What the right can do a lot better is to be more aggressive for their point of view in public.
I think if there is any weakness in the Republican party, that would be an area I would like to see strengthened.
Bless you for having gotten it.
I understand and agree with what you said.
The problem I have with the essay is that it is full of Debbie Downers! I will not allow this type of negativity to seep between my ears.
It is clear President Bush hates terrorists and has shown great emotion over the loss of life and the mission that Providence gave him. Is this guy wanting Bush to say he hates Islam? Is he wanting Bush to say he hates gays and lesbians?
I think Bush made a wonderful case for tax cuts, and keeping them permanent.
I just don't believe a President has to "hate" anyone or anything to be an effective tool for "the Right". I believe he has to show resolve.
The rallys that took place across America after 9-11 showed me that Conservative ideology has deep roots in Patriotism. As liberals were trying to convince us that it is indeed possible to "support the military" but not their mission we were winning the debate. Sure, there are liberal elements that seem to be the media darlings, and yes, there are a few that call themselves Republican that simply aren't. It isn't possible to change decades of liberal erosion overnight, but I think we can do it one seat at a time.
I'm Conservative and I am not shaking my head, I'm shaking hands and trying to convince people to saddle up. Essays like this seem to demotivate, and not build a positive approach to the mission.
By the way, I would say the media culture has already made a huge impact on this nation. Drive around your neighborhood and 99.9% of the houses have TV's tuned in listening to the liberal media establishment. Thank God for Fox News, a light in the wilderness.