a Freeper's response to Victor Davis Hanson's essay Our Battered American

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2190180/posts?page=61#61 ^ | February 25, 2009 | M1Tanker

[Tolik]

The original Hanson's essay: Victor Davis Hanson: Our Battered American [gets angrier - Must Read Rant]

M1Tanker's response: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2190180/posts?page=61#61

reposted below:

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M1Tanker:

I know I have been away. I am a Battered American serving in the US Army in Afghanistan. I have been ridiculed, lied about, and betrayed by the left for the entire US offensive portion of the GWOT (we were on the defensive/ignore it until 9-11-01). That is 7 years of being slandered and having the enemy propaganda reported by the left as “fact”.

We are now facing a resurgent Taliban that thinks since they “won” the US elections that they will “win” the war and destroy us. I am seeing the surge in Afghanistan CUT IN HALF even as the new administration lies about it and says they are doing what president Bush did not (Bush wanted 30k troops to go, Obama is at 17k).

I am watching, with a heavy heart, the rapid implementation of a National Socialist totalitarian police state in America under the leadership of the SAME people who projected and mislabeled conservatives like myself “NAZIs”.

I have seen a White House that goes after critics BY NAME during press conferences and doing who know what else with federal level investigators into those critics. I have seen an administration who tells gun owners that they have nothing to fear and already has several bills in place to eradicate civilian gun ownership and violate the 2nd Amendment.

I watch in horror as the left pushed a totally unqualified person into power based on race. A person whose character and connections disqualify him from obtaining a security clearance through normal channels. The left slanders MLK’s “Dream” of men being judged by character, not color. I see Lincoln slandered by totalitarian socialists who forget that Republicans put into place the first minority and female 4 Star Generals, the first black Chairman JCS, the first black and black female Sec of State (who the left call all sorts of racist and hateful names), the first Hispanic AG, had more than a few primary Presidential candidates (that the left slandered) and several other ‘firsts’ that the left spit on. I watch a totally unqualified, shady, Chicago political machine operative use a cult of personality to push his dreams of absolute power and quell ALL dissent. I see a national socialist President who says that people who work hard, save, and desire to keep their earnings are “making a virtue out of selfishness”!!!

I watch “patriotism” change from the conservative view of “defend you fellow people against aggression and not giving aid to our barbaric enemies nor stabbing our defenders in the back with lies” to the left’s view of “pay your taxes and shut up (or else)”.

I read the “news” (opinion) coming from the media as they gush about how great the new President is and how the Sec of State is going around bashing the former US President and “apologizing” for freeing millions and standing up for liberty. She then goes to such bastions of liberty like Indonesia (where Christians are burned and have acid poured on them) and China to promise closer ties and holding those nations up as virtuous!!!! The complete LACK of character and maturity from the left as they quest for absolute power is disgusting!!!!

I have heard these leftist cult followers with their “tingles up their leg” feelings (not thoughts) as they compare this President to one who served in the 1930s. Well, they are partially correct in a few ways:

1. FDR's policies failed and put us on the road to dependence and socialism. Likewise, lawyers who sued banks and forced them to loan money to those who could not/would not ever pay, took money from Freddy Mac/Fanny Mae and several other banking companies, and then BLOCKED all attempts by republicans to fix the problems, are NOW IN POWER and will soon control those banks. The socialists are going to “nationalize” the banking and then other industries. FDR's failed dream come true.

2. But Obama, his corrupt ilk, and his cult followers DO remind me of a socialist government in the 1930s. They remind me of Germany and reinforce my tag line. The tag line that has not changed in almost a decade of being on FR. The tag line that the left goes out to prove daily.

Back to being a Battered American before the “Civilian National Security Force” starts asking questions.

[Tolik]

Here!

[Tolik]

Nailed It!
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[BOBTHENAILER]

SUPERB! ! !

