The lively discussion on FreeRepublic is quite wonderful. I love Bush on many issues, but controlling spending (Reps in Congress take most of the blame) and immigration are serious issues that often have his supporters here venting and that is a healthy thing. There is no doubt the Rep party is in trouble because much of the leadership is drifting leftward. Many of those who criticize Bush absolutely despise the left and the demoRats. I just think we have to understand and not take too seriously all the rantings. I hope and pray that this site and others can inspire enough people on the right to help turn the tide towards Liberty and away for knelling at the alter of government. I will never blindly follow anyone in government. They must always be questioned and watched. Our Founders knew quite well the nature of government and most Freepers, I believe, have that spirit of Liberty and respect for individual rights.
I completely forgot to write what I started to right about. Bush a compassionate man and has strong principles. Conservatism is vital to saving this Republic. Where I differ strongly with Bush is that I cannot accept that anything we know at "acts of compassion" can truly come from government. Private charities and religious organizations and individual acts of compassion are truly that he should inspire. How is it compassion when you take money from people, cycle it through government bureaucracies and give it to still others? Wouldn't it be much more efficient to encourage donations and cut taxes? The day will come when Liberals will hold the seats of government and surely as the sun rises, they will take his programs and morph them into and insidious form of dependency. The left will NEVER stop trying to transform this country into a socialist hell.