Reply #26: I totally agree - it's not only worthless, it's counterproductive [View All]

[Right Makes Might]

While there are some things we can and should compromise on, some things we can't compromise on - like sending our children to kill civilians to secure oil. Do we need to take the time to figure out if it's right or wrong? Absolutely. Do we need to listen to all voices to figure this out. Of course. But once we do, we can't compromise on what's right.

We're told ad nauseum that we only have two choices - a reactionary fascist religious nut and a self-serving political scumbag... I mean, politician. So what happens if he gets elected (which in itself is highly unlikely, considering the religious fascist right has no problems playing fast and loose with the "laws of the land"). Well, since Kerry is for the war, if he's (miraculously) elected, the war itself will have the "mandate of the people". Since he's in a precarious position, many progressives will feel compelled to support him in order not to give the opposition a toehold in discrediting him.

Something important to remember is that whoever you "choose", the choices have been made for you already - who's a "legitimate" candidate, what are "legitimate" issues, etc. Either choice we make won't be to our benefit but those represented by the Council on Foreign Relations.

The choice we're being given is totally unacceptable - it's time to make our own.