Comments on: A revealing statement

By: Kip Watson

Kip Watson — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:09:21 +0000

I don’t think you can fault Bush for not acting like a ‘classic’ right wing libertarian. After all, he ran for office on the basis that he wouldn’t be. He’s a Christian, and he ran as a Compassionate Conservative, so how surprising is it to see him support an immigration amnesty (for example). Sure, the immigration system is badly managed, but regardless, once millions of people have made a home here with the tacit approval of the authorities (and you have every right to resent it, but the authorities _did_ give tacit approval on your behalf) it would be immoral to evict them, not to mention an tragedy greater than the refugee movements of 1945, and an outrage against human rights that would take America many decades to live down.

But if you’re OK with that…

As for Iraq, that was out of the blue but a good decision. And Bush basically ran in 2004 on the basis that he would see it through over there. A very expensive policy and not a ‘libertarian’ one, but undoubtedly in keeping with the moral, compassionate, Christian and conservative platform he espoused. And one that will greatly benefit the long term security of America and the world.

So, good for him that he made that the heart of his presidency. He’s kept faith with the promises he was elected on, and with the innocents who have put their trust in him.

A good man, a good Christian and a great US President. I see plenty to love and admire there.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:20:56 +0000

“I have invested the heart of my presidency in helping Muslims fight terrorism, and claim their liberty, and find their own unique paths to prosperity and peace.”
If ONLY this read:

“I have invested the heart of my presidency in helping Americans fight terrorism, and claim their liberty, and find their own unique paths to prosperity and peace.”

In that case:

* we’d have broken ties with Saudi and closed down CAIR and other apologists for terror
* we’d have increased personal liberty in this country rather than adding to the numerous ties that bind us down. Government paid pharmaceuticals for retirees (i.e., increased taxes for the middle class), anyone?
* we’d have closed the non-existent border between the US and Mexico to allow *Americans* (not illegals) to find their way to prosperity and increased domestic tranquility without nationwide demonstrations by those who should not be here at all

Unfortunately, I believe George Bush, in his heart of hearts, does not value America as it is, but as he hopes he can make it. Instead, his heart seems to be with Mexicans who wish to come here (thus changing our country to better reflect what they left behind, and Muslims who do not wish us well but would prefer to see us vanquished.

In the end, it seems to me that G. Bush considers himself the president of ALL people, not the American people that elected him.

By: gs

gs — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:42:49 +0000

I have invested the heart of my presidency in helping Muslims fight terrorism, and claim their liberty, and find their own unique paths to prosperity and peace.” This is a sentence that deserves to be read several times.

Yes, and so is Peggy Noonan's quote:

“Renewed in our strength — tested, but not weary — we are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom.” This is — how else to put it? — over the top.

I know how else to put it: this is nuts. ************ If you're concerned, remember that family values don't stop at the Rio Grande.