Vast right wing conspiracy and true forgiveness
Years ago, when Hilary Clinton spoke of a vast right wing conspiracy, I laughed like this... "Ha, ha, ha." Even though I am a liberal through and through, I don't believe in conspiracies, vast or otherwise, even if the Smoking Man is present. However, as the Bush years drag so slooooowly by, I'm beginning to believe Hilary.
First, there was the whole "War on Terrorism" includes Iraq hoax. Then, after the 9/11 commission finished their work, there was sharp criticism of the Clinton administration and it's lack of agression regarding Osama Bin Laden. Hmmm. When Clinton tried to kill Osama, didn't the Republicans claim he was only doing so to divert attention from his shennanigans with Miss Lewinsky, that there was no real threat coming from that quarter? And now when it looks like they might be blamed for the lack of national security, they want to make it look like it was their idea to kill Osama and not Clinton's.
But the one that absolutely kills me is this whole Foley scandal. The dude smugly prided himself on protecting our innocent children while he was trying to lure them into bed! So, what do the Republicans do to cover their asses? Oh, he was molested when he was a child, he's gay and he's an alcoholic. Because being a drunken, homo victim sounds so much better then pedophile. Did the Democrats claim that Clinton had can't-keep-little-Willy-in-his-pants-itis? Uh, no. Clinton, after making the initial mistake of lying, took his medicine like a man. But enough about the idiots running our country.
After the Amish school shootings last week, the Amish people forgave the gunman, invited his widow and children to attend the funerals of their children, attended his funeral and when a fund was set up for their hospital bills, they demanded one be set up for the gunman's family.
It is humbling to see such strong faith and conviction in one's religion and way of life. I know I could never forgive the murderer of one of my children. Even though I know it's the right thing to do, especially if he or she were mentally ill, I don't think I could do it. Everyone could learn a lesson about faith, love and simple human kindness from these fine people.
THE SUPREME WISDOM OF THE QUEENOSHEBA
Random acts of kindness do make a difference. What was that saying, "although you may not accomplish great things, you can do small things with great love."
First, there was the whole "War on Terrorism" includes Iraq hoax. Then, after the 9/11 commission finished their work, there was sharp criticism of the Clinton administration and it's lack of agression regarding Osama Bin Laden. Hmmm. When Clinton tried to kill Osama, didn't the Republicans claim he was only doing so to divert attention from his shennanigans with Miss Lewinsky, that there was no real threat coming from that quarter? And now when it looks like they might be blamed for the lack of national security, they want to make it look like it was their idea to kill Osama and not Clinton's.
But the one that absolutely kills me is this whole Foley scandal. The dude smugly prided himself on protecting our innocent children while he was trying to lure them into bed! So, what do the Republicans do to cover their asses? Oh, he was molested when he was a child, he's gay and he's an alcoholic. Because being a drunken, homo victim sounds so much better then pedophile. Did the Democrats claim that Clinton had can't-keep-little-Willy-in-his-pants-itis? Uh, no. Clinton, after making the initial mistake of lying, took his medicine like a man. But enough about the idiots running our country.
After the Amish school shootings last week, the Amish people forgave the gunman, invited his widow and children to attend the funerals of their children, attended his funeral and when a fund was set up for their hospital bills, they demanded one be set up for the gunman's family.
It is humbling to see such strong faith and conviction in one's religion and way of life. I know I could never forgive the murderer of one of my children. Even though I know it's the right thing to do, especially if he or she were mentally ill, I don't think I could do it. Everyone could learn a lesson about faith, love and simple human kindness from these fine people.
THE SUPREME WISDOM OF THE QUEENOSHEBA
Random acts of kindness do make a difference. What was that saying, "although you may not accomplish great things, you can do small things with great love."
posted by Queenosheba @ 8:56 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home