Since the start of his Presidency, George Bush has thought of himself as more than just President Bush. He has worked hard to fashion himself in the image of some of this nation’s great leaders, with the greatest emphasis on Presidents that served this country during our most dire-hour of need—when this country was at “War.”Notwithstanding the events of September 11, 2001, President Bush got his chance in March of 2003 when he ordered the attack on Iraq and he became the embodiment of his most admired Presidents; George Bush became the “War President.” During his interview with Tim Russert, George Bush explained to the nation that he was a “War President” and that he had war on his mind. During that interview and subsequent interviews and speeches Bush was sure to make it clear to everyone listening that he relished his new role of “War President.”Sadly, the one side of all this that was never covered in the press and never discussed anywhere among all the talking heads that fill our Sunday morning talk shows is that no President in the history of the United States that served this country during time of War ever relished the idea, nor flaunted it the way President Bush seems to do in every public appearance.So why has this not caught fire within the ranks of the Republican Party especially among the ranks of the next generation of Republicans, the “Young Republicans”? As this war now drags on through its fifth year and all the branches of the Armed Forces seem to have so much trouble recruiting, where are all the Bush “Young Republicans”? Even his twin daughters show little interest in the war and seem to avoid any connection to it. With their father being the self-proclaimed “War President” one would think that Jenna and Barbara Bush, if not volunteering for duty themselves would be marrying someone in the military. But, Jenna’s new husband, who formerly worked for Karl Rove, never served in the military and, apparently, has no intention of serving. Why aren’t the children of the leaders of the Republican Party as enthusiastic as their parents when it comes to fighting terrorism and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Could it be that paying lip service in support of the war is much preferred among the “Young Republicans” than actually having to have skin in the game by enlisting to defend this nation? As a song once asked, “Where have all the young men gone”? We could be asking that of the “Young Republicans.” Where have they gone? Why is it that they do not volunteer?About a week ago, the “Nightly News with Brian Williams” aired a story about a military family from New Jersey. The mother joined the New Jersey National Guard to make a better life for her family. Her son joined up when he became of age in order to pay back for what he felt he has received from this great country of ours. To top it all off, her new husband was also in the New Jersey National Guard and all three were scheduled to be deployed to Iraq. This family was by no means enjoying the huge benefits that the last seven years of the Bush Administration brought to the super rich, but still they felt blessed for what they had received, the opportunities, and the freedom and decided that it was indeed an honor to serve. This is most definitely a lesson that has been lost on this generation of “Young Republicans,” most of whom have come from families that live above the middle class and have and will benefit far more than this family serving in the New Jersey National Guard ever will. So Mister “War President,” as you strut through the remaining few months of your Presidency, you should be asking yourself how your message of “Service Duty and Honor” seems to fall to those who have benefited the least from your economic policies while those who have benefited the most, including your own family, seem to run from this responsibility of “Service, Duty and Honor.”[Bill Hansman is a Senior Project Manager for the University System in Maryland. He served in the Navy from 1975 through 1983.]
You think he would compare his NG duty while the Vietnam war was raging, but he became a Deserter when his country was in need, the same with Buckshot Dick's 5 Vietnam deferments.
Nothing but a bunch of chicken-Hawks who recklessly are like bulls in a porcelain shop.
With the American citizen responsible for the damage done.
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Stanimal (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 18 diaries, 493 comments)
on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:40:38 AM
But I never voted for George W. Bush and will not vote for John McCain. Do you have any understanding of the Republican Party and the people against whom you speak out? Many of us abhor what has happened to our political party, as well as the whole entire system. To be honest, we have never really had a president who has lived up to the Republican ideal. Cal Coolidge came pretty close (and he is from my alma mater), but gets unfairly blamed for the great depression, when in truth, it was the Federal Reserve that caused it, which was of course passed by a Democratic president. Do you also forget that, historically, it has been Democrats who have gone off warring around the world on some ridiculous crusades? The Bush presidents are of the same breed as Lieberman, Clinton, Cheney, etc. (neoconservative) and are NOT Republicans, no matter what the hell they say. And screw Reagan, too, while I'm at it.
But the Young Republicans you denounce are making things happen. We have found a man who rings true with what we believe - Ron Paul. And we are making headway. It will be a long and hard-fought battle, but we will save this country while you play the game of partisan politics and fight for scraps. Absolutely disgusting and disgraceful.
