9/11
(This is probably going to turn into a virulent 
anti-war post, so be warned.)
Since coming to Morris, I have marked 9/11 in a simple, easy way. Our campus newspaper sells these little flags for like, a dollar and you can write your message on them and stick them out on the grassy mall outside of the student center. This year, that didn't happen. It's been seven years since I watched the World Trade Centers fall in my living room (due to massive construction at our school, the year hadn't started yet.).
7 years is a third of my life, and a lot in me has changed in those seven years. This year.....I almost feel terrible for saying it, but it really held no meaning for me. Ever since I watched the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, and heard Rudy Giuliani practically claiming the events of that day to be copyrighted under the Republican party, I'd been disgusted with the idea ever since.
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"We need John McCain to save our economy and make sure it grows, but we need it for a more important purpose. There's one purpose that John McCain understands, Republicans understand, that overrides everything else: John McCain will keep us on offense against terrorism at home and abroad.
For -- for four days in Denver, the Democrats were afraid to use the words "Islamic terrorism."
I imagine they believe it is politically incorrect to say it. I think they believe it will insult someone. Please tell me, who are they insulting if they say "Islamic terrorism"? They are insulting terrorists.
Of great concern to me, during those same four days in Denver, they rarely mentioned the attacks of September 11, 2001. They are in a state of denial about the biggest threat that faces this country. And if you deny it and you don't deal with it, you can't face it."
My problem with this: Not all terrorism is Islamic. Timothy McVeigh was tried, convicted, and put to death for his heineous crime in Oklahoma City - McVeigh was born and bred here in America. I felt better that the Dems didn't make their week about terrorists or 9/11. I liked the aspect of looking ahead, rather than looking behind. It felt like to me, with those statements, the Republicans were attacking the patriotism of those on the opposite side of the aisle from them. The theme for the week seemed to be "we're getting closer to victory...", but we've apparently been "Close to victory" for give or take five years now..........since Bush stood on the deck of the ship with the huge "Mission Accomplished" banner. It felt like it was a slap in the face to anyone who has known a service member that has gone over there.
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I have to run.......I just realized what time it is and I have to head to my Senior Seminar....
On a bit of a brighter note......I have another music rec for people. Her name is Kate Voegele. And, if there's interest, I'll upload her album :D
She has a cover of the song Hallelujah, and it's AMAZING. And I would say fitting for a day like today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v22NMAG1k18
anti-war post, so be warned.)
Since coming to Morris, I have marked 9/11 in a simple, easy way. Our campus newspaper sells these little flags for like, a dollar and you can write your message on them and stick them out on the grassy mall outside of the student center. This year, that didn't happen. It's been seven years since I watched the World Trade Centers fall in my living room (due to massive construction at our school, the year hadn't started yet.).
7 years is a third of my life, and a lot in me has changed in those seven years. This year.....I almost feel terrible for saying it, but it really held no meaning for me. Ever since I watched the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, and heard Rudy Giuliani practically claiming the events of that day to be copyrighted under the Republican party, I'd been disgusted with the idea ever since.
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"We need John McCain to save our economy and make sure it grows, but we need it for a more important purpose. There's one purpose that John McCain understands, Republicans understand, that overrides everything else: John McCain will keep us on offense against terrorism at home and abroad.
For -- for four days in Denver, the Democrats were afraid to use the words "Islamic terrorism."
I imagine they believe it is politically incorrect to say it. I think they believe it will insult someone. Please tell me, who are they insulting if they say "Islamic terrorism"? They are insulting terrorists.
Of great concern to me, during those same four days in Denver, they rarely mentioned the attacks of September 11, 2001. They are in a state of denial about the biggest threat that faces this country. And if you deny it and you don't deal with it, you can't face it."
My problem with this: Not all terrorism is Islamic. Timothy McVeigh was tried, convicted, and put to death for his heineous crime in Oklahoma City - McVeigh was born and bred here in America. I felt better that the Dems didn't make their week about terrorists or 9/11. I liked the aspect of looking ahead, rather than looking behind. It felt like to me, with those statements, the Republicans were attacking the patriotism of those on the opposite side of the aisle from them. The theme for the week seemed to be "we're getting closer to victory...", but we've apparently been "Close to victory" for give or take five years now..........since Bush stood on the deck of the ship with the huge "Mission Accomplished" banner. It felt like it was a slap in the face to anyone who has known a service member that has gone over there.
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I have to run.......I just realized what time it is and I have to head to my Senior Seminar....
On a bit of a brighter note......I have another music rec for people. Her name is Kate Voegele. And, if there's interest, I'll upload her album :D
She has a cover of the song Hallelujah, and it's AMAZING. And I would say fitting for a day like today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v22NMAG1k18