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THE BUMPER STICKER PROOF
Opinion Editiorials ^ | September 22, 2004 | Patrick Rooney

Posted on 09/22/2004 6:14:00 PM PDT by abigail2

The Bumper Sticker Proof
Patrick Rooney

Have you ever noticed as you drive the roads and highways how many “Kerry for President” bumper stickers there are in comparison to “Bush for President” stickers?

I have. And we all know why that is.

Let’s face it, everyone—liberal and conservative alike—understands the reason why. It’s the same reason that conservative newspapers on college campuses are much more likely to be stolen than are liberal papers.

It’s the same reason conservative yard signs are more likely to be uprooted from the ground than are liberal signs. A young girl can have a conservative placard ripped out of her hands and torn to shreds, where I doubt if we’d see the same happen to a young girl carrying a liberal sign.

It’s also the same reason conservatives are more likely to be vilified, castigated, ridiculed, and even have their lives threatened much more often than are liberals.

The reason we see all these “Kerry for President” stickers in far greater numbers is obvious—liberals know, that for all their “conservatives want to poison the water and kill grandma” rhetoric, they actually feel quite safe around conservatives.

On the other hand, conservatives complain how dangerous many liberals are, and they’re right. Conservatives know that when they make the decision to slap that bumper sticker on their car, there’s a reasonable chance they may be the victim of some good old-fashioned vandalism or worse.

And what about actually speaking out? Conservatives have long been aware of the physical danger often associated with speaking out to “peace and love” liberals.

You see, it’s not that we never speak about this elephant—or donkey as the case may be—in the middle of the room. It’s just that we accept his behavior as normal. And the perpetrator accepts the behavior as normal too.

But here’s the kicker—many liberals then go out and call conservatives “mean spirited”, “Hitler”, and “racist”, knowing it’s all a lie. But amazingly in some people’s minds the lie sticks!

Communists are known for a “means justifies the ends” mentality. In other words, their ends are so “glorious” that the means—which we know includes torture and mass murder—are considered acceptable and often necessary.

We are seeing that Islamic terrorists think the same way.

Unfortunately, too many liberals have adopted a “means justifies the ends” mentality too. While the vast majority don’t go to the limits of Communists and Islamo-Fascists, it is clear that going beyond the constraints of conscience is often considered no problem in their quest for the ends they seek.

The religion of these liberals is hatred. Their glorious vision is really not some kind of utopia; instead their highest happiness is to see the downfall of those who remind them of their own lack of character.

The current president is a man of character. His very presence reminds his enemies of their moral ugliness and weakness. He has become the focal point of their fury, and as we know, fury unleashed knows no bounds.

There is a misnomer bandied about, often by well meaning conservatives, that liberals are “good people”; that in the words of singer Dave Mason, “There ain’t no good guys, there ain’t no bad guys, there’s only you and me and we just disagree.”

Nice try, Dave. The real truth is that while there are decent, well-meaning liberals, the average liberal is not a good person. Liberals are typically angry people underneath their peace and love and “anything goes” exterior. “Anything goes except truth” should be their motto.

Don’t get me wrong—not all conservatives are angels—far from it. But there’s nowhere near the level of hate in the conservative movement as there is in the world of liberalism.

Conservatives must resist the temptation to allow the threats of liberals—overt or implied—to intimidate them into silence of word or deed. We all must stand, using wisdom and courage as our guide.

And the bumper sticker proof should be used to quickly end future liberal attempts to portray conservatives as neo-Hitlers. The American people are beginning to figure out just who the real haters are. And that gives me hope for our future.

Patrick Rooney is the Director of Development at BOND, the Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny, a nonprofit organization dedicated to “Rebuilding the Family By Rebuilding the Man.” Patrick's articles appear on a number of websites, and his book reviews are published in the New Oxford Review. Patrick is also a frequent radio guest host.

For more information, please visit www.bondinfo.org , call 1-800-411-BOND (2663), or write to patrick@bondinfo.org.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Editorial; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bumperstickers; conservatives; hate; kerry; liberals; terrorism
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To: smokeyb
No, no, smokey.

They waited until after the convention to distribute them. They're out there now.

41 posted on 09/22/2004 6:34:29 PM PDT by ohioWfan (BUSH 2004 -Leadership, Integrity, Morality)
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To: guitfiddlist

are you going to do that? or organize that is gets done?


42 posted on 09/22/2004 6:34:34 PM PDT by phxaz (for now it's a cold civil war in the usa.)
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To: NavVet
I taped mine on the inside of the window to avoid vandelism.

