Alan Keyes comes out in support of President Bush, denounces Democrats, "our survival is at stake!"

Transcript of Hannity & Colmes ^ | Feb 4, 2004 | Alan Keyes

[Judith Anne]

Excellent post, Mr. Robinson.

I wholeheartedly support and will happily vote for President Bush this fall. There is no better candidate to vote for, and he has earned his second term many times over. I look forward to his initiatives in a second term with great interest and hope.

[abigkahuna]

Like many, I was brought up in a "democrat" household. In 2000 I voted for Bush after paying very close attention to what was being said by Gore, et al.

I am now a registered Independent in the state of California---and proud of it (being independent and a Californian)

In 2004 I will vote for GWB for the simple reason that we are in a war, a war more insidious and dangerous than we have faced since the birth of our country.

On a side note I believe that Al Queda's strings are being pulled by the former Soviet Union.

This is War and so far I see no reason to elect Kerry to continue prosecution of this war which may last another ten years.

As an independent and former democrat, I do not see republicans as "the answer" to returning America to its constitutional roots. I believe for the most part that both parties are crumbled heaps of power mongering. That being said I can only hope that GWB will steer the country in the right directions. So far on his domestic agenda there are many areas that I vehemently disagree. But despite those issues, for now GWB has my vote.

[MissAmericanPie]

I would like your opinion on Bush's promotion of the FTAA treaty, and what effect his amnesty of 12 million illegals will have on the delicate 50/50 balance at the ballot box.

I would like to know what the plan is for rolling back decades of liberal corruption. Does the battle begin with the leftist movement of the Republican party? What would actally work to move the Party back from it's march left?

If Bush wins against all odds, what measures are in place to prevent him from initiating this amnesty or the FTAA treaty? Does he have the best chance out of all the cadidates of getting this type of destruction through congress and the senate? Because if he does manage all of the above it is most likely the last time there will be a Republican holding any office in the USofA.

If the Republican Party has to be liberal lite to stay in the game, that pretty much means that conservatives have no real representation in this country. What then? I know you urge us to work with what we have, but shutting up and voting, is not a plan that has any real effect in rolling back decades of corruption or moving the party right.

I think the only thing politicians fear is being out of office. If all they get for their liberal actions is smiles and pats on the back I don't see them having any reason to change or fear the electorate. If conservatives are vital to the party, we should demand to come away from the table with some representation of our ideals. What is your long term plan?

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

You won't convince me to start disliking this President in any way.

I was one of those veterans that served in the same war as Kerry. The difference between myself and Kerry is, I didn't betray my country and dishonor my service after I returned to my Homeland.

I saw just as much if not more action than Kerry did, but in my case, the men that fought with me were equally committed to each other and we quickly defeated the enemy because of that commitment.

I see my country in DEEP trouble, not because of puny little nit-picks like I hear you "Purists" constantly rant about, but real and dangerous trouble.

Cynicism, apathy and complacency have become the enemy we cannot win against. It has taken a firm control of those who call themselves "True Conservatives" and it will end in our overall defeat because we lost our vision and resolve for a higher calling.

I will not play with the idealistic splitting of hairs. Our duties to the better health of this country clearly lies with the President. Like any good soldier, I fought too hard and to many of us died to keep this ground under our feet. And I refuse to give up what we've gained so far.

[abigkahuna]

To clarify, the domestic issues of the president that I disagree have to do with the inflated farm bill, tHe illegal alien/Bracaro program and several other items in a similar vain.

An aside, I was a democrat, that did not mean I was a liberal. I consider myself a conservative, that does not mean I am a republican.

[FairOpinion]

"I would like to know what the plan is for rolling back decades of liberal corruption. Does the battle begin with the leftist movement of the Republican party?"

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The battle "begins" -- or rather continues, by re-electing Bush and electing more Republicans, so they are less constrained by the Democrats in shifting the country towards more conservative ideas. When you have a runaway train, it is physically impossible to turn it around 180 degrees, you gradually slow it down and slowly turn it a few degrees, then a few more degrees, and so on. You are complaining, because Bush didn't wave a magic wand and turn the runaway train around 180 degress in 10 seconds.

[Badray]

"The worst electoral damage to Bush's cause here is done by overzealous Bush supporters, not the third party recruiters."

BINGO!

The overzealous are blind to the fact that there is a lot of resentment towards Bush. Bush and Rove can surround themselves with 'yes men', but that doesn't mean that they're right or on the right path.

[Trinity_Tx]

Because if he does manage all of the above it is most likely the last time there will be a Republican holding any office in the USofA."

Precisely... a fact that is understood, accepted, and considered by pragmatists who act according to that limitation, regardless of their ideological preferences.

I think the smartest thing to do is to copy the frog-boiling method used by Liberals - and you can't do that unless you're in a position of power...

So let's keep our positions, maintain any power we manage to eek away from the Liberals, and gradually show the average Joe-voter that our ideas will truly work to make a better country for everyone.

[Jim Robinson]

It's not amnesty. It's a worker program and a strengthening of our borders. If you want amnesty, let Kerry or any of the Democrats win the White House. They have promised instant no questions asked amnesty with full citizenship and voting rights to all 12,000,000 illegals immediately. And I don't think I'll be placing dislike for the proposed FTAA treaty in a higher position than winning the war on terror. There will be many fights over that one in the coming years despite who wins the White House. The important thing now is to concentrate on winning the war and replacing the liberal activists.

