Post by phoenixsong44 on Sept 21, 2004 20:14:03 GMT -5
"Excessive partiality for one
foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts
of influence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes
usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests. "-George Washinton's farewell address
I find that this is highly applicable to the political situation going on today. It seems to me that we are so focused on the Iraq situation that we are ignoring much of what needs to be tended to in our own society. Bush has acheived 'applause and confidence of the people', and his opposers are frowned upon, and considered unpatriotic for decrying Bush's actions. Another thing that strikes me as incredibly ridiculous is the threat hinted at by Bush supporters--that Al Quaida supports Kerry. This is incredibly dirty politics, and has certainly crossed the moral line.
When a reporter asked [house speaker]Hastert if he thought al Qaeda would operate with more comfort if Kerry were elected, the speaker said, "That's my opinion, yes."
This is just another way to stir up an emotional reaction, to strike fear into people so they will vote for Bush. This truly disgusts me.
foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts
of influence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes
usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests. "-George Washinton's farewell address
I find that this is highly applicable to the political situation going on today. It seems to me that we are so focused on the Iraq situation that we are ignoring much of what needs to be tended to in our own society. Bush has acheived 'applause and confidence of the people', and his opposers are frowned upon, and considered unpatriotic for decrying Bush's actions. Another thing that strikes me as incredibly ridiculous is the threat hinted at by Bush supporters--that Al Quaida supports Kerry. This is incredibly dirty politics, and has certainly crossed the moral line.
When a reporter asked [house speaker]Hastert if he thought al Qaeda would operate with more comfort if Kerry were elected, the speaker said, "That's my opinion, yes."
This is just another way to stir up an emotional reaction, to strike fear into people so they will vote for Bush. This truly disgusts me.
