"Before any more damage is done, I say we take note of them, but refuse to respond to them."
It would appear the Birchers and the Brigadiers have allied with the anti-war left. Philosophically, many have -- joining with the anarchists in their anti-globalist fixation (while mistaking Bush and the Republican right for globalists, who actually inhabit the Democrat left).
I am reminded, though, of Spring, 2000. Vicious flame wars were fought on Free Republic between vile tempered self-styled Brigadiers and pompous self-styled Bushies. But a little digging revealed that the people behind some of the screen names on both sides were actually DNC-types trying to drive a wedge between conservatives.
This may be the case once again -- the anti-war left hiding behind a "conservative" coloration. And, in any event, your advice is well taken.
It is amazing, though, how the nay-sayers on this thread (and others like it) have conformed precisely to Brooks' specifications. They are universally unwilling to address the consequences of inaction.
Wink! ;-|
Now you're getting it.
All, step back for a second. Remove yourselves temporarily from the debate and observe both openly and honestly. Of all of our small but vocal "anti-war" element, ask yourselves this one simple question:
What do they all have in common?
The answer to this question, above all others, makes the picture become crystal clear.
We are about to embark upon a war-effort through just cause, and we have an extremely important election coming up in a few short weeks. If America's interests are to be served, as many piously preach here, then we (conservatives) realize that the time for unity is right now. I mean right now! But what is with this tearing at our fabric?
Think. Then act accordingly, for both now and in November. The stakes are far too high not to do so.