Patriotism Means Service, Not 'Dissent'

Human Events ^ | 01-09-06 | Rabbi Aryeh Spero

[Coop]

Excellent article

[Coop]

Fantastic article.

At least, I think so. Having served in the military, I ain't pertikerly edyookated.

[smoothsailing]

Yuh, I wuz n dat millterry to, Coop! :)

[GladesGuru]

While I am happy to see a Rabbi raising these issues, perhaps he needs to look at his co-religionists if he wants his question, "How did it come about that America bred in its midst such self-worshipping ingrates and self-centered brats?"

From the Frankfort Institute (Adorno, ad nauseam) to a horde of Communism Lite impaired bureaucrats, educators, presstitutes like the New York Slimes slimer just killed in DC for his wallet, to the denizens of Hollyweird, those who advanced the agenda of Communism all too often sat in one synagogue or another.

To have confused the ancient cry for social justice with socialism is unforgivable for those who claim to have been charged with being an example of the Law handed down in Sinai.

There really is a difference between social justice and socialism. And somewhere on the hike from Sinai to socialism, many of the Rabbi's co-religionists took a seriously wrong turn.

[ZGuy]

Unfortunately a democrat simply has to say the magic words "Are you questioning my patriotism?" for the typical republican to go running for cover.

[Texas_Jarhead]

BUMP

[Milhous]

bttt

[Robe]

I was in NY for the Holidays, and visited the WTC...
In a building facing Ground Zero, on the top floor, was a sign that said "DISSIDENCE IS PATRIOTIC" along with a PEACE SIGN

It really pi$$ed me off !!!!

[talleyman]

Unfortunately a democrat simply has to say the magic words "Are you questioning my patriotism?"...

My standard response is, "No, you have none to question."

[Blzbba]

"With fewer liberals than ever enlisting in our armed services or serving in command positions, liberals have redefined patriotism to mean "dissent",protesting against U.S. policy. Why? Because that is what liberals do"

So I guess Teddy Roosevelt was a liberal:

Teddy Quote

To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. (1918)

The Rabbi should stick to religion, something he probably knows better than politics.

[rlmorel]

An extraordiary article...VERY well written.

[talleyman]

Mega-bump! Can you post this every day?

[Landry Fan]

thank you for the ping

[dighton]

Compare this Medal of Honor recipient -- “That was one day in my life and it happened a long time ago” -- to dissenters preening themselves for courage.

[AmericanChef]

It's difficult to have an intelligent, meaningful conversation with liberals. They really have a shallow understanding of the world. Don't know why they have such a hallowed reputation, or at least today's crop hasn't earned it.

[captain anode]

Liberals = SNOBS

Accurate, factual, and concise.

Wonderfully composed and well thought out.


We hang together, or we’re hung by our enemy.

[freema]

VERY good point, drawing the line between social justice and socialism. I have seen than far too often in other religion as well, that blurring of the line, no distinction, but never quite put my finger on it.

[astounded]

"Better put some ice on that..." a phrase attributed to one who arguably represents the ultimate in what ails America.

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