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Name:	LifeTime Laker -	Reply
Subject:	From the Washington Post
Date:	10/7/2006 12:34:25 PM

You’re a Republican???

In today’s America, ask a growing number of high school and college students; their teachers and professors; the self-anointed media elite and/or hard working men and women of all ethnicities, the question, “What is a Republican?”, and you’ll be told “… a rich, greedy, egotistical individual, motivated only by money and the desire to accumulate more and more of it, at the expense of the environment … the working poor ….and all whom they exploit…”

I am a Republican … I am none of those things… and I don’t know any Republicans who are.

WHAT I AM … first and foremost, is a loving husband of some 52 plus years, the father of four and an American who’s proud of his country… and his country’s heritage.

WHAT I AM … is the grandson of immigrants who risked everything, including their lives and those of their children, to escape tyranny in search of freedom.

WHAT I AM … is a man who grew up during the Depression and witnessed, first hand, the effects of the Stock Market crash and the soup lines that followed. I watched as both my parents and grand parents, who had very little themselves, share what food they had with a half dozen other families, who had even less.

WHAT I AM … is someone who worked his way through college by holding down three and four jobs at a time and then used that education to build a better life.

WHAT I AM … is a husband who, at age 24, started his own business for the “privilege” of working 60, 70 and 80 hours a week, risking everything I had, including my health, in search of a better life for myself and my loved ones.

WHAT I AM … is a businessman whose blood, sweat and tears…. and plenty of them…, made it possible for me to provide a secure living, not only for my family and myself, but also for literally hundreds of my employees throughout the years. Employees, who in turn, were able to buy their own homes, raise their own families and give back to their communities and their country.

WHAT I AM … is a man who believes in God; a God who has blessed this country… and all for which it stands.

WHAT I AM … is someone who knows, if you doubt miracles exist in today’s world, you need only to look into the face of those who received them … and the eyes of those who give them.

WHAT I AM … is an American who’s proud that his President embraces a belief in God; proud of a President who understands, as “politically incorrect” as it may be, there is evil in this world and for the security and safety of all freedom loving people everywhere, it must be confronted… and it must be defeated.

WHAT I AM … is an American who takes comfort in the knowledge that our President refuses to allow decisions concerning the very safety and security of this nation, to be governed by the political whims of foreign governments.

WHAT I AM … is tired of hearing from leading Democrats who see only negativity in America; racism in her people; class warfare in her society and “political incorrectness” in her character.

WHAT I AM … is a former democrat who now understands that it is the soldier and not the reporter that guarantees us our freedoms of press, speech and dissent.

WHAT I AM … is a man who believes in the sanctity of life. A man who is repulsed by the pandering of the political left for votes, at the expense of the unborn.

WHAT I AM … is a husband and father who believes in the sanctity of marriage and the preservation of the family unit.

WHAT I AM … is a movie go-er who is repulsed by those insecure, socially inept, elementary thinking, ego-inflated “entertainers” who have appointed themselves “experts” in the fields of national security and geo-politics and then use their forum to attack this nation, its leaders and its actions…. much to the delight and encouragement of our enemies.

WHAT I AM … is an American who understands the difference between “censorship” and “choice”. Evidently, these individuals do not, because when these same “celebrities” receive public ridicule for their offensive actions, the first thing they yell is “Censorship!”. What they seem incapable of understanding is… the right of free speech and dissent is shared equally by those offended… as well as those who offend. I support and will continue to support those films and performers whom I choose to … and refuse to support those I don’t. It is my right as an American … a right I will continue to enthusiastically exercise.

WHAT I AM … is a voter, tired of politicians, who, every time their voting records are subjected to public scrutiny, try to divert attention from their political and legislative failures by accusing their opponents of “attack ads” and “negative campaigning”…. and the news media who allow them to get away with it.

WHAT I AM … is a Catholic who loves his God and his Faith… and who’s been taught to respect all religions whose teachings are based in love, peace and charity. As such, I am embarrassed and ashamed of those individuals, in both private and public life, whose decisions and actions are devoid of any sense of character or morals; individuals who are only driven by what’s best for them … rather than what’s right … often times at the expense of many …. including our national security.

WHAT I AM … is a realist who understands that the terrorist attack that murdered hundreds of innocent Russian children could have occurred here, in our heartland. That’s why I sincerely believe America needs now, more than ever, a President who sees with a clear and focused vision and who speaks with a voice when heard by both friend and foe alike, is understood, respected and believed.

