I know, look at what LadyX wrote above.
As much as I hate to say it, I feel very let down by Pres. Bush.
Not just about this, many reasons.
I guess what I am really bent out of shape about is the republicans in charge.
They are spineless and I have been saying that for years.
They worry more about what the libs think of them than representing us.
They spend like the libs, the pork is sickening yet all we get is requests for money.
They need to keep their control in the House and Senate so send money? For what?
I need money for my campaign, where are they? They are working against me.
All of them are corrupt and selfserving. They all are up to their necks with greed.
All consuming greed.
signed
fed up on Grand Island
-------THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Good post by LadyX. You know what? The first time I felt let down was after GW's promise to spend tons of money rebuilding New Orleans. I thought however... well, what else can he do. Now, I feel he's catering to the Liberals and I don't like that feeling. Maybe she'll turn out to be a great conservative judge, who knows - but right now, it's not a great feeling.
To snap at and bite the hand of the side that might better feed you and yours is not the answer.
Think of the terrible challenges and handicaps of the original framers of our Republic! They had to contend with persons earnestly wanting to remain attached to the King of England and his favors for them. They pressed on, however, and developed the concept that has revolutionized mankind, and given hope for a better life.
Need I remind you of the ghastly Whitewater Years under Bill and Hillary?!
When they openly loathed and dismantled the military - sought universal health care - approved of abortion and - and - and....??
Don't throw out the baby with the dirty bath water. Keep sponging the baby off, and guiding it as best you can.