[M1Tanker]

Thanks! It takes me 3-5 minutes to load up any links here sometimes. The mostly text format of FR is great as it allows low bandwidth to actually work. I get about 3-10kbs/sec here in Afghanistan which is circa 1992-93 speeds.

Not many sites do that now.

[spodefly]

BTTT

[GOPJ]

We are now facing a resurgent Taliban that thinks since they “won” the US elections that they will “win” the war and destroy us. I am seeing the surge in Afghanistan CUT IN HALF even as the new administration lies about it and says they are doing what president Bush did not (Bush wanted 30k troops to go, Obama is at 17k).

I am watching, with a heavy heart, the rapid implementation of a National Socialist totalitarian police state in America under the leadership of the SAME people who projected and mislabeled conservatives like myself “NAZIs”.

My heart feels heavy as I read this...

[Tolik]

You are welcome!

[Christian4Bush]

STANDING O!!!

[JDoutrider]

STANDING OVATION!!!

I refuse to use "Standing O" for obvious reasons...

[The Right Stuff]

Thanks, Tank. And thank you for your service. We’ll stand behind you.

[JDoutrider]

LOL! That wasn’t a shot at you C4B!!! GMTA!

[Christian4Bush]

Understood! No offense taken! (a rarity, at times, on this forum, but I digress)

[Tolik]

All credits are M1Tanker’s

[EdReform]

BTTT

[roaddog727]

Spot on.

[wombtotomb]

You said it better than I ever could have! Hugs and kisses from the wife of a disabled vet tired of being mislabeled as the enemy. Thank you for your service!

[proud2beconservativeinNJ]

Thanks for posting.

[Prospero]

The WOT has arrived, by stealth, on our shores. What remains to be seen is how soon individual Americans begin to resist, by action rather than reaction. For Republicans, there is no escape from becoming "the Enemy" to this administration, unless you are willing to give up all hope of heaven by becoming a Tokyo Rose.

In the end, it appears Ronald Reagan may not have done us any great favors by defeating the degenerate Jimmy Carter in 1980. He served rather to delay, and perhaps make worse, the inevitable reaction that must surface when the present Tyranny shows its true colors: the long-desired triumph of Progressive Education, the war against Citizenship, the Triumph of the Collective over the Individual.

It is time to carefully consider the very real possibility of a necessity of taking up arms, but not foolishly. It would do nothing to aid a rebirth of freedom and would serve the cause of its stillbirth if patriots helped the Chaos the Washington Regime desires by delivering up to them a "Waco every week."

To succeed a war for American Restoration must be directly opposite of the glory-seeking of the Windy City Rollers, this band of angry children who have taken control of the central government. It must be a real resistance because, now that our highest court had tossed out what cannot be tossed out of our Constitution, the only recourse left are the People, or better, just people.

The war has already begun, and the domestic front of the GWOT is in your own neighborhoods, your own households. We must appeal to nationalism, national destiny as the last bastion of freedom and liberty, and we must promote a compelling vision of the future the Socialists cannot accomplish. Steer clear of mass movements.

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined."

"It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace -- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775

[Veto!]

We are now facing a resurgent Taliban that thinks since they “won” the US elections that they will “win” the war and destroy us.

Absolutely. I posted this all over before the elections, not that it did any good.

An Arab friend of mine, a US citizen for 25 years, went to Iraq as a translator and Bush hater, came back as a lover of Bush, the US troops, and what we've done in Iraq. She said that electing Hussein-Obama would be a huge mistake as it would open the door to extremists who believe that having Hussein in power would give them carte blanche to attack us with no fear of reprisal. In their view, the Hussein name means having lifetime tribal allegiance, putting it ahead of everything else.

OTOH, if Barack Hussein goes against them, HE might be personally at risk for his betrayal of Arab causes.

[M1Tanker]

You above all are the one I thank and with immense gratitude say “you are welcome”.

My wife is home with our three kids, all under 4, and living off base as our facility has no housing due to BRAC.

