These peace people aren't very peaceful

geckogirl

[daviddennis]

Geckogirl, like everyone else I enjoyed your essay. Good for you!

I thought you might like a stab at an answer to your question, since th level of left hatred bothers me as well.

I talked to an unusually intelligent member of the left yesterday afternoon (he could actually marshal some decent arguments, which is rare), and it hit me that the main difference between the conservative and liberal position is a deep hatred for President Bush in the latter, and a overwhelming respect for him in the former.

It was very clear that there was intense bitterness on the left about the conclusion of the last Presidential election. This atttiude is wrong, since every attempt at re-counting the ballots has wound up with Bush winning Florida. Thanks to the Supreme Court sustaining the election result, they think of Bush as being appointed instead of elected. This would appear to be the basic origin of the "Bush is appointed, not elected" slogan. But this is wrong; the Florida election results were, in fact, valid.

Another slur on Bush is the idea that he is of limited intelligence. Leftists tend to like detail-oriented people like Clinton who plunge into the specifics of every issue. Conservatives tend to like principle oriented people like Reagan and George W Bush, who take a basic direction, delegate the details to others, and keep on top of things without worrying about dotting Is or crossing Ts.

Principle oriented people tend to minimize the work they do in office. They leave promptly at 5:00pm. They take naps. Detail oriented people do their best to work 23 hours a day. This makes the principle oriented look dumb and lazy.

So leftists hate Reagan and George W Bush because they are both principle oriented. The left doesn't think that way and distrusts people who do.

So what use are principle-oriented people if they don't work hard and can't master detail? They make the best Presidents exactly because they never lose sight of the big picture - something folks like Clinton can do easily. Reagan came up with four ideas he thought would define his presidency; he accomplished most of them. Clinton had a huge laundry list; he accomplished next to nothing. This is the virtue of the principle oriented.

So Bush looks dumb, lazy and like he wasn't elected. Add a war to this and you have someone who has absolutely nothing in common with the left.

Those are the basic elements. Why they add up to such extreme feelings I'm not sure. I really don't think the left would have done much better under Gore. They didn't do at all well under Clinton, who has participated in several wars, many of which were fuzzily-defined casualty generators.

Hope that helps.

Mike:

The more extreme elements want to be arrested - it's a seal of commitment to them.

They can do so easily by refusing to get back on the sidewalk when instructed by a police officer, usually when said officer wants to re-open the street. (It is for this reason that I think streets should never be closed for rallies. They should be done in parks instead).

Arrests tend to make people sympathise with the protesters even if the protesters did everything to provoke them and the cops are just doing their job.

Our protest group is scrupulous in obeying all laws and clearing things with the authorities. This is because we consider being arrested to be a mark of shame, not pride.

That's the real difference between the two groups.

[RoadKing]

I salute your spirit!!! Your parents must be very proud. As a HS freshman you have more understanding of what is right than those who challenge your patriotism/support of our troops will EVER have.

Keep up the great work. Our troops need to know they are supported. Unfortunately I know some are seeing way too many protests in the media while watching news coverage from Kuwait.

[RoadKing]

I salute your spirit!!! Your parents must be very proud. As a HS freshman you have more understanding of what is right than those who challenge your patriotism/support of our troops will EVER have.

Keep up the great work. Our troops need to know they are supported. Unfortunately I know some are seeing way too many protests in the media while watching news coverage from Kuwait.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Good job, Sweetie....we're all very very proud of you. You and your generation are our hope. Fight the good fight.

And welcome to Free Republic. (Mom! You done good.)

[Jonez712]

Wait, let me get this straight, the left is intolerent?? Impossible! I thought they supported diversity and were tolerant of everyone.

Of course they're not, and I applaud you for standing up to these anti-American leftist creeps. I truly admire your resolve, and your dedication to America, and I wish more people our age (I'm a sophomore in highschool) would show more pride and appreciation for their country.

[Sally II]

Well, God bless you, Geckogirl. That is a great story. Those peacenicks are as violent and cowardly as the terrorists they defend. You've got to get your story on Fox News or something. More people need to chronicle the true ugliness of the peace protestors . . .. oh, that was a slip... I meant war protestors.

[GOP_Raider]

First of all, let me say great job on your support for America and your undaunted patriotism. When I was around your age, I was of a similar mindset, only I had two problems: 1) I had a really bad temper (still do in fact), and 2) I am an absolute smart a$$ (still am). So just stick to your guns and you'll be a wise and responsible adult.

[GOP_Raider]

You know, they shouldnt have done that. That McDonalds might end up being their employer someday.

[Mystix]

go little patriot, I'm going to say thank you. I'm a Marine, and it hurts to see these peaceniks on tv. But you brightened my day for me :)

Keep on marchin, You'll get heard no matter what they try to throw at you.

Semper Fi

[beaversmom]

Great work. You've got great courage.

[Mystix]

bump, ping, zoom :)

[photogirl]

Thanks for the bump silly, I saw it while you were eating;)

[Mystix]

oh hehehe, sorry :)

[Mr. Mojo]

The sad fact is that they aren't anti-war, they are anti-Bush.

Exactly. If either Clinton or Gore were presently disgracing the WH and conducting the WOT in exactly the same manner as GWB is now doing, not one of these leftist fools would be protesting. Not one.

[photogirl]

Read your mail, and write me back :)

[Mystix]

Just did, see my new tagline??

[Jay D. Dyson]

Can some one please tell me why these anti-war people are so mad?

They're throwing a collective tantrum because they're not getting their way. That, and they're really ticked off because you're not wearing a burqa (as is done in the "enlightened" nations they defend).

Take heart. You've got more courage and character than they'll ever have in their entire miserable lives. Best wishes to you and yours.

-Jay

[photogirl]

VERRY NICE!!!