I am left with no options in this upcoming election. There are no good candidates. There are hacks and that is that. The Democrats let the only two men worth a damn, Kucinich and Gravel, get laughed off the stage. So while you can all support your front-runners, understand that you have left your principles at the door. Unfortunately, you get what you ask for. I'm sincerely afraid that the United States is going to get their "popular" candidate, but that it will be much worse than any of our wildest dreams..
BTW, ever heard of paragraphs? Makes it easier to read that way.
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Ferdinand (17 articles, 4 quicklinks, 24 diaries, 198 comments)
on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:23:07 PM
It is amazing how people continue to go to the polls and cast their vote for their “party”, whether it be Republican or Democrat. Most of these fall into the “over 40” group and find it is simply convenient to simply call themselves something. Unfortunately, they have not stopped to take notice that the people they have elected to office do not follow the agendas of the Republican or Democrat, but merely use the other side as the scapegoat should people get in a stir over some bit of legislation.
The sad truth is generally speaking, there still are remnants of Republicans and Democrats roaming the halls of Congress, we are being run by a single group, let's call them the New World Order group. This is why the corporate media, the propaganda machine for this group, has to quickly turn people against those who are trying to keep our Democracy going while promoting those who will continue the quest for a New World Order.
This agenda for a New World Order has been operating for decades, but has made strong headway in the past 28 years under the Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and now Bush cabals. It is hoped it will continue with the election of either John McCain or Hillary Clinton in 2008. Obama poses too many questions for this group to allow him opportunity as he talks of change, of revamping “free trade” agreements, even eliminating NAFTA. Make no mistake, these “free trade” agreements are the foundation of the New World Order as it is through these divisive tools the Power Elite are able to control nations as these “agreements” have been written by them, operated by them, and litigated by them. A “free trade” agreement by-passes the laws of the nation in favor of those written by themselves. Should differences arise they litigate it, presumably through arbitrators assigned by the World Bank. Your elected officials have no say once these agreements are in place. In fact no elected official had a say in the upcoming Security and Prosperity Partnership which is scheduled to “take off” in 2010. With this occurring during the next presidency, should there actually be one, you would think that at least one of the candidates would be talking about it. Their silence speaks volumes.
Ever wonder why our currency is taking on a different look lately? We are being prepared for the Amero, similar to the Euro, but will be for Canada, Mexico, and the US, initially, with the rest of the Americas to follow.
So if you want to continue to call yourself something look to the corporate media propagandists. If they are promoting the person you favor, be accurate and call yourself a New World Order member. The more positives they have to say about an individual the more convinced you can be that person is for the New World Order.
Don't get caught up in their lies and spins. For example, people to this day think Kerry's war record was phony. The fact is while he was getting his ass shot at Bush was shooting down shots until he fell on his ass. And this while he was a deserter from the National Guard. They will do the same with McCain's experience. They will portray him to be a “war hero” while he actually sat out most of the war as a prisoner. If that makes one a “hero” then Bush has created thousands of “heroes” as they sit at places like Quantanimo.
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Dennis Kaiser (14 articles, 0 quicklinks, 11 diaries, 230 comments)
on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 8:38:48 AM
The Power Elite is not giving the young, be they Republican or Democrat, any candidates. On the Republican side Ron Paul stood up and offered a Republican platform while Dennis Kucinich did the same on the Democrat side. You saw what the media propagandists did to those candidacies. The next best choice the young Dems have is Obama. The other two choices are neither Republican nor Democrat, but New World Order oriented.
P.S. You guessed wrong - I am no Republican. I am an Independent
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Dennis Kaiser (14 articles, 0 quicklinks, 11 diaries, 230 comments)
on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 11:16:47 AM
What puzzles me is why a thinking young man like yourself labels himself a Republican. I can see your argument for rejecting the Democratic do-nothings....but why join the party of 'Compassionate Conservitives'. IE: I see what is going on, but I am not going to actually DO anything about it. I just feel your pain" The chances of you winding up rich enough to take benefit from Republican tax cuts are not all that great. Me either, come to that.
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Roger (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 359 comments)
on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10:50:16 AM
Silly liberals think that everything wrong is part of some GOP conspiracy when the fact of the matter is that the selling out of America is a 2-party process. People seem to think that there is any real difference between the parties and what will happen if the other gets elected. If you want real advice, vote 3rd party or vote for gridlock because a government stuck in gridlock can not hurt us as bad.
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Losfer (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 14 comments)
on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 8:05:01 AM
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