Holding the White House and increasing the margins in both houses of congress while keeping the Democrats out will go a long ways in removing corruption and will eventually set the stage for rolling back the liberal excesses. A large part of the problem is the liberal activist judiciary. The activist judges must be replaced as they die off or retire with people of character who will abide by the Constitution. We know exactly what kind of judges the Democrats appoint and I don't know about you, but I don't want them. The only way to get the turnover in the judiciary is for the Republicans to hold the White House and the Senate for several terms in a row. Now is not the time to give it up.

We have the best chance with Bush and the Republicans. The Republicans are already starting to make noises about spending and some of the other proposals. There's no way the Kerry/Clinton/Kennedy/Boxer, et al, are going to improve our chances. Vote them out.

I don't think the Republican party will be liberal-lite. I believe the Bush people have done the calculus to do what it takes to deprive the Democrats the edge on certain issues and hopefully to bring some of the Democrat and swing voters their way, so he can hold the White House. I also believe that each of Bush's plans and proposals have some door or feature that is an opening to privatization, or accountability, or is in some measure better than the Democrat proposal for the respective issue. If we don't get Bush, we will get the Democrat plan. It ain't pretty.

Again, the major issue in the long term is the turnover in the judiciary. I believe we'll never have a shot at regaining our freedoms or our constitutional government until we dump the majority of the activists off the bench. And in the short and mid terms, winning the war on terror has to be the highest priority. I believe we should do whatever it takes to reelect Bush. A Democrat as commander-in-chief at this time would be a total disaster for us, and for the entire world.

[mitch5501]

couldn't agree more with your #102...and there are plenty of Aussies down under that are praying Bush wins,along with John Howard.

Some folks just simply don't seem to grasp the seriousness of these times.

The situation here in Australia is so similar I could repeat your words with just the names changed...hope you don't mind.

"I thank God every day for Prime Minister Howard and pray that He will grant him the wisdom and strength to lead our nation (and continue to unwaveringly support the leading nation)through this war for our survival and through these perilous times. I thank God that John Howard is a pro-life, pro-marriage, pro-family Christian and is not one to shirk his duties or waver in the face of adversity.Latham does not have what it takes to lead this nation. None of the Labor/Democrat/Greens etc candidates do."

God bless and keep America!

[FairOpinion]

"And my second point is that since we are all so different, we should try to be respectful of each other's opinions"

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You are intimating and expressly saying that people who support Bush are the ones who aren't "respectful" of the "dissenters" opinions. That shows your bias.

Many of us experienced on numerous occasions, that when we try to have a "reasoned discussions" (words the anti-Bush elements are so fond of), and bring facts and logic to the discussion, we get back posts like "you are a moron", which seems to be what is considered by "reasoned arguments" by the anti-Bush elements, claiming to be conservatives. Apparently you have no problem with that, since you very carefully crafted your statements to direct them at those defending Bush, trying to portray us as "insufferable bullies" in the face of the "refined, reasoned discussion" presented by the anti-Bush elements, masquarading as conservatives.

Some of us are very tired of their hypocrisy.

[FairOpinion]

We also appreciate the courage of John Howard for standing with President Bush in the War against Terror, despite some attacks he suffered in Australia for his stand.

I am glad there are at least some people in Australia -- John Howard and you, at least -- who do grasp the gravity of the situation.

[MissAmericanPie]

"You are complaining, because Bush didn't wave a magic wand and turn the runaway train around 180 degress in 10 seconds."

That is not true at all, I'm smarter than that. I am complaining that the damage he has managed in his first term can be exceeded beyond all ability to repair in his second.

The FTAA treaty slowly usurps the constitution and places us under international law. The Supreme Court is studying international law right now, and have stated that when international law conflicts with the constitution the constitution will have to be set aside. There is no bill of rights in international law. No writ of habeous corpus. Eventually, in case after case, when it gets down to some shop owner in Podunck, Miss. suing some shop owner in Chili, international law will finally usurp the constitution entirely.

Reagan created and instant 3 million strong voting block for demonrats with his amnesty. One that has influnenced the invasion we are suffering now. If Bush gets an 12 million amnesty passed what does that do to the delicate balance we are experiencing at the polls now between 50% demonrats and 50% Republicans? Or should we not consider these questions, hold our noses and vote?

I assume there is a cohesive and workable plan that I am not privy to, to contain and constrain the Republican Party from it's leftward bent. If not shouldn't there be one? Given the mindset of politicians shouldn't a plan contain the power of reward and punishment? If so how is it to be wielded? We have talked for years about incremental steps while Demonrats have galloped on our faces to the point that conservatives are foreigners in their own party and without representation. What are these future incremental steps and how do we implement them?

[mitch5501]

thanks!

Howard certainly has suffered..."war criminal/crimes against humanity/Bush's lapdog/most embarrasing moment in Australia's history" blah blah blah!

When I listen to the fragmentory arguing over the war on terrorism/Iraq etc I'm constantly reminded of a quote from Churchill "those with the most will will eventually win"

If the west could show a unified WILL this war would be a lot shorter.

Liberals don't seem to understand how much they are empowering their own enemies!

Some of the talk from politicians here in Oz (and no doubt elsewhere) in the context of the current situation is downright bloody dangerous!

[EternalVigilance]

Way to go, sir.

[EternalVigilance]

Thanks for this great post.

I think your political stance vis a vis this election year is perfect.

[MEG33]

I thank God Howard led Australia during these perilous time and pray he will continue.