Posted on 02/23/2007 4:45:51 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!!
Good morning!!
Do not let the victims of the attacks on New York and Washington, nor the brave members of our Nation's military who have given their lives to protect our freedom, die in vain!!
The shrill from the left is taking on biblical proportions--"how dare you say we are not patriotic--our blood flows tricolored, red, white, and true blue." We hear laments from the left that we should not suspect their patriotism and that it is not improper to speak out against the war; doing so should actually, in their minds, be the height of patriotism.
That's in the category of "it depends". This space could, legitimately in its exercise of free speech and free press, say prosecuting the war is nuts and that we should cease and desist--market forces (that is to say, all of you who read this who would then immediately bail, not to mention the grace provided by the host of this site who would surely discontinue the right to publish this material) dictate otherwise. But the effect on National Security of The Right Way thread saying the Iraq war is a mistake is not of a high order.
On the other hand, for the Congress of the United States, who sets National policy, to say such a thing is indeed highly dangerous to us and our progeny. Indeed, the Congress did set the Iraq war as National policy some years ago--it is demoralizing and demeaning to our fighting forces who are in harms way. The course should be victory--victory is an excellent exit strategy and should be pursued. In the "a rose is a rose" category, you can call any other thing anything you want, such as "strategic redeployment," but it is still cut and run. It is still surrender.
It is, in fact, unpatriotic.
But, let's presume for sake of argument the left has only temporarily lost its mind. In such a case, it should be difficult to find examples of other examples of "patriotism" by the other party.
Find it, however, not only occurred, whittling it down to a "top 10" list (with all due apologies to David Letterman) proved difficult. In getting to this list, only events in the last 15 years were considered (Vietnam and its aftermatch would warrant its own top 100 [no, the extra zero is not a typo] list).
So, here is the top 10 list of leftist patriotism, on display for the entire country.
10. Sending black hooded agents to swoop down on a neighborhood in white vans, fully decked out with heavy automatic weapons, bullet proof vests, and full military gear to kidnap a child with the aim to send him back to the prison island of Cuba--a place where people risk their very lives to escape from and where it is a capital crime to privately possess a boat.
9. Bombing an asprin factory in the Sudan in an attempt to deflect the debate away from the person's own Impeachment proceedings.
8. Spending more time to ensure every "t" and every "i" was addressed in an overflight request to Pakistan to allow for bombing of a site where Osama was known to be before sending the missiles--an effort which since then it has become known was leaked to Pakistan's secret service folks who leaked it to Al Qaeda, who got Osama out before the missiles came in. This is also known as the infamous "missile strike against camels and tents".
7. The "Monica Attacks" in Yugoslavia, where the leftists were more concerned with the propriety of criticising the President in a time of their feigned war than in the President's actual ability to run such a war.
6. "I voted for the war before I voted against it."
5. Using tanks and armored flame throwers against United States citizens in a massacre dressed up as "enforcing the law"--an event to this day which has never been properly investigated.
4. Refusing to secure our southern border, instead creating any mechansim possible to actually increase illegal entry into the United States.
3. Saying they support our troops, but failing to understand that the armed forces are an instrumentality of war, which itself is an instrumentality of American foreign policy--whether they like it or not--in a world that is full of very bad people. In this light, their attitude is--"hey, it's great to have a good military, but all you bad guys out there, don't worry, we won't actually let a President use this power."
2. Telling Iran the President will not be allowed to pursue a military solution to that country's nuclear buildup. Not that such a solution would be pursued, but now the Iranians need not worry about it--and it is already clear they don't intend to acknowledge any other kind of pressure.
But the number one reason why leftists should not be considered patriotic and allowed near the instruments of National power was, and remains...
1. Being orally serviced by an intern while discussing with a United States Senator the conduct of ongoing military operations.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
If the [resent ROE were't already rediculous, I'd agree with you, Toby.
Well, I'm off to see my torturer, but I'm ready, I think. So I won't be back until late this afternoon. See ya then.
I'm not even going to try.
Wishing you an easier day with the PT.
I know how miserable it can be.
Remeber when the link toWMAL was posted? I can't find it.
I see where your ex gov got out of the race, amazing how folks can think they are so important.
We packed extra food, blankets, a shovel, etc. etc. etc. as we are forecast to get 8 to 12 inches of snow on Sunday, the day we are driving back home. If it's really bad we will stay an extra day.
Have a great weekend everybody!!!
Have a wonderful time with everyone! (((Mozie)))
Great, have a wonderful time!
Hello
I've been wondering about your SH. Is she hospitalized, or are they treating her at home.
What an incredible worry for you. I'm hoping something can be resolved soon.
New photos coming of the Easter display.
If you post a photo of Peeps climbing a Leg Lamp I will not be able to take my nap because I'll keep waking myself up with the giggles.
I'm off to nap, before you post.
No peeps but the leg lamp is...
Nicely decorated.
I could picture that....And a piece of straw/hay in the corner of your mouth.
Believe me, I would do it if I had one, right down the main street of Gulfport.
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