Why I Despise Liberals
September 4th, 2008 by Admin
I didn't think about this until after I had written the post, but I have been unable to do anything about it since I've been at work all day. I want to make clear that I do not despise ALL liberals. I have many liberal friends, some of which are here. As a matter of fact, I really like NY David – a liberal. I work with some DOD civilians who are liberals and disagree with me on practically everything political, but I consider them good friends. I don't want to link you wonderful liberals with the idiot extremists that I speak about here. I apologize for not making that point originally and hope I didn't offend those of you who consider me a friend. Just as there are extreme conservatives that I can't stand for their extreme, this post was meant to highlight the extremist in your midsts.
I sat patiently and watched the Democratic National Convention. I sat patiently and watched the Republican National Convention. I really try hard not to bring politics onto this site unless it relates to military topics, but I can't keep my mouth shut about this.
Not once…NOT ONCE…during Barack Obama's speech was he interrupted by right wing conservatives at his convention. Conservatives in attendance, if allowed to be in attendance at all, listened intently to what the candidate had to say. There were no chants, no cat calls, no disruptions. What the hell is wrong with liberals that they have to continuously interrupt John McCain during his speech?!
It started with the idiots, yes IDIOTS, from IVAW. I realize they're fellow Soldiers, but they're morons! Anyone listening to my radio podcast last night heard me rail against those that don't agree with me. I got an email because a fellow veteran didn't like my opinion about giving a medal to Soldiers with PTSD. I discussed how much I love and respect all Soldiers for their service, but that doesn't give them a free pass to do and say stupid things. It's one thing to have an opinion as long as it's an informed opinion. Just because IVAW doesn't agree with the war, doesn't mean they can make a mockery of the process. Oh yeah, freedom of speech, blah blah. Time and place, that's all I have to say.
Then the even bigger idiots – bigger than IVAW – of Code Pink had to have their say and interrupt his speech. Not once, but twice! I loved how those in attendance started shouting "U.S.A." every time they wanted to pipe up, but it still interrupted his speech. I'll keep to myself my opinion about what was said at either convention, that's not for here. I will remark on the stark difference that I noticed between the two conventions:
Republican chant: "U.S.A."
Democratic chant: "Yes, we can" and "Si, se puede"
Republican military tributes: 3, not counting John McCain's
Democratic military tributes: 0
Medal of Honor guests at RNC: 5, plus the family of MoH Recipient Michael Monsoor
Medal of Honor guests at DNC: 0
Number of mainstream media reports of war protests and demonstrations at RNC: numerous
Number of mainstream media reports of war protests and demonstrations at DNC: none; only blogs and special interest sites
This despite the fact that the virtually the same people were at both. Why do I bring this up? Because to the uninformed viewer, it appears as if people are only angry at the RNC and that the DNC has no problems and agrees with ALL Americans. IVAW was at both.
If liberals ever want to be taken seriously, they need to find respectful ways of getting out their message. The problem is that liberals only respect themselves. They don't care about listening to the other side. They only care about furthering their own ignorant agenda of defeat against terrorists and conservatives. I'll be honest, I really liked Obama's speech (I liked Palin's more!). He's a truly remarkable public speaker. And he didn't have to worry about being interrupted by rightwing nuts. Grow up, people!
Posted in Military Perspective
Asking those who interrupted McCain's speech tonight is akin to asking Michael Moore to lay off the bacon, the Krispy Kremes, and the Krispy Kremes topped with bacon.
In all seriousness, CJ, you're absolutely correct in your assessment of the IVAW and Code Pink reps tonight. I would generally expect behavior like that from children raised in a home with no sense of discipline.
I think the IVAW folks were insulted by McCain because he wasn't wearing a flag pin on his lapel.
Oops, there goes another attack against Obama into the trash heap. Sue must be beside herself, seething in anger against McCain.
Well said CJ. What I can't tolerate is the lack of RESPECT that some of these groups show to others.
Notice CF actually condones their behavior. It speaks volumes.
What I noticed was the distortion of the facts on the flag pin by CF. People were insulted by Obama for the excuse he gave for not wearing the flag pin. Obama as much as said that we were false patriots for wearing the pin.
To see coverage of anti war events at the DNC go to http://www.ivaw.org
Army Vet, you'll have to forgive me. I can't find anywhere on your site or in the media where IVAW interrupted the DNC candidate's speech! Perhaps you can enlighten us what IVAW did beyond marching sloppily in military uniforms. Standing by…
I'll tell you why it varied. Obama's campaign agreed to meet with an IVAW representative in advance of the convention. McCain's campaign completely ignored numerous requests in writing. They didn't send so much as a no thank you. So that's where the difference comes in. The man that supposedly supports soldiers has apparently forgotten what it's really like to be one and blown us off. I should note I don't support Obama either. I think both major candidates are nothing but lies and nonsense, but that's politics for you.
