[quote=jficquette][quote=toots]Wow, thanks everyone. I read things I had not considered about Obama. Don’t know if they’re all true, but it’s worth thinking about
So, I have read here lots of reasons why I shouldn’t vote for Obama, but not too much about why I should vote for McCain. Because he’s white and patriotic?
Enlighten me more. I’m listening.
ps someone please tell me why right-wingers keep saying liberals are not patriotic? Because we hate this war? My husband and I and all our friends are liberal, and we all love our country.[/quote]
How does your love for the country manifest itself??
Liberals talk that love but having a Joke like Obama as the torch bearer says otherwise.
John
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I think it would be fair to say that patriotism means different things to different people. I also think it is fair to ask people claiming patriotism to back that up.
I think it is fair to ask Toots what she means.
On that note: John, how (other than obvious hate of enemies and naysayers) does your love of country manifest? You have shown love for and affinity toward some of the current parts of government. As I stated earlier, I am liberal and not radical. I distrust Bush as I distrust Castro. After spending time in Cuba, I feel more certain about that then ever that this is an experience that lots of people share globally. They love their country, they believe that their leaders love the country, and they distrust their leaders.
Again, not looking to fight but curious to explore what that love of country means as an experience.
(Honestly, how often do I actually request that conservatives hold forth?)