WHAT I AM … is eternally grateful to Ronald Reagan for having the bravery to speak out against Communism and the courage of his convictions in leading the fight to defeat it; and George W. Bush for the vision, courage, conviction and leadership he has shown in America’s war on terrorism amidst both the constant and vicious, personal and political attacks both he and his family are made to endure.

WHAT I AM … is a human being, full of numerous faults and failures, but a man nonetheless, who, though not always successful, has continually strived to do “what’s right” instead of “what’s easy”. A man who is challenging the religious leaders of all faiths, to not only preach to their congregations the fundamentals of “what’s right” and “what’s wrong”, but to also then hold them accountable for their actions in both the public and private sectors.

WHAT I AM … is disgusted with the Courts who, on one hand, call the murder of a pregnant woman a “double homicide” but then refer to the abortion of her baby as, “pro-choice”.

WHAT I AM … is someone deeply troubled by a political party which embraces a candidate whose primary “leadership” qualities center around his protesting of the Vietnam war and his labeling the honorable men and women who fought in it, (50,000 of whom gave their lives in that action), as rapists, and war criminals. That same political party then stepped forward this year to block the appearance of a true Vietnam war hero, retired Admiral and former United States Senator, Jeremiah Denton, (a man who spent seven years and seven torturous months in a North Vietnam priso

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Name:	ot -	Reply
Subject:	From the Washington Post
Date:	10/7/2006 12:42:47 PM

Amen.

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	From the Washington Post
Date:	10/7/2006 3:56:59 PM

Interesting to note the date of the article.

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	More Current & A Staff Writer
Date:	10/7/2006 9:04:09 PM

Read the below article from today's Washington Post by a Post Staff Writer. It is not like the initial rag, a paid political commercial, by an unknown. It is also not indicative of all Republicans but rather of some of the Republican Leadership.

Nothing against Republicans, but they are not all perfect as the other article seems to want you to believe. There are many Americans of both Parties who believe in many of the same priciples to include keeping Amrerica safe. Most Republicans and Democrats are good American people who believe firmly in our Costitution and for what it stands.

URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/06/AR2006100601888.html

Name:	LifeTime Laker -	Reply
Subject:	Drink the Kool Aide feb
Date:	10/8/2006 7:04:19 AM

We all know that you are a Bush hating Democrat.

Name:	jawjagal -	Reply
Subject:	I am a Republicrat
Date:	10/8/2006 9:00:35 AM

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	Drink the Kool Aide feb
Date:	10/8/2006 9:11:57 AM

Actually, I would prefer sweentened tea. I am a Republican, but I am not a blind follower. I will not mention my feelings or thoughts on the current administration or the President of the United States in an open forum. As I have stated before, let us allow history to show how well or poortly the current administration has served.

I personally know most of the Forum membership is intelligent, well educated, and stays abreast of the National and international news.

I do not think the mis-information initially posted in this thread promotes awareness. It is not an artilce out of the Washington Post but rahter a rag, in my opinion\, to mislead some Americans well below the intelligence level of a vast majority of the Forum Members.

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Drink the Kool Aide feb
Date:	10/8/2006 10:19:23 AM

I'm right there with ya, feb.

Name:	LifeTime Laker -	Reply
Subject:	Drink the Kool Aide feb
Date:	10/8/2006 11:35:37 AM

"I do not think the mis-information initially posted in this thread promotes awareness. It is not an artilce out of the Washington Post but rahter a rag, in my opinion\, to mislead some Americans well below the intelligence level of a vast majority of the Forum Members."

How can an "open letter" that was published at the writers expense attempt to "mislead" anyone. He wrote it and PAID to publish it as a wake up call the 'powers that be'. And how does the fact that it is not an 'article' out of the paper have any bearing, other than implying that if it is an "article' then it has more relevance and truthfulness. Excuse me, but have you ever heard of Jason Blair. Those of us with a triple digit IQ also know the liberal bias of most major newspapers, especially the Wahington Post.

As for your political leanings, well we know that you are against the Iraq war, you have stated that you think Bush is too dumb to run a country, there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq (according to you), and Iraq has NOTHING to do with the war on terror.

Funny though that as dumb as you and others would have us believe that W is, he is still smart enough to control the world oil market.

But for the life of me, I can't figure out how one man's opinion and his feelings about the state of affairs in the world can be construed 'mis-information'.

