Is there anything worth dying for? - ALAN KEYES

WorldNetDaily ^ | April 9, 2010 | Alan Keyes

[EternalVigilance]

Does Sen. Harry Reid have a more accurate understanding of the tea-party movement than RNC Chairman Michael Steele? Commenting on the little tsunami of tea partiers who flooded his hometown of Searchlight, Nev., ("to demand an end to the Senate majority leader's term") he reportedly said "he was confused about what tea partiers mean when they cite the Constitution and call for liberty, freedom and limited federal government. 'The people who are really upset don't really know why they're upset. … What do they mean?'" The only aspect of the tea-party movement Reid professes to understand is the "anger at government and Washington during a recession."

This means, of course, that Mr. Majority Leader Reid has something in common with the RINOs of the GOP, including RNC leader Michael Steele. The difference is this: Reid sees the concern for liberty, while pretending not to understand what it's about. The GOP leaders pretend to understand the concern for liberty, while refusing to acknowledge that it's much on the hearts of tea-party participants. They prefer to promote the half-truth that it's all about debt and deficits.

For both Reid and the GOP leadership, the fulcrum of politics is money. They share, and want the American people to accept, a purely materialistic definition of political goods. The Democrats seek votes by promising to redistribute the goods they say the Republicans want to keep for the rich. The Republicans seek votes by promising better administration of the goods the Democrats squander with their destructive taxation and spending. That way there will be more goodies for everyone. Neither Obama faction Democrats or RINO Republicans are authentically concerned to preserve the democratic republican form of government or respect everyone's God-given rights.

[stuartcr]

What a sophomoric question.

[EternalVigilance]

Well, thank God we have folks of your incredible accomplishment, insight, and sophistication to set us straight.

[TCH]

Explain your remark.

[ClearCase_guy]

For both Reid and the GOP leadership, the fulcrum of politics is money. They share, and want the American people to accept, a purely materialistic definition of political goods.

It's true. Hey, I like the Free Market very much. And I like technology and toys as much as the next guy. But our society wallows in materialism and we make money the center of everything. It's killing us.

[EternalVigilance]

It is. And it’s quite obvious that the Republican astro-turfers want the Tea Parties to be made into their image. Completely materialistic.

[GraceG]

“When the Public and Politicians can vote themselves Usury, the Republic is Doomed.”

- This is the reasons WHY the Tea Parties exist. People are fearing the loss of the Republic.

[Mr. Jazzy]

Marines and our military answer that question every hour of the day.

[EternalVigilance]

I read you 5x5.

[Repeat Offender]

True. But for how much longer.... keep stripping the funding. Keep giving our enemies the advantage.... Start letting the fags in. I know plenty of folks not happy right now............

The American people may end up having to answer that question themselves; especially if the "military" is turned into a prancing parade.

[stuartcr]

Of course there are things worth dying for, and they are different for each person.

[stuartcr]

Yes, I agree.

[EternalVigilance]

Of course you do.

[EternalVigilance]

We’d be lost without your great example of humility, too.

[stuartcr]

You expected a different answer?

[stuartcr]

Yes, I agree with that also.

[EternalVigilance]

No. That’s why I replied “of course you do.”

[EternalVigilance]

I’m sure.

We’re dazzled by your agreeable nature as well.

[stuartcr]

Yes, I have to agree with also.

[stuartcr]

Quite so, as well you should be.