I responded to your original post... long before the thread was at 200, the text as follows...
"CAUTION! The following may seem to be heartless, BUT:
I think the disturbed response to the President allotting so many ($350,000,000) hard earned tax dollars to other countries without the approval of US citizens is understandable. We pay taxes to keep the US afloat, NOT THE WORLD. How does the President have that power and
just who is playing God here?
Just a thought."
I hardly think your statement was either God-like or kindly. I neither have the the mind of an ape nor the tongue of an asp... I'm just appalled at the selfishness expressed on this thread and your post seemed to fit the category.
I apologize if I responded too harshley and misunderstood your heart.
Secondly, I voted for President Bush and he represents me. He does not need to seek my approval for every decision he has to make. He has that approval... I gave it to him in the voting booth.
I am sorry you consider me selfish. In reality, you would find it difficult to find one less selfish.
I contributed financially to GWB's campaign. I believe a President should be vocal about why he does something. If I missed this owed explanation, then indeed I spoke out of line.
All elected officials should be accountable, whether one helps with the campaign or simply received one's vote.
If FReepers are this picky, perhaps I do not belong on Free Republic. I thought it was a forum to express ideas, whether they are one's own or not. Open minds are healthy.
Closed ones are not.
Is there any line that he could cross without you getting outraged? Or does he really have carte blanche?