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March 13, 2007
In this writer’s opinion,
if the Left in America could re-write our language, the way they
continually try to re-write their political and philosophical failings,
the term “conservative” would emerge as a four letter word! Liberals have
repeatedly tried to label Conservatives as heartless, narrow-minded, money
hording, tax evading, bigoted exploiters of the poor and the environment …
a misrepresentation which, it appears, the Media willingly perpetuates.
Well, this is one Conservative who’s not afraid to stand up and … set the
record straight! (Read on, you may be more of a Conservative than you
think!)
Who we are … are people who believe that the true measure of an
individual is determined by his or her values ... not their color,
ethnicity and/or political affiliations;
Who we are … are fathers, husbands, mothers, sons and daughters who
understand that America is at war with an enemy that will employ any and
all opportunities … and exploit any perceived weaknesses … political and
psychological … to kill Americans, whenever and wherever they find them…
and destroy those very principles, freedoms and ideals which protect us …
and upon which this great nation was founded;
Who we are … are citizens, tired and disgusted with the political left’s,
“Blame America First” crowd, who eagerly rush to judgment (and the nearest
camera) to blame this country and her people for all the world’s ills,
from … Global Warming to International Terrorism;
Who we are … are Americans who are grateful for a President who
understands that National Security must come before Political Correctness;
Who we are … are parents who recognize that our children are America’s
most precious asset. That’s why we are so vocal against the Media’s
obsession with Hollywood’s perversities … and the morally corrupt,
socially inept “Pop Culture Icons” it incessantly creates for our youth.
Who we are … are political voices, many of whom are former Liberals, who
now recognize our actions must be based on realities … unlike today’s
Liberals who seem content to act on “feelings” and speak only in
platitudes;
Who we are … are the sons and daughters of immigrants, many of whom came
to America themselves to escape tyranny and discrimination in their own
homeland … but they came here legally! As Conservatives, we demand our
lawmakers take any and all steps necessary to immediately enforce our
laws, secure our borders and protect our nation;
Who we are … are voters who demand that far-reaching governmental policies
must be based on fact … not feelings … and debated on the merits of
science and pragmatism … not political correctness … nor expediency;
Who we are … are people of faith who believe in the sanctity of life, the
blessedness of marriage and the preservation of the family. We also hold
that abortion is immoral … and partial birth abortion is nothing short of
legislative genocide;
Who we are … are constituents disgusted by the posturing of liberal
politicians who seek only to exploit the horrors of war through the
debating of defeatist Resolutions. Resolutions proposed by Liberals for no
purpose other than to embellish themselves with the far left, while
embarrassing the country and our military … without any care nor regard as
to how their actions may demoralize our troops … and encourage our
enemies!
Who we are … are concerned individuals who recognize that the Left’s
mantra “I support the troops but not the war” is an oxymoron perpetuated
by those whose only intent is to weaken the war effort and demoralize our
fighting forces. It’s impossible to separate “the warrior from the war”
and if you don’t understand that fact, then re-think your position,
because the fastest and most effective method of defeating an army is to
destroy its morale by questioning its mission … just ask our enemies!!
Who we are … are Americans who sadly recognize with War comes casualties.
But we also recognize day, after day, after day, that to only report the
deaths of America’s bravest … while completely ignoring the successes,
achievements and objectives for which they died … is a disgrace of such
proportion that it makes us wonder …. On whose side is the Media?
Who we are … are people proud that under the Bush Administration, despite
numerous attempts, not one single terrorist attack has occurred on our
soil in over 5 ½ years; our economy has climbed to an all time high; taxes
and inflation are at twenty year lows; Federal tax revenues are the
highest in our nation’s history and the deficit is down by almost 50% (as
predicted by the President). Yet, despite all this, the liberal leadership
in Congress is threatening to “take America in a new direction”!
Who we are … are freedom loving individuals who are opposed to activist
Judges who seem determined to impose upon us their failed, liberal
policies through judicial edicts … rather than our legislative processes;
Who we are … are compassionate people who have always practiced what
Arthur Brooks’ book “WHO REALLY CARES”, recently confirmed. Namely, when
it comes to helping the poor … across the board … Conservatives, from the
working poor to the wealthy … consistently give more of their money … and
their time … than liberals do! Not surprising, these studies confirm what
many of us have known for decades … namely, that liberals are quick to
give away other people’s money but reluctant to part with any of their
own!
Who we are … are historians who recognize that the Liberals’ plans for
“appeasement” and “cut and run” are not new ones! Britain and France did
it in 1914 and their “success” resulted in World War I; Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain did it in 1939 and his “plan” ignited World War II.
Because of today’s high tech weaponry, our world is a far more dangerous
place; consequently, victory is our only option!
Who we are … are people to whom every life is precious, but we also
recognize that freedom is fragile. In a world where the Media’s
“perception” becomes the public’s “reality”, it’s easy to forget that in
America’s last great struggle, 407,300 of our fighting forces gave their
lives … so we could have ours. Our losses averaged 298 a day … for each
and every day of World War II. In comparison, our Iraqi losses have
averaged fewer than 3 a day… and as tragic as that is… it’s up to each and
every one of us to make sure none of them shall have died in vain.
Who we are … are a population grateful to this nation’s men and women (and
the families they left behind) who sacrifice their blood, sweat and tears
to defend America … her people … and her way of life. To you, we say
“thank you” ... and to God, we pray for your blessings … protection … and
safe return.
Who we are … are people firmly committed to Jefferson’s belief … “Our
liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press…” (Thomas
Jefferson to John Jay, 1786). But when the press abused the public’s
trust, he also wrote, “A truth now and then, projecting into an ocean of
newspaper lies, serves like headlands to correct our course” (Thomas
Jefferson to James Monroe, 1815).
I have paid for this ad with my own money, in hopes that this too will
serve as a “truth” to those needing a course correction.
George J. Esseff, Sr
GEsseff@LetsSetTheRecordStraight.org
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