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Originally Posted by gabrielzero
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Alright now that I've gotten your attention, I suppose a better topic for this might be 'The reason the USA will not fall'.
We question. We doubt everything. We doubt the intelligence of our president, we doubt his competence, we doubt if the government as a whole is telling us the truth. Our motives for war, our actions in the war, our treatment of POWs, everything. We always look for the worst possible thing that's happening, then wave it up high for the entire world to see. It is through this process that we have aquired a horrendous reputation with the rest of the world. Ironically, it's alwo what makes us a wonderful nation.
You see, when you aim that much scrutiny at any practice that even might be unscrupulous, it's impossible for anyone to actually get away with anything. By looking at all of our horrible parts we learn our own moral weaknesses, and we eliminate them. We seek out and destroy all of the most dangerous parts of our society as quickly as we can, ensuring that it stays as healthy and as just as possible.
It's gotten to the point where even the best of people can barely stand the onslaught. I hate President Bush. I can honestly say that I think he does what he does with the best intentions, but that doesn't necessarily mean I agree with them. I don't doubt for a moment that he is at least moderately intelligent, with a sensible mind and a honest personality. But at the same time, I think there are much more qualified individuals who could have his position (note: Kerry is not one of them. I would hesitate to classify any politician as a competent leader.) And here's the best part:
All of this doubt, all of these questions I ask, all of it is the best thing I can do to help the country. Unpatriotic my ass. Who the **** defines 'Patriotism' anyway? George Washington was a true patriot - but not only did he support rebellion, he actually led an army against the old government! This was an extreme example, but the point is there. A patriot is not someone who blindly follows their government, but someone who seeks to improve it, even through force if the situation is dire enough.
So the next time you see a protest or hear someone insult our leader, smile. Smile knowing that it is these people that keep our government clean and honest. They are the ones who makes sure our country stays the best that it can be by accepting nothing less.
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the problem with the statement of people who insult our political leaders are good, is that the majority of the people who insult them don't even vote and aren't educated on the topic. they speak from ignorance. now don't get me wrong, I don't think the government is always right, in fact there are a lot of things that should be changed, but I don't aggree with insulting anyone unless you have logic and reason to back up your claims. once you vote or you actually pay attention to this country's politics, then you can have an opinion, but if you don't vote or pay attention, then shut the hell up (not you personally, just people in general) I can't stand when I see this people on the news saying, our government is bad blah blah blah, and they didnt even vote. if this country fails, it will be because we have allowed ourselves to become fat, stupid, and weak. look at the auto industry! foreigners are beating us at our own games, yah, their cars may be better, ok. but then raise the tax on foreign cars and parts being shipped into america, and put the extra money in the unemployement funds for the thousands of americans that lost their jobs in the auto industry. if we are falling apart, its because we are losing sight of the ideals that we had when we founded this country. we are killing ourselves.