My best to your husband/my brother in arms. Some of us will never forget that our wounded brothers ARE always are brothers. Those who do forget remember it when one rocket/mortar/IED strike adds them to that rank. My job now is to help make sure our wounded/KIA numbers stay low and are kept low, while the enemy’s remain at maximum. My life as a tanker is pretty much over (no US tanks in Afghanistan), but my assignment still brings me a lot of satisfaction in reducing US casualties.

[wombtotomb]

while he was not disabled in the line of duty (he did not serve in war time, but was called up to deal with grenada, though it was over before he got there), my sentiments are the same. I read a great line on here about how all veterans whether current, retired, active, disabled or not, all gave a blank check to our country that was payable up to and including their lives. We owe them all more than we can repay. Freedom is NOT free, it is priceless, and bless you for your dedication. I sleep well with you and your brothers on that wall......

[wombtotomb]

Hubby also said to let his brothers overseas know, he may be out of active duty, but no military man is ever off duty. They are ever vigilant on the homefront so their brothers can continue your work abroad. That check is still good as far as they are concerned..........

[mojitojoe]

A real American hero!!!

[mojitojoe]

I fear you may be right. obama is just the one sent to complete the job when the time was right.

[wastedyears]

I’d write that check under different conditions.

I’m one civilian that will hold the line with those not on active duty.

[wastedyears]

A piece that gives me a slight chill when I read it.

[Running On Empty]

Marking

[wombtotomb]

:)

[Just A Nobody]

Must read response from one of our heroes ping!

[Just A Nobody]

Again, thanks for posting M1Tanker's response to the VDH article and to M1Tanker for writing.

Everyone should know exactly how our military personnel feel about what is happening on the homefront while they are fighting on foreign soil.

[boxlunch]

Bump for a superb letter. Thank you M1Tanker

[MeekOneGOP]

Pingin’ my General Interest and Texas Lists here!

Thanks for the heads up, EdReform. :)

Ping! Ping! Ping!

[MeekOneGOP]

Obama lies so much, he can lie Kringtone under the table, imho!

[Brad’s Gramma]

BTTT!!!!!

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Scratch a liberal, reveal a fascist.

[Arrowhead1952]

Tanks a lot M1Tanker. < :~)

[Arrowhead1952]

Ping.

[Gondring]

In the end, it appears Ronald Reagan may not have done us any great favors by defeating the degenerate Jimmy Carter in 1980.

So wrong.

A more appropriate point is that the electorate did us no favor by sending Bushes who destroyed the GOP and what it stood for.

[Fiddlstix]

Obama lies so much, he can lie Kringtone under the table, imho!

Hey. He makes the Klintoon look almost like a paragon of virtue

[Wyatt's Torch]

He makes the Klintoon look almost like a paragon of virtue

It is incredibly sad that I would take Bill Clinton as POTUS right now and not think twice about it. He is FAR more palatable than Obamarx...

[TChris]

Remember, dear FRiends, that BJ Clinton had a fairly strong Republican congress holding him at bay.

In the same circumstances as ZeroBama, I doubt BJ would be a whole lot different.

[Wyatt's Torch]

Clinton was a pragmatist who just wanted to be re-elected and loved. He did not have a GOP congress at the same time in his presidency. After the 94 GOP sweep, he changed his tune on some things. the problem with Obamarx is that he is a true believer. He is a radical Marxist and will seek to destroy the capitalist system and this country’s way of life for over 200 years. I truly fear we will never recover from his time in office.

[Grammy]

Thank you M1Tanker, first for your service to our country, and secondly, for your thoughtful response.

There is a difference between outraging the American public, and enraging the American public.

I fear we are close to being enraged.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey. He makes the Klintoon look almost like a paragon of virtue

Exactly !!!! I share that sentiment. Thought about that myself as well.

It's so sad when we have a POTUS that is SO BAD, that Kringtone looks almost okay. :(

[Gritty]

This is going to be a rough ride.