I take umbrage when anyone, particularly our nationally-elected officials, do anything to hurt our

[indepat]

country, like instituting irresponsible fiscal policies or patently unfair tax policies, or taking our nation to pre-emptive war. :patriot:

[Orrex]

1. Not me.

I delight in every step that our grand empire takes toward making itself into the second Rome. What could possibly go wrong?

[RKP5637]

2. Yep, grand empires have done so well over eons, so what does the US do, emulate

them...

[Ozymanithrax]

3. Actually, empires have done quite well.

Some have been short lived, but some existed far longer than the U.S. has been a twinkle in the eye of that guy in the city on the hill.

I oppose empires because imperial policy tends to short change individual rights. But they can be long lived and stable forms of government.

[RKP5637]

5. Excellent points in looking at the big picture. I typed off my response too

quickly!

I too "oppose empires because imperial policy tends to short change individual rights."

I guess a strong dictatorial empire can lead to a long lived and stable form of government? ... but of course the majority of those under it well might not enjoy it...

[el_bryanto]

4. I don't like it when people do bad things

Bryant

[pinboy3niner]

6. I only take my umbrage when it's rainy

:silly:

[damntexdem]

7. Hey, watch out whose umbrage you are taking!

It might be mine!

;-)

[blueworld]

8. Depending on your age, you must be up to your ears in umbrage:) n/t