Bush, and by umbilical cord extension, McCain, don't want to talk to the enemy. They see this as a weakness. Why negotiate with the enemy when you can imprison, torture, and kill him. (Outsourcing torture to mercenaries. Now there's a novel idea). This shows men with evil intent and limited intellect. They are not worthy of being commander-in-chief. Any warrior will tell that in order to defeat the enemy, he must be understood. Killing him is not conducive to that end. In fact, killing him is inducive to our end, helping to bring ignorance and terrorism to the forefront and show people that we are willing to kill and plunder for ideology and religion, the same as our enemy. Bush and McBush don't get that. They have taken the terrorists bait hook, line, and sinker. And the enemy is dancing them around like fish on a stringer. Woo to those who do not respect and try to understand their enemies. They are lucky to see the next sun rise.
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Luke 6:27-36
[27] "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, [28] bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. [29] If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. [30] Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. [31] Do to others as you would have them do to you.
[32] "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. [33] And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. [34] And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full. [35] But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. [36] Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
It was sad news to hear about Russert. He was a good one. There aren't many newscasters left that are as skilled as he. Meet the Press has had quite a run. I think it is the longest running TV show. Sunday Morning also a good one. A sad day.
Amen.
I hear we are saber-rattling again to go against Iran - do you think he is fixin to put the world in unrest so he can declare a state of emergency and enact the Emergency Powers Act?
ron
I've heard that rumor, but I can't believe he would be so bold. Then again..
ron