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”To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” Teddy Roosevelt (7 May 1918)

YES, I voted for Bush (reluctantly) more so to prevent a traitorous SOB (The Snake) from occupying the White House, then for GW.

And while I support some the President’s policies and positions, woe be the one who “dares” tell me I CANNOT criticize him—or anyone else—when I believe he is wrong!

I will tell that person the same thing I told Senator (RINO) McSwine last year when he “suggested” that everyone should refrain from raising Vietnam as an issue:

I told him he was a hypocrite and as far as I (and ALL other Nam Vets were concerned) we had “EARNED” the right to criticize Kerry,--and "whoever else" we wanted to, including The President,--or him, McCain!!!!

The thing that has always been so upsetting with GWB has been the clear evidence that in fact he is, in a broad array of issues, a liberal, who adopts conservative positions purely out of political calculation. Even when expressing himself on those conservative positions, it always seems half-hearted and the policies he implements conflicted.

We have been pleasantly surprised by his clear-headed "take-it-to-the terrorists" Offensive WOT to smoke 'em out, rather than sitting back playing defense. (not that we shouldn't also be restoring border security!). Other short-list positives (by no means a complete list) His dissing the Kyoto Accord. The ICC Criminal Court. And of course appointing John Bolton.

So we continue to stand with GWB out of convenience...just as he purports to stand with us. But when he doesn't you are indeed entitled to speak your mind. This IS a Free Republic.

But you always are looking over your shoulder fearing for the fatal political stab in the back. You always know it is coming. Ask yourself this one question...why is the Law of the Sea Treaty, which sets up an International Authority to tax, and rule over among others, the U.S. and its use of the seas....still being considered under this Administration after Ronald Reagan so thoroughly rejected it? This one treaty...and the state Dept staffers pushing it through...should be nothing but cinders and ashes blowing in the wind. Why is the President so silent on this clear issue endangering our national sovereignty? Why is he himself not castigating the Supremes who have abdicated 200+ years of history and embraced "International" law standards for reviewing our own laws?