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Originally posted by tabs
This war that has been forced upon America comes at a time when the very values of American Society are being questioned: and in the the face of an implacable enemy bent on the destruction of America it is shamefull that there is so much divisivness in the American body politic..it only empowers our enemies by giving them hope that America doersn't have the will to triumph. Many Americans falsly assume that their lives will not be materially effected by enemy victories. That life as they know it will simply go on. However if this divsivness increases in tempo at what point does the American Government step in to maintain the peace and tranquility of America. To ensure that ideals that Americans cherish so much are maintained. To save America we must do whatever it takes.
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In a word, Tabs, you're hoping for "leadership." Very rare, especially in politics. But I'd agree with you, at least to a point. I am not ready to accept the notion that life as we know it much change. Remember that marine giving the one-finger salute to the terrorists after recovering from a IED blast? And the mouse doing the same to the eagle? I feel that way, and I'd like all America to feel that way. No, I'm not comfortable giving up my freedoms in the name of security. Nope. It doesn't matter if you give it a name like "Patriot Act." You could call it "Mom's Apple Pie" and I'd still regard it as chicken**** behavior on our part, and a partial victory for the bad guys. I disagree with it, and I disagree with the Iraq decision. I think we should be very aggressively pursuing another course of action. And I'd expect my fellow Americans to be brave enough to accept THEIR roles in the battle against terrorism.
And yes, I too am waiting for some leadership in Washington DC. The guy who currently lives in the White House honestly seems to me to have the smallest amount of leadership of any public figure I can recall anywhere. I am embarrassed that his fakey, haughty, arrogant mug is the face of America at this time. I could go on, but I won't. We need leadership and don't have it.