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Originally Posted by samcol
But you can definetly blame them for going along with the war and taking a very weak stance against this administration. If I disagree with Bush should I support what the Democrats are not trying to stop. Democrats are just as guilty in my opinion.
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A valid point.
Unfortunately, the sad fact is they have been bullied into submission. If they speak out they have to put up with Rove, Limbaugh, Fox, Robertson's 700 Club and so on telling us all how unpatriotic they are and how they do not support the troops.
And as I linked on another thread, when you have a GOP congressman tell the AF Academy that the GOP withheld benefits because the Dems wanted rules to protect non Christians (i.e. hate crimes) from being harassed in the military, and that congressman gets applause...... something is seriously wrong and we need to find out what.
On the other hand many are starting to come forward and speak out. Hopefully this trend will continue.
But ultimately, the PEOPLE need to speak out and develop a unified stance. It's easy to say, the Dems are just as bad, but if they are being battered by Fox News, Limbaugh, Rove, Pat Robertson's 700 Club and so on and the people who support them remain quiet out of fear, then the ones yelling loudest are going to win.
You can only fight so long and so hard without any support before you start to wonder if anyone even truly cares.
What is important is showing your support. Don't sit and say "what's the point both parties are equally to blame." Instead, show support, physically by going to rallies for people who speak out or by just an e-mail to let them know what they say is appreciated. That support helps those fight and stay strong.