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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto
I missed this post earlier host. Many thanks for your contribution.
You know, the sad thing is (and perhaps to the surprise of some of those who attack me and my politics on this board), I originally supported the war.
Yep. Me. Mr Mephisto. Mr "Anti-Bush, America-hater" Mephisto.
Why? Becuase I believed what Bush and Co told us. I supported the invasion of Afghanistan (still do). I laud the actions of the majority of US troops there and around the world.
But guess what? Once I realised we had been lied to, that there was a much larger degree of cyncial social engineering at work, I changed my mind.
I withdrew my support for the war. I investigated further and monitored the situation; and did not rely upon Fox News or Dan Rather alone for reports. Now when I question the war, when I criticise the actions of America, I'm labeled as a lefty. Because I don't swallow the bitter pill of Bush/Cheney propaganda, I'm considered an apologist for tyranny. I'm asked "why are you so interested in US politics anyway?". I'm personally attacked and insulted.
Oh well. Such is life.
Mr Mephisto
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Actually Mephisto I think you are a smart educated person who post your opinions. Politics should be opinion, and it's not wrong to choose your sides in this arguement.
I'm conservative, but I know that too much conservatism would be horrible for our country. I also know though that too much liberalism would harm us also.
Let me say this, even if you did hate Bush Mr. M, why shouldn't you? You should feel how you want about people. As long as you don't tell me to hate bush, and vice versa I don't tell you to love him I think we stand on even grounds. If you, with constructive reason and dialog motivate me enough to change my opinion on a subject matter that's excellent.
In that post about the Iraq election, in my opinion it's a good thing because it's a developmental story that comes out of the woodworks for what America is doing in Iraq. Does it make America safer? In the broad picture I believe it does. In the immediate picture it will probably be harmful because as the election comes, many of our soldiers will die. People will be crying foul as they see "Unneeded" bloodshed, while others would quietly stay solemn realizing how unique and inspiring such an event will be.
There should always be both sides, if not at least a twinkle of question. We need balance.