You may end up with a broken window in addition to getting keyed. Good luck.

43 posted on 09/22/2004 6:34:39 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: Boundless

I just got 8.5 x 12 magnetic "ink jet" sheets at Staples - haven't yet tried to see how well they work. Cost about $11/ 4 sheets.
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44 posted on 09/22/2004 6:35:32 PM PDT by AFPhys ((.Praying for President Bush, our troops, their families, and all my American neighbors..))
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To: abigail2

Happy to report from north Georgia---hardly any sKerry bumper stickers here!


45 posted on 09/22/2004 6:35:48 PM PDT by southernerwithanattitude (new and improved redneck)
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To: Falcon4.0

Wonder if they would vandalize a car with a Bush sticker and the license tag of "GUNBOAT".


46 posted on 09/22/2004 6:36:41 PM PDT by Kadric
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To: abigail2

Hi abigail! I had a "Dump Davis" sticker on my car a while back, and it must have pi**ed someone off, because it got torn off and there was a scratch in its place... Gray Davis must have done it.... :^)


47 posted on 09/22/2004 6:36:42 PM PDT by janetgreen
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To: abigail2

Been a victim? Click on image to order and make a point.

48 posted on 09/22/2004 6:36:48 PM PDT by smith288 (ejsmithweb.com)
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To: Chad Fairbanks; skeeter; gubamyster; philetus; Buck72; LibertyAndJusticeForAll; smokeyb; ...
And what about actually speaking out? Conservatives have long been aware of the physical danger often associated with speaking out to “peace and love” liberals.

Like "Rev" Jesse Jackson and his buddies attack on Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson!!

Thanks Chad..

49 posted on 09/22/2004 6:37:10 PM PDT by abigail2 (Budding terrorists...liberals)
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To: swilhelm73

i moved out of boston after seeing many mondale/ferraro bumper stickers with mondale scratched out.


50 posted on 09/22/2004 6:38:17 PM PDT by phxaz (for now it's a cold civil war in the usa.)
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To: abigail2
Funny bumper sticker!

I actually saw it on a car a couple of weeks ago before I found it on www.notfondakerry.com

51 posted on 09/22/2004 6:39:11 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative (What did Dan Rather know, and when did he know it?)
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To: abigail2


52 posted on 09/22/2004 6:39:24 PM PDT by doug from upland (Dan Rather is a journalist like Michael Moore is a pole vaulter.)
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To: dubyaismypresident; biblewonk; HouTom; At _War_With_Liberals; uncbob; goodnesswins; familyofman; ...
I saw a lefty bumber sticker that said "I'm voting for the kids". I chuckled and said "I'm voting for the grown ups"

I love it!

53 posted on 09/22/2004 6:39:51 PM PDT by abigail2 (Budding terrorists...liberals)
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To: abigail2
I've seen many more Bush bumper stickers (mostly the W'04 variety) than Kerry ones in New Jersey.
54 posted on 09/22/2004 6:39:55 PM PDT by beyondashadow
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To: abigail2
A young girl can have a conservative placard ripped out of her hands and torn to shreds, where I doubt if we’d see the same happen to a young girl carrying a liberal sign.

Totally true, but when you're talking about a three year old, I think it's OK to say toddler instead of young girl.

55 posted on 09/22/2004 6:40:29 PM PDT by Sal
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To: abigail2
Unfortunately, too many liberals have adopted a “means justifies the ends” mentality too.

This has been the mantra of Hillary Clinton for the last 14 years.

57 posted on 09/22/2004 6:40:41 PM PDT by Pagey ("How did Hillary Clinton become a Senator"? Have you ever asked yourself that question?)
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To: abigail2

Two weeks ago I drove from NY to Detroit and I only saw 3 Kerry / Democrat stickers the whole way there and back. There were so many conservative stickers, support our troops, etc that I stopped counting after many dozen. I'd say at least 100.


58 posted on 09/22/2004 6:40:50 PM PDT by t_skoz
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To: abigail2
I have a Viva Bush bumper sticker on my Honda Del sol. 3 weeks or so ago I was driving home from a bar at approximately 11:00 p.m. when this Dodge Ram came up behind me. He then pulled to the left and passed me while his girlfriend rolled down the window, flipped me the bird and yelled F%$k you then tried to run me off the road. fortunately I saw it coming and was able to slam on my brakes while he kept going. This is in Macomb Twp., a civilized suburb of Detroit.

Coincidence? who knows......

59 posted on 09/22/2004 6:41:05 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (If a post lacks aspace here and thereit's because I am running out of them. Where can I get more?)
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