TheArchDuke
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Camp David said:I find that hard to believe!
You see, most Americans want the president to honor his duty to keep America safe... a small portion of the nation questions his motives.
Based strictly on what you are claiming, the president should have said, "Sorry... I can't keep you safe! Because I can't act and interdict terrorism before it happens, you Americans are all in grave danger." That is not what he did, thank God. Instead he acted. He made us safe.
Now if you want to continue to question his motives, feel free. Understand you are in the minority however.
Just my thoughts.
"Conservative" has nothing to do with whether or not your willing to fight a war. F.D.R. for example was a Democrat and he led us in WWII.
Conservatism is defined as "The inclination, especially in politics, to maintain the existing or traditional order." The patriot act isn't very compatible with the constitution. The constitution is the "existing or traditional order".
Another definition of conservatism is "Caution or moderation, as in behavior or outlook."
I don't think of the word "moderation" when I think of Bush. He's a great guy and I do agree with fighting and killing terrorists and all that. But he's no conservative. I think Savage once said "The Democrat party is the socialist party of tomorrow and the Republican party is the Democrat party of yesterday."
Here's a visual aid the way I see it:
<-socialists--Democrats------Bush-|Moderates|------------------------Me-->