Tuesday, April 05, 2005
My Diet of Worms
Now remind me, who really hates America?
Liberals, it is often opined, hate America. This critique, although possibly true in part, is more of a truism than a truth. Some factions of the far left do have a disdain for capitalism and the use of America’s military power. On the latter topic there are many fine examples of how America’s foreign policy has gotten us into trouble. (You know, like how we used to support Sadaam Hussein and such). But in general, most of the people I know on the left love America as much as anyone else. Yes they have the Ward Churchhills and the Micheal Moores, but we have the Tom Delays, John Cornyns, Sean Hannities and Ann “Eva Braun” Coulters. What’s become more and more apparent to me over these past weeks is just how much hatred of America and our system of government there is on the right. If you want to find out who hates America and its values today, you need look no further than my former party-The GOP.
In just the past few weeks, we’ve seen a stunning call for revolution, but a revolution that would greatly expand the federal government, not control it.
President Bush and Members of Congress pass “Terri’s Law” in an attempt to override multiple decisions of state and federal courts on the lawful decision of Ms. Schiavo’s husband to remove her feeding tube.
In response to their Judicial rebuff on this matter, many pundits and decision makers called for both the President and Governor of Florida to ignore the law and seize Ms. Schiavo. (Ten years ago talk about the government seizing a persons spouse would have triggered marches by the militias).
In response to Ms. Schiavo’s death Tom Delay, a leader of the House, threatened judges and accused them of being terrorists. “You will pay a price for this”
Senator Cornyn from Texas excuses the murder of judges by saying it’s a result of their decisions. (Of course Mr. Cornyn doesn’t support murdering judges…yeah right).
Despite having 95% of his judicial appointments approved (a record), the President and Majority Leader Frist are attempting to neuter the filibuster rule in the Senate. One of their judicial nominees practiced law for five years without a license.
So my question is…who really hates America?
