[Jim Robinson]

"KEYES: Oh, I sure do--and I wouldn't want to give the impression that I don't have other problems with this administration on some areas where I think that the president has fallen short of the kinds of things that I really think are needed in some areas."

"But I also wouldn't want to give the impression that I think that anything can be more decisive for the American people right now than the question of our national survival in the face of the most insidious threat this nation has ever faced."

If we allow the Democrats to retake the White House, we allow them to surrender the war on terror. Our very survival as a nation depends on this fight. George W Bush has proven that he will not shirk his duty as commander-in-chief. All other issues pale in importance when compared to this.

[mathluv]

I think we have a responsibility to deal with this issue (terrorism) first, because we're not going to be around to deal with the others if we mess with this one.

This can not be repeated often enough. If we do not win the WOT, we will not exist as a country that any of us would recognize.

The dims have made it clear that they would turn our security over to the UN. President Bush will not.

[gatorbait]

Wonderful post! This should, though likely won't, muzzle some of the allegedly principled. They are either blind, insane or willingfully suicidal to see this in anything but the the stark reality thisis..a battle for civilization,period.It won't matter a bit about any of the petty grievances they harp on if we throw away the firm stand against this hideous threat to all of humankind. Men who wish to die will be defeated handiliy, provided the leadership and will is there to do it.President Bush inspires his troops and should inspire the nation. Sadly, we do continue to nuture fools,we have that kind of system of freedom. We have civilization.
Jim, thank you again for this terrific excerpt.It is deadly important for all to see.

[hobbes1]

COLMES: We continue with Alan Keyes. Ambassador Keyes, as a fiscal conservative, as a true conservative yourself, do you have some problems with the spending of this administration?
KEYES: Oh, I sure do--and I wouldn't want to give the impression that I don't have other problems with this administration on some areas where I think that the president has fallen short of the kinds of things that I really think are needed in some areas.
But I also wouldn't want to give the impression that I think that anything can be more decisive for the American people right now than the question of our national survival in the face of the most insidious threat this nation has ever faced.
In the face of that, I think a lot of us are going to be putting our other issues behind those issues that have to do with the survival of this nation in wartime.

Well, If any of you Freepers, can consider yourselves, either more conservatively committted or more intelligent than Alan Keyes, Now is the time to make your argument.

[He Rides A White Horse]

I saw this, and Keyes is a most impressive speaker. He himself would be more suited for the Presidency than any of the Democrat candidates.

[petitfour]

This is great to see. Hubby and I like Ambassador Keyes immensely. He is one of the finest speakers Republicans have. And to hear him get behind President Bush is heartening. Hubby and I have certainly had our problems with this admin. But we are going to do stick with the President this November.

[rdf]

Thanks for the post, Jim.

I have plenty of concerns about the domestic policy of this administration, but, like Keyes, I will cheerfully vote for Bush this fall, and for the reason he advances in this discussion.

National security is job one for the executive branch, and Bush and his party are up to it.

The Democrats are not.

cheers,

Richard F.

[PISANO]

Waxing eloquent as he does I have not read anything but the headline however Mr. Keyes is not only one of the MOST staunch conservatives around today it also seems he is pragmatic. The alternative to GW is what? Vote Libertarian and we remove ourselves from world affairs, dismantle the Military and all get stoned, or vote for a Democrat and expand Government control even faster then today, bow at the UN altar, and create a toothless CIA/FBI and Military.

We (I) have no choice but to vote for GW, hoping the last four years enjoy more conservatism then the previous 4.

[NormsRevenge]

Colmes is such a stooge, it's laughable. Proof that not all folks benefit from psychotropic medications, imo.

[NormsRevenge]

Keyes - "..Well, see, I think that the one problem--and the media, I think, is looking at all these other things because they've got to have stories."

Nothing like having Deadlines to meet and ink to spill and pixels to splash in abundance.

The Far Left has made their form of "Patriotism" into a very profitable industry, I reckun. Goebbels would be proud.

[Kay Soze]

Alot of freepers don't share our fondness for Keyes.

He is of course correct...again.

[Paulie]

Dr. Keyes: "The Democrats talk as if they would have faced that situation and not made the same decision based on the intelligence he had"

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I see no need for hypotheticals here. The Dems DID have the opportunity to make decisions based on similar information, and we know what they did/did not do with it.

[MeekOneGOP]

[Little Ray]

Well, that seals it. In the 2000 primary I voted for Keyes over Bush. IF Keyes is on board, guess I'll have to hold my nose one more time...

I wonder if he can get Steve Forbes' endorsement, too?

[timydnuc]

A sane, and calm voice in the crap that the RATS dredge up. Thank you sir, you soothed my soul.

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