You know, I have to admit, if I were running president and people from IVAW wanted to meet with me, I'd ignore them too. It's not like IVAW is a respectable organization. They do the dumbest things and make fools of themselves. They're the military version of Code Pink and have become a joke! If McCain doesn't support the troops, let's just say he does a much better job at faking it than Obama does. He barely even tries.
However, I'm with you that both candidates are full of lies and nonsense.
Conservatives run on logic-liberals run on emotion, much like 2 year olds.
FIRST OF ALL, I AM ONE OF THOSE LIBERALS YOU DEPLORE. I CAN SEE FROM THE OUTSET THAT IF YOU THINK SARAH PALIN'S SPEECH WAS BETTER THAN BARACK OBAMA'S THAT YOU AND I HAVE VERY LITTLE TO TALK ABOUT.
BUT AS YOU CAN READILY SEE FROM THE POLLS AND THE ELECTION RESULTS MOST AMERICANS DO NOT AGREE WITH YOUR PERSPECTIVE.
THE EIGHT YEARS OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION HAS NEARLY PERMANENTLY DESTROYED OUR COUNTRY, ITS CIVIL LIBERTIES AND ITS ECONOMY.
OBAMA MADE SENSE TO AN AMERICAN POPULATION THAT IS HURTING BADLY. MANY OF US BELIEVE THE WAR YOU ARE FIGHTING WAS NOT WAGED FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR COUNTRY, BUT FROM SOME CLANDESTINE MOTIVE.
THERE ARE BILLION AND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS NEEDED AT HOME TO REPAIR A RAPIDLY DETERIORATING INTRASTRUCTURE WHICH HAS BEEN IGNORED FAR TOO LONG.
BUSH'S MARKET DRIVEN ECONOMICS HAS ALLOWED OUR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO OPERATE WITHOUT SUPERVISION AND THUS PERMITTED DELITERIOUS POLICIES TO NEARLY BANKRUPT THE COUNTRY.
BAIL OUTS OF BANKS AND BROKERAGE HOUSES AND NOW MORTGAGES THAT CANNOT BE PAID OFF FROM INCOMPETENT OVERSIGHT OF THE ECONOMIC CAPACITY OF BUYERS TO PAY DOWN THEIR DEBT IS GETTING A SHOT OF $700 BILLION DOLLARS IN THE ARM. ANTHER $800 BILLION WAS INTERJECTED INTO THE ECONOMY YESTERDAY FOR A LOAN TO CITIGROUP AND OTHER INDUSTRIES ON THE BRINK OF INSOLVENCY. YOUR CHILDREN, IF YOU HAVE OR PLAN TO HAVE ANY, WILL PAY FOR THIS THEIR ENTIRE LIVES.
THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S FREE MARKET PHILOSOPHER HAS GIVEN BIRTH TO BONUS'S OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO THE EXECUTIVES WHO HAVE DRIVEN THESES INSTITUTION INTO MASSIVE DEBT. WITHOUT DEMANDING RESULTS, CORPORATIONS CAN NOT SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE.
THE CORRUPTION THAT HAS PENETRATED MUCH OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION FROM HALLIBURTON'S RIP OFF OF GOVERNMENT THROUGH THEIR CONTRACTUAL NEGLIGENCE IN IRAQ HAS NOT ONLY TOLERATED, BUT BY THE FAILURE OF THE GOVERNMENT TO IMPOSE APPROPRIATE PENALTIES UPON HALLIBURTON AND TO INVESTIGATE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THIS COMPANY WITH ITS FORMER CEO, DICK CHENEY, THEY ARE SIGNALLING TO OTHER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS (AND THERE ARE MANY) THAT CORRUPTION OF MASSIVE PROPORTIONS WILL BE TOLERATED.
YOUNG MAN, YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM A LACK OF AN EDUCATED UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THE CONSERVATIVES HAVE DONE TO OUR NATION.
YOU NEED TO READ MORE, STUDY MORE AND LET SOMEONE WHO COMPREHENDS THE REALITY OF THE PAST EIGHT YEARS TO WRITE THE BLOG. YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR SUCH A DAUNTING TASK.
JOSEPH A. SHERIDAN
jasltd1@sbcglobal.net
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