Name:	jrh3 -	Reply
Subject:	Drink the Kool Aide feb
Date:	10/8/2006 12:09:30 PM

I can only hope that the democratic party continues its left leaning or should I say ther falling over. That it continues to have spokemen the likes of John Dean and Nancy Pelosi and continues to place candidates like John Kerry and Al Gore or god help us Hillary Clinton on the ticket. This will insure they will never have the office that was severely stained oops... by Bill Clinton. What honor is there to place your hand on the bible and lie. This is the hero of their party.

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	Drink the Kool Aide feb
Date:	10/8/2006 12:45:48 PM

I think I will take Cat's advice.

Name:	PC Al -	Reply
Subject:	Back at you, FEB
Date:	10/8/2006 3:58:14 PM

So. FEB, you are going to take some of the advice you gave me a while back. And I have done so for the most part. But even knowing there is no winner in this war of words, I have to say that for Life Time Laker to post as his subject to you “Drink the Cool Aide FEB” is awfully funny. Laker, do you not know that the Cool Aide drinkers were blind followers who did not question anything their leader told them to do? Remind you of anyone? And if you question the War In Iraq, you must be a Democrat. Mind you I said the War in Iraq, not the War on Terror. If that is the case, this country must be 67% Democratic, because Bush’s stance on Iraq on agrees with 33% of the country. And more and more people are wising up every month. Plus, I have yet to see one post on this forum endorsing Hillary Clinton or for that part has anyone even claimed to be a Democrat? I’m sure as he** not.

Name:	jawjagal -	Reply
Subject:	I am a Republicrat
Date:	10/8/2006 4:19:05 PM

Name:	LifeTime Laker -	Reply
Subject:	War on Terror
Date:	10/8/2006 6:14:01 PM

How anyone with brain can seperate the war in Iraq from the war on terror can only be explained by one term.... LIBERAL MEDIA BIAS!!

Only the negative from Iraq makes the evening news. None of the good that gets done is ever seen in the media here. THAT explains the negative poll results, but quite frankly, I am ecstatic that we have a president that doesn't make decisions based on what the latest 'poll results' and focus groups say.

As for CAT's quote.... it is NOT CAT's. It is attributed to a Robert Hienlien character, Lazerus Long, in the book 'Time Enough for Love' and has been posted here numorous times before CAT even knew this forum existed. Another quote from the same source seems VERY appropriate here....................

"Never try to teach a pig to sing, it wastes your time and annoys the pig"

LL

Name:	JIM -	Reply
Subject:	War on Terror
Date:	10/8/2006 7:12:51 PM

All I can say about this is , someboby has been asleep at the wheel for the last 6 years. Osoma Ben is laughing his A$$ off. These folks belive in what they are doing. On 9/11 they hijacked 4 Airplanes and scored 3 out of 4 . This was not planned over night, and the CIA or whoever , was asleep at the wheel. Wake up people. We have no business in Iraq. Let these people take care of their own destiny. What we needed to do was get the people responsible for 9/11, and get the heck out. And we still have not got him. GWB, is trying to finish up what his Daddy failed to do.

Name:	JIM -	Reply
Subject:	War on Terror
Date:	10/8/2006 7:28:23 PM

And by the way , I delieve that GWB`s son in law is a Mexican.

Name:	JIM -	Reply
Subject:	War on Terror
Date:	10/8/2006 7:29:30 PM

That was was suposed to be believe.

Name:	jawjagal -	Reply
Subject:	I am a Republicrat
Date:	10/8/2006 10:09:40 PM

GWB doesn't have a son in law. Daddy Bush, GHWB has a daughter-in-law who is of Spanish descent (yes, Mexican, I believe) and that is Jeb's wife.

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Well then,
Date:	10/8/2006 11:54:19 PM

I won't argue or try and teach you to sing........Your heart is in the right place, but you are the one with a large jug of kool-aid. Like the boat ban, this is not a black and white issue.

-another vet with his eyes wide open.

Name:	Harborcon -	Reply
Subject:	Well then,
Date:	10/9/2006 9:47:59 AM

seems to me that the only common ground shared by Mr. Esseff and George W. Bush is their professed faith in God.

Oh, and they both love George W. Bush.

Name:	Tallyman -	Reply
Subject:	Drink the Kool Aide feb
Date:	10/9/2006 11:10:55 AM

I am a Bush hating Republican.

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