If we turn our backs on world politics, the Republic as we know it will not surviveFunny that. It seemed to survive for 120 years before we started becoming involved in European wars. Wonder how that was?
I am all for fighting these fanatics on their own soil. Without our intervention in some areas, the world would certainly shrink in around us.
Well considering it hasn't been tried long term since Wilson's worthless intervention, I can't very well see how you can make that argument
I suppose you are also against allowing the people of Iraq their freedom.
Your supposition is wrong. I don't care one way or the other. I may wish them well, even pray for their freedom, but it's not the business of the government of this nation of states to ensure their freedom. It's clear to see from your fallacious and emotionally based arguments that you have discounted all of Adam's speech. But to be a good Republican, I suppose that's required these days.
It's clear to see from your fallacious and emotionally based arguments
What? Huh? Emotionally based? Fallacious? What exactly is false about my arguments? I don't believe I quoted any facts, therefore how can any of it be false? It is merely a philosophy. While philosophy can be based on facts, it in itself is not a fact, therefore could not be fallacious. While you seem to be able to use big words, the only one you impress is likely yourself.
I believe I can explain my philosophies best with a little piece another FReeper once sent me, when I believe we ran into another one of you typical "set on ours hands and do nothing" doves.
There are two kinds of people in this world. The sheep and the sheep dogs.
The sheep for the most part go thru life grazing in the pasture of life. Never getting involved even in the survival of the flock. If a wolf shows up, it is the survival of the fastest and the fittest. Even when one of their own is in danger they will look the other way. Never even raising the alarm to their fellow sheep. After all, if it does not effect their personal lives, why should they become involved?
Sheep dogs on the other hand, protect the sheep. They are ever vigilant, alert to any danger to the flock. They are more than willing to take on any enemy of the flock and will gladly lay their lives on the line to protect it. Even if it results in the loss of their own lives.
I prefer to be a protector of the sheep. It is quite apparent, you sir, are just part of the flock. So when the fascists come knocking on your door, look around and try to find the sheep dog that is surely lurking somewhere near by, to protect you and yours from the very real dangers that exist in today's world. Not only on our soil but throughout the globe.
Your statement that you could care less one way or the other, puts you into a group of people who by their own admission, care nothing for his fellow man. That, in my opinion, is cowardly. If we all were to take that philosophy what shape would you expect this world to be in? I guarantee you, terrorists don't share your attitude of complacency. But what the hey, it was only 3,000 of your fellow citizens that died on 9/11. There's plenty more where they came from, right?
How dare our government get involved in affairs that likely will result in decreasing threats, not only to America but also to others who do not have the means to protect themselves.