As I read this thread, ALL of it, it is full of opinions including mine. some view this with fear, anger and confusion. They are saying WTH is going on here?
So, I will offer another one of opinions. I have been contributing my opinions here since 2004, been flamed and came close to be excluded from this valuable site but it’s all good, opinions must be confronted.
We are not robots here, if that were the case the site would be worthless.
To me, this is probably the best tread I’ve been privileged to watch and contribute to, by far. Even the anger, vitriol and bitterness reminds me what it must have been like when our country was being formed.
They were perilous times, our country was at a turning point in history. One can only imagine the conversations that were taking place at that time.
Does anyone think those conversations were without descent, anger and vitriol?
Does anyone think the all just got together one fine day and said...’Ok, guys, lets do this thing’ without fear, division and heated debate?
Much could be said the same thing is occurring today. Our country is at a turning point in our history. The same arguments, the same opinions are being expressed and the same fear that we could be at losing our Republic.
One of the most critical opinions and declarations by our Founding Fathers they ALL believed in was that we are a nation created under the hand of GOD.
It’s my opinion and I’m damn sure sticking to it.
Very good post!
Good points. But, apparently some of those back forming the country came together and gave up all of what they wanted to form a consensus. There is no “giving up what they want” here - they quit the battle.
Sitting out an election just means you sat out - no “teaching anyone a lesson”. Because in fact - no one cares what each of us think.
Politicians want power and will fight however they can to get that power no matter what you and I think. They will make decisions - no matter what you and I think.
So, if FR’s chose to sit out - they sat out. Nobody will be coming to their door begging them to tell them what to do or how to save the country. They sat out and therefore have no part or no say any longer.
But - if I can’t get who I want in there - I will sure be fighting to save as much of my conservative views as possible. I would be an idiot to surrender.