Posted on 10/09/2004 12:35:15 PM PDT by kellynla
Top Democrats advising the Kerry campaign are scratching their heads raw this week, trying to figure out why John Kerry--even with one good debate performance under his belt and continuing violence in Iraq--still is still having such a hard time convincing voters he would be a more effective commander-in-chief than George Bush. But the answer is actually fairly simple. Kerry--like all doves--is unpersuasive on national security issues because he doesn't realize certain basic truths that have guided American policy for decades. These are:
1. The world is a dangerous place, filled with deadly people. Not just people who are misunderstood. Not just people who are poor. Not just people who have different "values." Deadly people who want us killed. President Bush knows this. The American people know it. American liberals don't.
2. Most nations in the world look out for themselves. We cringe at the idea of a 'global test' because we know who's going to be grading the test. We know the anti-Americanism that exists around the world. We know the incompetence and corruption that dominates the UN. We know that leaders like Jacques Chirac and Gerhard Schroeder are determined to take any opportunity to hinder the United States. We know that international media organizations, from the BBC to Al-Jazeera, are doing everything they can to whip up even more hostility toward this country. In short, we know that you would have a better chance at a fair hearing in an Olympic figure-skating competition than you would of getting a fair grade on a 'global test.'" George Bush knows this. The American people know this. American liberals don't.
3. America is not the world's problem--America is the world's solution. Tying down the United States--through international treaties like Kyoto or the International Criminal Court, or through imposing a "global test" on our ability to respond to problems-will not make the world safer. It will make the world less safe. Limiting U.S. power will not make the world better. It will lead to more pain, more death, more suffering. The United States is the only great nation in the world whose people are willing to make real sacrifices of blood and treasure for world peace. If we don't do it, no one will. President Bush knows this. The American people know it. American liberals don't.
American liberals are making the same mistake in the war on terror that they made during the Cold War. They trust anti-American voices around the world more than they trust the American people. They believe that our responsibilities can be shoved onto the backs of other countries that will not help us. (Although even Kerry has had to admit this week that France and Germany will not send troops in Iraq even if he wins on November 2.) They believe in a moral equivalence between the United States and its adversaries. They were wrong in the 1980's, and they are wrong today. That is why Kerry cannot articulate a credible plan to win the war on terrorism. That is why Edwards looked and sounded so vague Tuesday night. Until American liberals overcome this fear of the American people--until they learn to trust us more than they trust their friends in Europe--they will flip, flop and flounder in their effort to take back the White House.
The only poll that matters is November second...
"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
Is Dr. Troy named after the Nip/Tuck Doctor?
BUMP!!!!!!!!!!
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I think it's pretty simple. Kerry sets off people's BS meters, again and again!!! He just is not credible!
When I watched last night's debate, again and again when Kerry would make certain statements, I shouted "bullsh!t" at the televison, because I was sure that he was lying or fudging. "I will not give other nations a veto power", "I have a plan", "I have the confidence of the military because 'General Wes Clark' [major barf!] supports me", "I will go after the terrorists and kill them", "I will get our allies to help us in Iraq" [Kerry admited that the French and the Germans would not do so, even if he were president--why didn't Bush NAIL him on that?], "If I roll back the tax cut on the wealthy, I can pay for all my programs", etc., etc.
To make matters worse, after the debate was over, I started changing the channels to hear the commentary. Who should show up on one of the Big Three networks but Hillary Rodham Izetbegovic Khomeini!!!! As usual when I see the Hildebeast, I shook my fist at the TV and started shouting all sorts of invectives--it did not matter what she was saying, what mattered was that that major New World Order malefactor was there at all!!! Then we made the very sensible decision to shut off the boob-tube and get ready for bed. (I had had a full day of meetings starting at 8 AM, and was quite pooped--I even slept through part of the debate.)
Kerry is NOT credible, and is backed by horrible NWO monsters, several of whom (like the Hildebeast) many people know and neither like nor trust. I hope that this is sufficient to defeat him.
Every time the President jumped up to rebut Kerry last night, I was a bit worried he'd be screaming, BS that's total BS. I sure was...
YOU'RE FIRED! :)
YOU'RE FIRED! :)
It's been in the 'works' much longer. He has home movies from Viet Nam and a bunch of medals, and prolly a resume to boot. This is one mortician who 'deserves' to become president. < /sarcasm >
LOL!! Never heard her called that before! Dude, take a bow!
What's not to get? Kerry lies every time he opens his mouth and it shows! The way he walks gives me the creeps! His tongue reminds me of a lizard! And I almost puke when I see Terayza! Plus, he's a name dropper! How pathetic is that?
I couldn't bring myself to watch Hitlery. The after-debate spin machine made me nauseous.
Thanks for the accolade!
I've been calling her "Hillary Rodham Izetbegovic Khomeini" for quite some time now. Try looking at my recent posts, or Google that phrase or "Honorary Serb". And come on over to FR's Balkan/Serbian threads, which are a major highlight of FR for many Freepers and lurkers.
And I have some pretty interesting names for some other New World Order malefactors, too. But clinton's still clinton and Soros is still Soros--you can't get any worse than that!
This guy went to "high school" in Europe, he hasn't a clue about real Americans.............his sheltered life of rich woman, jet setting around the world is really evident when you look at his attendance in the Senate. He is out of touch, never held a real job where the boss would fire you if you didn't show up AND perform. Americans need to teach him that on election day.
From your lips...!
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