That being said, I think PC and it's adherents (sp??) are one of the most dangerous forces currently within our nation. Even more so, IMHO, than any terrorist cells that may be present. Terrorists may kill PEOPLE, but PC'ers kill our way of life.
PC Security
Source: INSIGHT magazine; Published: October 19, 2001
Author: J. Michael Waller
But, the US is a magical place. And one of the reasons is that its jurisdiction is sanctuary. Anyone on American territory is under the protection of the Constitution. Start to destroy it for some and you may destroy it for all.
I would have no problem with law enforcement systematically examining everyone who may be a danger and taking appropriate action on an individual basis. I would have serious problems with mass actions against a targeted ethnicity even though, admittedly, I am not fond of the group.
The cowardice is not in the people who practice PC, it is in those who are intimitaded by it and who won't stand against. A good example is the Navy's apology for the message written on the bomb to be dropped on OBL. The Navy should have told these faggots that the men fighting this war and putting their lives an the line can say whatever the hell they want to say to the enemy.
---max
I personally believe this is the reason we haven't taken Osama out yet. We know exactly where he is. We are just trying to ascertain through his communications and those of other of his associates where these suitcase nukes are. They may well be right here in our own backyard. If he is about to check out or our boys are knocking on his door, I'm sure he'd give the order to detonate. Right now I'd say this is the only thing keeping him alive.
Bin Laden would like nothing better than for this to be turned into an Islam vs. the US war. Our stand has nothing to do with being PC. As far as I am concerned, our war is with the terrorists. Period.
Our government is no longer a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, anyone who still believes that needs a shrink. Our government is now a corporation, it is only "of, for, and by", in so far as it grants the ability of a diverse mix of people, they don't care who, to come and grease the wheels of the corporation, and that is the extent of their concern or care about us, our foundations, our destiny, our morals, or our doctrines and principles.
We are free to hold our doctrines and principles, only in so far as they do not clash with the goals and aims of the Corporation, which is to promote it's power, influence, and wealth. Liberals, just like heads of Labor Unions, negotiate the rights of the workers and those that don't work.
Where does that leave us Conservative Constitutionalists? Out in the cold, thats where. Those of us that believe that the foundations on which we began are critical to our individual freedom, the protection of our future, and a cherished birth right, to be guarded and passed down, in order to sustain individual freedoms are a big problem to the Corporation. The Corporation doesn't have such high flung ideals, the Corporation feels it should be able to dish out individual freedom at their control and benevolence in a way that is good for the Corporation and the sustaining of it's influence and power, if that clashes with individual rights, such as gun ownership, then those rights must go. After all what is good for the Corporation is good for the "right" individuals that understand and appreciate the Corporation.
If the Corporation is threatened, as it is now, then it is acceptable to put it's citizens in harms way if in so doing it ensures that the Corporation can continue with it's free trade, the wealth of Arab money buying influence, oil to run on, and cheap imported labor to operate with.
After all, get a grip, it is much easier to replace citizens that may be wiped out with new imports, rather than stop the "Doctrine of Free Trade", snake oil, that we are selling the rest of the world, the open border policies we promote, globalism, and World Government. What better thing to give you and your loved ones life and freedoms for eh? You can die a hero to the generation of worker bees that will come after you, and raise the economic level of individuals in the entire third world. Not to mention the fact that many pesky Constitutionalist may be wiped out in by terrorism, you know, those idiots that think they need to guard and pass down what the sacred blood of their ancestors bought for them to following generations that will treasure and uphold them. After all third worlders coming here really think they are free in comparison to where they have come from.
All that has to be done by the Corporation is say a few patriotic words, reassure the public, tell frightened citizens to spend that money, don't let the terrorists win, time to move forward, nothing to see here, etc. If elite Corporate members face a real threat however, they are to abandon the scene and head for cover immediately. Gas masks can be found all over the appropriate buildings. Welcome to Amerika, we are united, at least that is the way I see it so far.
Are we conservatives just being selfish, holding on to freedoms we don't need, hanging on to old ways, or are we the watch dogs of individual freedom, demanding an accountability on the part of a government that says "there is no controlling legal authority"? Do you own a farm, property? You may just be selfish and standing in the way of Corporate earnings and consuming resources that will benefit the hive. We do live in interesting times don't we.
thanks for your kind invitation, mercy. for the most part, i agree with your theme.
i have little to add to this thread, having read oldngrays analysis. well put, sir.
i might say that you both seem to be a touch more optimistic than i.
we have everything to lose, our enemy has nothing. that makes for a very dangerous
and determined foe, and yes, they are here among us.
as long as we are comfy, and allow our enemies free reign, they will take whatever
they can. mercy, i dont share your opinion that this is a stall or ruse... our government is
not that organized or directed, yet. it is still in kneejerk mode. at least, it is
jerking in good directions. sadly, i fear that we will become very, well, uncomfortable
before the steps needed are taken.
pray it wont be too late.
is pc dead? is it a hate crime to shoot the raghead or camel jockey, as opposed to
shooting the alleged hijacker? if and when reality sinks in, or literally hits home,
pc will be irrelevant.
shoot straight. shoot safe. practice. carry.