Liberals ARE Unpatriotic

The Reality Check ^ | 03 May 2004 | Justin Darr

[Lando Lincoln]

There they go again. Another Liberal has decided that loud must somehow equal right. This time Hillary Clinton has decided to join the ranks of Al Gore and Howard Dean by screaming herself into a hysterical frenzy at a pro-abortion rally. Other than making America finally understand why Bill looked outside his marriage for companionship, Hillary's tirade about how she is tired of Republicans calling Liberals "unpatriotic" makes no sense. No Republican has called the Democrats unpatriotic. They have questioned the Liberals dedication to national defense, their commitment to the War on Terror, and the motivations for their Socialist policies, but not their patriotism. Liberals may want to blame the Republicans for their public perception of Anti-Americanism, but the Democrats actually are having a problem with common sense.

When listening to any Liberal, most intelligent adults readily understand that they just do not like America too much. In the Liberal mind, America has never done anything right, is doing nothing right, and most likely will do nothing right unless, of course, we end our foolish free thinking ways and join lock step in with the rest of the Euro-Leftists. Patriotism is normally defined as liking the country in which you live, supporting its values, and respecting its past. If Liberals hold all of these values in contempt and work endlessly to vilify and destroy them, then just how can they even pretend to call themselves patriots?

The current Liberal propaganda campaign against being called unpatriotic is nothing more than a pathetic political ploy. Rather than dealing with the issue that the average American actually loves their country and resents Socialists constantly assaulting it, the Liberals have decided to try to make people afraid of talking about their flagrant anti-Americanism. By shouting, screaming, and declaring their "outrage", the Liberals are trying to make citizens feel that we are being "insensitive" when we see America's Leftists for what they are. How typical of Liberals, their response to accusations of anti-Americanism is to stifle freedom of speech. We are just not allowed to talk about that, even if we happen to be right, because we might hurt the Leftists' feelings. Actually, the Liberals fear than an open debate on the issue of their patriotism would expose their agenda for what it is. After that, no sane American would vote for them.

So, how about some examples? Last week, Andy Rooney decided to hoist Old Glory high and proud by stating that no American soldiers really wanted to be in the military or fight a War. They were "forced" into the Army out of financial need. So, the only reason America has powerful armed forces is because our evil capitalist society forces people into it. These statements are not only unpatriotic, but lack any basis in fact. American high school graduates have vast financial aid resources that ensure that any economically disadvantaged student can get access to post high school education, and college. Granted, many of these programs take the form of low interest student loans, but there is also the multi-billion dollar Pell Grant program and many other grant programs to help defer these costs. 18 year olds coming out of high school has a choice, they can pursue any of these civilian programs and have a student loan payment for a few years after college, or they can join the military and avoid the loan. The trade off is that you might have to go to war.

Rooney's argument has been fueled by Canada's harboring of two Marine deserters. These two cowards might not have any honor or guts, but at lease they can read. Their explanation of why they deserted their brothers should be considered plagiarism of Rooney's column. Yes, they poor souls did not "realize" that by joining the Marines they might actually have to go somewhere and fight. Society had made them so desperate that they had no choice but to seek out the military as their only way out. Well, evidently society did not make them so desperate as to take a walk down to their high school guidance councilor's office and research the full range of financial options open to students today. And call me a skeptic, but they did not know that they might have to go to war? Give me a break! I am pretty sure that guns, shooting, and the possibility of going to war are covered pretty early on in the average Marine's training. I guess that Andy Rooney would call Benedict Arnold a victim, too.

Last is our Democratic Candidate for the Presidency, John Kerry. By the way, did you know that he was a Vietnam veteran? He does not mention it much, but it is true. While Senator Kerry beats the drum of being a Veteran ad nauseam, why does not the Senator mention to his brother veterans what he was saying about them while they were still fighting and he was tossing his medals that were not medals at the Capitol? That is because it would sound something like this, "My fellow Vietnam veterans, I am one of you, I served with you, you ignorant pack of pillaging, gang raping, village burning, unarmed civilian murdering, baby killers! Vote for me!" If John Kerry's statements during the Vietnam War, his patronizing pandering to these same veterans his demonized, and his current attempts to undermine America's will to fight the War on Terror are not unpatriotic, I do not know what is. Kerry's statements about the Wars, and his obsession letting Europe dictate American foreign policy clearly indicate that he is ashamed of his country. A self hating American has no business being President.

America is stuck in a dysfunctional relationship with its Liberal establishment. Like a drunk at the trailer court who does nothing but insult and abuse his wife, Liberals are trying to make America afraid to abandon them. Just like the drunk, the Liberals claim that they love America. But, if this is what they call love, we do not need it. The Democrats are screaming about being patriotic just because they are not, and they do not want anyone to acknowledge it. To do so would end any chance of gaining the coveted strangle hold on power that they so desperately crave.

[Lando Lincoln]

Lando

[AlaskaErik]

No Republican has called the Democrats unpatriotic.

I think many DemocRATS are unpatriotic. But then again, I'm not a Republican.

[Steely Tom]

Liberals want to destroy America in order to save it.

