A summer of conservative discontent

[The_Rorschach]

Mmm, I understand your point, but I'm going to dither over a couple of points which I found rather. . .Well, darkly cynical even for this site:

"Any military action taken for purely altruistic reasons is a waste of our resources."

In the Feudal period it was easy to see boundaries, and they were as contrived as they were abundant. Differences in religious view point, nationality, intellectual allegance and wealth were all matters of contention which lead to a disparing lack of brotherhood between men who could otherwise have lived peacefully amongst one another. The world in which we live is small, but certainly larger than such backwards, narrow principles which will only drive us further apart and create future animosity and unheaval. Military action taken for purely altruistic reasons can never be considered a waste of resources, especially to the nation who's very birth is owed to the aide of the resident reigning powers of the time.

"But on that note, how are we not nation building in Iraq? It will require millions, if not billions, to get them on their feet."

As did the Marshall Plan. Do we then, own either the land or allegance of France or Germany? Is what we are attempting to do any difference, save that the climate in which we are attempting to lend aide has been made arteficially hostile towards our intent.

"Seriouisly though, our sensibilities belong HERE. Conservatives are NOT nation builders. Let nations build nations."

Allow me to reiterate, having stepped into the arena of world politics, we cannot againt retreat into the stands of isolation. For better or for worse, we must accept where past decisions have landed us, and do what we may to endure. It is not the easier path, nor perhaps the best this nation could have taken, but it is far too late for anything but resignation. Conservativism must change, as it has begun to over the last fifty years, to act as the conscience which will limit the potential to abuse our international projection of power, rather than continue to lament over the fate which we have come to.

"That tyranny became a problem when it infringed upon others, particularly our allies."

In the context of World War 2, from which your statement was given, it first it was a problem for the rightful citizens of Germany. The Rev. Niemöller spent time in one of the concentration camps, and it would be wise to remember his words regarding the rise of the Reich:

"In Germany, they first came for the communists and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the Catholics. I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak up."

"Will: Well, it seems I may have been wrong. Looks like Mr. Bush (G.W. as I call him on the golf course) will oppose gay marriages. Whether or not this is very conservative of him is debatable."

Don't worry. . .I was wrong too. I was hopeful he wouldn't interfere.