Rational Rations

The administration's order that requires additional "ethics" training for our Marines, in the face of the accusations that followed the "Haditha massacre" (see this L.A. Times article) is not only a blatant admission that they believe the charges (well before any intensive investigation) but it is also another "kiss" on the asses of America's critics.

I voted for George W. Bush . . . twice! SOME of the things his administration has done in the past 5 1/2 years has made me glad I did but far too many of the things they do make me want to lead the revolution to get him and his lackys out of there.

I'll never be sorry for my votes AGAINST Gore and Kerry but I can't help regretting that my votes came down to votes AGAINST instead of votes FOR.

One radio personality put it perfectly when he called our last two elections "a choice between a dog shit sandwich and a goat shit sandwich." (He wasn't able to say "shit" on the radio but I knew what he meant.)

It is no doubt true that a majority of people who live under dictatorial regimes would love to be given some measure of freedom. Freedom to say what's on their minds, dress as they choose, pray if, how and when they choose and, in general, sample the forbidden fruit of freedom.

It's apparent from President Bush's various statements and actions that he very much wants to see those who yearn for freedom from under the boot of a dictator, get their wishes. I'm sure, in fact, most people who live in free societies have that wish for those who don't; it only makes sense. As every student of history knows, a country run by the whim of a dictator is not only a certain threat to its own citizens but it is a potential threat to every other country within it's reach.

While President Bush's wish (objective?) is clear, noble and desirable (at least in my mind), the questions remain: Is it the role of the United States to spread freedom (or even attempt to spread freedom) throughout the world? Do we elect presidents to be our moral guides and to send our military on his personal crusades?

The answer to both questions is, of course, NO!

The United States is without a doubt a superpower in today's world and a world without dictators would certainly be to our benefit -- but no more than it would benefit France, Germany, Spain, Italy and all the other countries with elected governments. Unless the worlds free countries can present a united front to the worlds dictatorships, and unless the people living under those dictatorships rise up willingly to fight against their dictatorship -- we're talking about a good old-fashioned revolution here -- it's insane for the United States to take on the role of civilization's savior.

We elect our presidents to protect and defend OUR country without allowing their moral instincts, no matter how well intentioned, to overrule their ability to govern rationally and logically.

What the United States government should be doing right now to protect and defend us is:

1. Building up it's defenses (including securing our southern border).
2. Building up it's intelligence capabilities.
3. Acting (unilaterally if necessary) when a clearly defined threat to our country exists -- acting swiftly and decisively without regard to world opinion.

Ideally, the world's “opinion” of the United States should be this: “this is a country we don't want to mess with because if we do they'll crush us like bugs.“ There is no substitute for Sun Tzu's philosophy of Peace through Strength.

Blog Excerpts

FOR NOW WE LIVE

For man to survive
he takes sustenance from earth.
Earth gives willingly.

Earth sustains man but
has no source for sustenance;
some day it will die.

Man will follow earth
to a slow but certain death;
but for now, we live.

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For NOW we must 'keep our eye on the ball.'

Keep your eye on those people who are so sure that they have all the 'right answers' that they will go to any lengths to make sure that YOU only ask the right questions.

These people are the powerful and charasmatic leaders in every quarter (politics, media, entertainment, etc). These people are the people you look to for your inspiration, your advice, your guidance.

Be careful who you listen to!