On Mon, 04 Aug 2003 06:43:53 -0400, Dave Hall
wrote:

noah wrote:

Really? I see things very clearly. Maybe because I don't spend my time
making excuses and exeptions for things that should not be.

This statement is patently untrue. The government, "our" government,
does things daily that "should not be". I make no excuses and pull no
punches. From reading your posts, you see this too, but you don't
want to admit the failings. Patriotism DEMANDS critical thought- no
matter where your allegiance or affilliation lies.

That's almost funny. Here the left is always spouting about the
shortcomings of our government, and how they don't trust it to keep
terrorists at bay, and to make the world a better place for freedom, and
human rights. Yet, they want the same government, to be the
administrators of healthcare, day care, our retirement funds, and to
weigh in on lifestyle issues.

It sounds somewhat hypocritical to me.

Dave


Do you have a reading disability, Dave? If so, I apologise.

I said:
"Patriotism DEMANDS critical thought- no
matter where your allegiance or affilliation lies."

What lead you to believe that was a leftist statement? It sounds more
to me like a responsible citizen. Don't bother reading Alexander
Hamilton, or Thomas Jefferson. You wouldn't like what they had to
say.

FWIW, I am a registered Republican, who happens to believe that
thought is more important than dogma. This country is FULL of
"me-too's", who are willing to believe whatever they are told by the
Party Line. Sheep. Nothing but sheep. Both parties.

Think for yourself, Dave. It's a bit like blowing the carbon out of
the engine. It feels *good*, and you'll never again have to say
"baaa-aah".
noah


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