Pretty simple. I didn't leave the Republican Party. The Republican Party has left the conservatives. It's time to bag 'em. If John McCain can become the nominee for the party, it's the WRONG PARTY.
I will NOT vote for him.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Why I Support the War on Terror
Why do I support the war? It's a pretty simple explanation, really. But I've finally decided to post something real to this blog. I've heard a lot from my friend over at Mormons for Peace and to be honest, some things used to make sense but no longer do.
My friend is a Ron Paul supporter. I thought he was a conservative that liked Ron Paul's entire message, but he also likes Obama. I can't imagine that, unless the only reason he supported Ron Paul was for his anti-war message. That's sad to me.
So here's why I'm FOR the war.
1) Al Qaida (and other terrorist organizations) is an organized, multi-national non-directly-affiliated military system. They are in multiple countries, and are not controlled DIRECTLY by those countries, but are given a wink and a nod from the governments of those countries, and also receive money under the table from many of them. Why? Because those governments (generally petty dictators) like power, and to them, the terrorists are like having a big brother in the mafia.
2) We were attacked on 9/11/2001. They essentially declared war on us. Who did? Not Afghanistan, not Iraq. No country. They're non-affiliated, but they're HOSTED in some countries.
3) We have every right, and indeed a responsiblity to future generations to make sure that these people are not given more power. How to do that? Take them out. Incidentally, we did not launch the first strike, or the second, or third... etc. It's about time we responded. If we do not, those same dictators will gain confidence; recruitment for the terrorist organizations will increase because they will not fear retribution for their actions. This falls on the very heart of terrorism; it's intent is to foment terror in others, or fear to act, to respond, or to even recognize the evil that it is. Some of the countries over there have already been overrun, or the people cannot respond because the government will not allow it. They've attacked us, we MUST respond.
4) If a country is housing this non-affiliated army, they are also declaring themselves to be in league with the terrorists if those countries do not assist in the eradication of the cells. We have every right to strike the terrorist army.
5) It's what Mormon would do.
My friend is a Ron Paul supporter. I thought he was a conservative that liked Ron Paul's entire message, but he also likes Obama. I can't imagine that, unless the only reason he supported Ron Paul was for his anti-war message. That's sad to me.
So here's why I'm FOR the war.
1) Al Qaida (and other terrorist organizations) is an organized, multi-national non-directly-affiliated military system. They are in multiple countries, and are not controlled DIRECTLY by those countries, but are given a wink and a nod from the governments of those countries, and also receive money under the table from many of them. Why? Because those governments (generally petty dictators) like power, and to them, the terrorists are like having a big brother in the mafia.
2) We were attacked on 9/11/2001. They essentially declared war on us. Who did? Not Afghanistan, not Iraq. No country. They're non-affiliated, but they're HOSTED in some countries.
3) We have every right, and indeed a responsiblity to future generations to make sure that these people are not given more power. How to do that? Take them out. Incidentally, we did not launch the first strike, or the second, or third... etc. It's about time we responded. If we do not, those same dictators will gain confidence; recruitment for the terrorist organizations will increase because they will not fear retribution for their actions. This falls on the very heart of terrorism; it's intent is to foment terror in others, or fear to act, to respond, or to even recognize the evil that it is. Some of the countries over there have already been overrun, or the people cannot respond because the government will not allow it. They've attacked us, we MUST respond.
4) If a country is housing this non-affiliated army, they are also declaring themselves to be in league with the terrorists if those countries do not assist in the eradication of the cells. We have every right to strike the terrorist army.
5) It's what Mormon would do.
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