's reputation as a political genius...And it does not say much for the President's force of will or willingness to battle anti-American sentiment within our own country. He should be at the forefront of condemning these collaborators, and America would rally behind him. As it is, the Democrats steal all the oxygen, and he and the Republicans look neutered and weak.

Your "Two-Party Cartel" at work again. Now while there is controversy on this front the deals probably being made are sacrifice a few more conservative plots & push the (CAFTA) trade agreements thru. Watch this Potomac Shuffle & we get 3rd world status. All brought to you by the cartel. Yes, if the pubbies were really serious they ALL would have been on the WH steps & protested. They all are POS. Just keep voting them in & getting the same crapolo thrown back in our faces..

Mark. You are a true American. Keep it up as you have many supporters.

Indeed. A spade is really, actually, genuinely a spade. Well stated.

Senator Durbin delivered a prepared speech. In it he referenced a specific instance and then compared our military to Nazis, and the Gitmo facility to a Soviet Gulag. It's no coincidence that "gulag" is the same term used by Amnesty International. Calling this Administration "Nazis" is the favorite rhetoric of groups like MoveOn.org. He was clearly pandering to the anti-war, anti-Bush segment. His remarks played directly into the hands of our enemies.

I call people like Senator Durbin, "Americas New 5th Column". The American People need to understand how irresponsible his tactics are. I want him to release the FBI email he quoted so everyone can see the entire context of the report. I don't believe the memo wil justify his characterization. I have written an online petition to demand he release his references. You can support the effort at:

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RJones

AMEN! In our family, we have never felt our freedom to be more precarious. And to think, all of this is happening under a Republican administration with majorities everywhere! There will be no greater chance, ever, to stand up and confront the insanity of the left. They are cowards and the bottom line is that people like John Cain and Lindsay Graham have really let us down, but will they pay the price through the consequences?..NO! They will be gone from office when our Children and Grandchildren pay the price. Social Security is going broke, taxes are going higher, our borders are not protected, the liberal Supreme Court has now threatened the sacred property rights of all Americans and the liberals are, it would seem, successfully blocking any efforts of the George W. Bush administration, elected by the people of this nation, to maintain our freedoms. And, do not forget..A woman in FL was euthanized earlier this year through a court mandate at the hands of a husband who had moved on to another commitment and who had riches to gain from all of it..The ruling of one judge accomplished it. Everywhere we look, we see logic turned inside out and for what purpose do those in authority practice aggression or cowardice without warranty..One can only conclude that self-aggrandizement, power and money are in play..Oh, Statesmen/women who love your country and your countrymen/women/children..Where are you?????Regarding Dick Durbin..He is so incredibly disgusting that I cannot even think about him except to wonder why anyone would cast a vote to elect someone to office with this kind of attitude toward our nation.