(steely)

[roylene]

Here is Republican calling liberals unpatriotic!

[StriperSniper]

Patriotism is normally defined as liking the country in which you live, supporting its values, and respecting its past. If Liberals hold all of these values in contempt and work endlessly to vilify and destroy them, then just how can they even pretend to call themselves patriots?

BUMP!

[Smartass]

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS v. CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS

There's a HUGE Difference

Throughout the 20th century, Liberal Democrats were in control of the legislative process in Florida and in Washington, D.C. However, with Republicans now leading the way, we are returning to the policies that made America great. The differences in the way we're governed reflect the core differences between the two parties.

CRIME
REPUBLICANS BELIEVE that the needs of the communities and law-abiding citizens must take priority over those of criminals.
Liberal Democrats have an extremist record of placing the rights of criminals above all, including freeing violent criminals on legal technicalities.

NATIONAL DEFENSE
REPUBLICANS BELIEVE that the only way to live free from foreign aggression is to maintain peace through strength.
Liberal Democrats would utilateraly disarm. They impose their agenda by continually voting to divert defense funds to expand social programs.

EDUCATION
REPUBLICANS BELIEVE that students must be challenged to learn in a school environment that is safe for students and teachers. Parents must be offered more opportunities and options and the massive bureaucracy must be reduced.
Liberal Democrats have imposed discredited social experiments upon our schools, dumbing down the curriculum. Together with left-wing union bosses, they fight attempts to reduce the bloated education bureaucracy.

TAXES
REPUBLICANS BELIEVE that Americans should keep more of what they earn through lower taxes and that tax policy should not suppress incentive by penalizing success.
Liberal Democrats relentlessly use propaganda to promote the failed premise that America can tax its way to prosperity. They wage class warfare against successful Americans through regressive taxes.

SPENDING
REPUBLICANS have long believed that government should not spend more than it takes in and have consistently fought for a balanced budget.
Liberal Democrats have a sad history of spending taxpayers' money to expand government bureaucracy and fighting against a balanced budget.

MEDICARE/SOCIAL SECURITY
REPUBLICANS BELIEVE that the senior's safety net must be preserved for today's beneficiaries and for the millions who will need it tomorrow.
Liberal Democrats shamelessly scare and frighten our seniors, acting as if nothing needs to be done, offering no solutions to a true problem.

GOD
REPUBLICANS BELIEVE, as the founding fathers before us, that God was a major factor in the creation of this nation and that efforts to remove Him from society altogether must be reversed.
Liberal Democrats are aligned with extreme left-wing elements that God should be totally excluded from public utterances.

[cyborg]

After watching the documentary about the Weather Underground, I can't look at any liberal who calls themselves 'patriot' and take them seriously.

[shield]

What's wrong with link?

[bilhosty]

Any body who does not think that liberals are unpatriotic can go to the Democratunderground forums. there you will see American flag graphics on there replies that are upside down. You will see that they are sympathetic with Castro and any other Communist or leftist dictator. You will see that they are anti-american, and have nothing but contempt for American culture.

[alfa6]

Thanks for the post

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[beelzepug]

"Andy Rooney ...stating that no American soldiers really wanted to be in the military or fight a War. They were "forced" into the Army out of financial need."

Pathetic pile of fossilized dinosaur dung.

[nothingnew]

Good article, but the author needs some help in grammar and a good proofreader.

FMCDH

[Reactionary]

Liberals have been quite effective over the past few decades at a convincing people that patriotism consists of nothing more than dissent and criticism. They've even been quite effective of appropriating the term "liberal" for themselves. But they aren't liberal, and they aren't patriotic.

[PeaceBeWithYou]

Don't miss this one Ping.

[BillyCrockett]

It's no wonder the Dems have put up so much of a fuss at every chance over the war. Can you imagine the results of a free Iraq, WMDs found and the entire UN Oil-For-Food scandal laid out in it's entirety? (Including why so many UN members were against the war) Talk about having EVERYTHING to lose!

[OXENinFLA]

Good question.

[PISANO]

Patriotism is normally defined as liking the country in which you live, supporting its values, and respecting its past. If Liberals hold all of these values in contempt and work endlessly to vilify and destroy them, then just how can they even pretend to call themselves patriots?

Simple, WORDS mean whatever they want them to mean. If the WORD "is" is not necessarily is and the definition of "MARRIAGE" is no longer "ACCEPTABLE" and requires a NEW meaning, then the word "PATRIOT" can be defined anyway LIBERALS desire.

[GeorgiaYankee]

Reminds me of what Shakespeare said:

"Methinks thou dost protest too much!"

[familyofman]

"SPENDING
REPUBLICANS have long believed that government should not spend more than it takes in and have consistently fought for a balanced budget."

You may want to reconsider this one since the current crop of repubs are spending like drunken sailors with no regard for deficits. I seem to recall a lot of talk recently by repubs that 'deficits don't matter'. There was a time when repubs wanted & demanded balanced budgets (even a Constitutional ammendment to insure them), but that was before they gained the majority.

[jcb8199]

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