Posted on 12/23/2014 4:42:22 AM PST by Kaslin
I believe in putting Americans first. Poor Americans should come before illegal immigrants, the lives of our troops are more important than the lives of the terrorists they’re fighting and I don't much care what the United Nations or "international law" has to say about anything. I wish everybody well and think we have a debt of honor to the countries that fought shoulder-to-shoulder with us in wars, but I’m not a “citizen of the world.” I’m an American first and the rest of the world is a very distant second.
I don’t care for most of the politicians in our country, even the ones in my party -- and our President is a disgrace. But, I also think God couldn't give anyone a much sweeter gift than the privilege of being an American citizen. That's something every good American should remember and teach to his children. I’m proud when I see a flag wave because it’s the symbol of a people who conquered a continent, became a superpower and saved the world three times. If you don’t feel any pride for being a part of a nation like that, you should move to a nation you can be proud to support.
As an American, I have a healthy disrespect for the government, along with any busybodies who want to tell me what to do or bureaucrats who think they know how to spend my money better than I do. I don't need help from the government any more than our ancestors needed help from the British and the few things I want it to do, it doesn't do very well. When the government secures the border, stops giving our tax dollars to lazy people who won’t work, and balances the budget, then I'll stop resenting every dime I have to send in on April 15th.
I respect cops, soldiers, firemen and anybody else who runs toward danger when everyone else runs away. I like feminine women, men who fulfill their responsibilities, and children who've been spanked until they've learned to treat adults with courtesy. While we're at it, if your kid is getting in trouble at school, stop blaming the teacher and punish his sorry little butt until he straightens up and flies right. If we had more kids getting spanked and less parents letting them run wild and walk around with their pants hanging below their behinds, we'd have a better country.
While we're at it, I say "Yes, sir” and “No, ma’m," I tip 20% and I treat everyone from janitors to waitresses with respect. If I need to yell at someone, I'll have a manager called up so I'm at least yelling at someone who can do something about my problem instead of venting at some working stiff who's just doing his job. I open doors for women, pull out their chairs and offer them seats on the subway. If a woman doesn't like that, then that's her problem, not mine.
I wouldn't tell any woman she has to try to look attractive for men, act like a lady, and make me a sandwich, but I will admit that I appreciate the women who do. I also don't mind telling a woman she looks great if she does. What kind of world would it be if we can't tell a woman who spent an hour trying to make herself look beautiful before she went out that it worked? All these feminists who insist women are just like men? They don’t even know themselves. The reason men love women is because they aren't like us.
I don't care what race, sex, gender or religion you are; you don't deserve to be discriminated against and you don't deserve any special privileges. If you expect me to turn a blind eye while you treat someone badly or feel entitled to special treatment, you're going to be disappointed. I don't care if you get offended because you can take your trigger words and your complaints about “white privilege,” turn them sideways, then shove them where the sun doesn't shine. Curse me out if you like, but at least do it in English since that's the language we speak in this country.
I think we should be more concerned with telling people the truth than sparing their feelings. There is a God and your life will be better if you believe in HIM. You’re stuck with the gender you’re born with and you can’t change it. Abortion is killing a living, breathing human being who would love you with all his heart. Ninety nine percent of the time your kids will do better if they have a mommy and a daddy in the home. You can’t be a good Christian and support abortion or gay marriage. Better to get mad about it now and have a chance to do something than to figure it out when it’s too late.
Nobody owes me anything and you’ll never hear me complaining that life’s unfair. I was born an American, I have two parents, I’ve loved and been loved in return and so as far as I’m concerned, that means I hit life’s lottery. Too many people don’t realize how good they have it here because they weren’t raised right, they’ve never cracked open a history book and they spend too much time envying people who have more than they do instead of appreciating what they have. This is the greatest country God ever raised up from the muck and any American who isn’t willing to say so has something wrong with him.
“War is cruelty” according to WT Sherman. Well, he was right, and for another example, with plenty of colorful language, George Patton had plenty more. In my words, twist the enemy’s arm until they surrender, an beg for a treaty, even if it is on your terms. Sadly, it seems the PC attitude has taken over, an the U.S. is on a spiral in the drain.
One very hearty “Huzzah” to this author and may God Bless every one of us this Christmas season. This article couldn’t be more spot on. God Bless America!
AMEN!
I like it.
Bravo!
I still do this. I can't take credit for it but the best answer if a women objects is "Well, I'm not doing it because you're a women, I'm doing it because I'm a gentleman"
God Bless Us, Everyone!
Thank you for a very good post.
Reading the authorsame line that he has a healthy distrust of government I am reminded that a phrase associated with the NYPD cop shooter these paat 2 days is ‘anti government’.
Let’s see where THAT one goes.
I don’t recall where I heard it, but used that very line when opening a door for a “womyn” who was offended.
Merry Christmas John Hawkins!!!
Thanks for posting this. Kinda the way most of us on FReepublic feel. At least I hope so. I try to show respect when it’s warranted and until someone proves they don’t deserve it. Doesn’t matter to me if they are a hotel housekeeper or a CEO of a major corp. I’ve met both ends of the spectrum. There are a lot of “rednecks” that I’d rather hang out with. :>} Hope you have a safe and Merry Christmas.
To love one's country is patriotic ... To trust one's government is foolish.
Wonderful!
The reason men love women is because they aren’t like us.
AMEN!!!
That was first manifested itself on November 4, 2008 and reaffirmed itself on November 6, 2012, My FRiend.
I make it a point to speak to the maintenance staff and janitors where I work. Everyone likes to feel appreciated.
And in talking to one of the security guards I found out that he too is a former Marine and served in Vietnam.
Merry Christmas everyone!
While I generally agree with the authors sentiment I am not sure I agree with what is inferred here. Sounds somewhat utopian. I do care if you are Muslim. Why? Because being Muslim affects your outlook and who you are. You may be OK but your religion teaches harm to me and mine and the fact you are Muslim is what alerts me to potential harm. I also care what race you are. If I come across a pack of young black males the fact that they are black I do care about. I also care that blacks largely believe in Black Liberation Theology and a whole host of other race specific and anti white ideologies and beliefs. I could list other reason of why race and religion do matter and to me it is Utopian/Marxist to suggest they don't.
Anyone who uses the phrase “African-American” supports the antithesis of this article. I think using that phrase should be ostracized.
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