Rico:

The anti-war mentality is as dangerous and reckless, perhaps more so than the "war mentality". I grew up in the era of the peaceniks. Peace is a laudable goal, and we will see periods of peace, but to ignore the reality of war and acknowledge that from time to time it's going to happen is simply not realistic. No one wants to go to war, it's hell, people die, sometimes innocent people die, gratefully today this is becoming less that in years past, and I hope we will be able to reduce the loss of innocents even further in the coming years.

The peace mentality generally leads to weakness and an appeasement attitude. "Can't we all just get along."  This mentality would eventually end the US, as we would become the target of those wanting to test that weakness. We very well could have situation where we actually be fighting an invader off of OUR soil and beaches, I prefer to fight on the enemies beaches, thank you very much. But if they come here, then they will run into me and more like me, which will be protecting the peaceniks while they wring the hands and chant "Wore is me"

Skip

I thank you for your service, Rico. The way the peaceniks treated you and your brethren upon returning home is, to me, one of the darker days in our history. And you above all, know better even than me, that no one wants war.

Skip

Hi Guys,

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One thing that scares me about voting for McCain is what would happen if the unthinkable happens and he dies.

Palin becomes President.  It's hard for me to think of a worse fate.

Careful Doc. my humorous post showing Palin in the oval office, earned me 3 red arrows, your tip-toeing in the valley of red arrow throwers.

Take Care
Rico

Quoting Rico:

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Careful Doc. my humorous post showing Palin in the oval office, earned me 3 red arrows, your tip-toeing in the valley of red arrow throwers.

So far, it's gotten me a green arrow - but I don't think any red arrows should be given PERIOD for political views unless you're a mean-ass bastard when you do it and your post violates forum rules.

People who give red arrows because of differing political views that don't break forum rules are mean-ass bastards.

Quoting Rico:

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Hi Guys,

I'm a Viet Nam veteran with 3 tours of duty, & was told communism would engulf (domino theory) the whole area, if we didn't stop the red commies. It did not quite turn out that way, now you see wall street companies setting up business there.

Much respect for that.  Out of all of the VFWs, you guys got the short stick. 

Quoting Dr. Killpatient:

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One thing that scares me about voting for McCain is what would happen if the unthinkable happens and he dies.

Palin becomes President.  It's hard for me to think of a worse fate.

A worse fate to me would be if the reverse happens and we end up with an equally unqualified person taking the office of President, namely Barak.  The likelihood of Palin becoming president if McCain is elected is far less than the likelihood of Obama becoming President if HE is elected.  I realize you didn't mention why you fear Palin.  Maybe it isn't because of lack of experience -- because if that were the reason, you should have as much to fear from Obama's inexperience.

Quoting kdh1949:

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Quoting Dr. Killpatient:

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One thing that scares me about voting for McCain is what would happen if the unthinkable happens and he dies.

Palin becomes President.  It's hard for me to think of a worse fate.

A worse fate to me would be if the reverse happens and we end up with an equally unqualified person taking the office of President, namely Barak.  The likelihood of Palin becoming president if McCain is elected is far less than the likelihood of Obama becoming President if HE is elected.  I realize you didn't mention why you fear Palin.  Maybe it isn't because of lack of experience -- because if that were the reason, you should have as much to fear from Obama's inexperience.

I have to agree, ken. Can you say thin resume? The man has NO qualifications to be President, he didn't do the job he was elected to do in either the Illinois Legislature or the US Senate. He has lied to the American people, repeatedly, he has refused to provide answers to direct questions relating to his past. The answers he has provided have been obscure at best, based on what is KNOWN. He will bring change allright, the change will be all that you have in your pocket.

Skip

And I don't happen to like the way Obama sidesteps issues and questions which don't suit him.  For me, experience IS important, and I'm not impressed with Obama's.  Sure, inexperience can be fixed -- but the job of President of the United States in no place for on-the-job training in basics.