The Oral Office
I was listening to Michael Savage the other day, and a caller made a profound statement. He explains why the likes of Clinton and Kerry are popular among the younger generation (and sadly, among the more mature as well). These men are amoral. They do not demonstrate a strength of character. Their "principles" have a tenuous hold. They're faithless. And if they do have a faith, it's certainly not followed.
Bill Clinton repeatedly cheated on his wife. Clinton lied to America saying he never had sexual relations with a White House intern, when, in fact, he did. Some of my "friends" say, " So what! He got a blowjob in the Oval Office. What's the big deal?"
The big deal is that he defiled the residency of the President. He showed a complete lack of respect for the office and what it represents, and of those that lead before him. He humiliated his family and his country. He lied repeatedly to the people. He wasted millions of taxpayers dollars by not admitting his wrongdoing immediately. He was "caught" and tried desperately to save his own skin, at whatever cost to the American People. THAT is what's wrong with him. And, that is NOT OK with me.
Clinton is liar, which, I hope we can all agree, is not a noble quality. And, according to many Swift Boat Veterans, Kerry lied as well. He lied about his Vietnam record. If Kerry is so confident about his honorable service, then let the truth be known. Let us see those military records. If you have nothing to hide, then reveal those records to prove that these Swift Boat Veterans are, in fact, wrong.
Sadly, the youth of America identifies with the Bill Clintons and John Kerrys of the world because they're slick. But like oil on water, these guys are slick on the surface and what lies beneath is a reprehensible baseness of character. They are the epitome of the moral decay of society. Hedonists. They are driven only by what pleases them, as are most of Americans.
Many Americans are attracted to such baseness of character because they see themselves in these men. Immorality attracts immorality. Who wants someone who has strong, unwavering priciples? It only magnifies the lack of moral character of oneself. President Bush is disliked because he unequivocally maintains a high moral ground, and does not back down when confronted.
Last night, Larry King asked "Does the faith come into office?" President Bush replied with conviction, "You can't separate your faith from your life. I make decisions on what I think is best for the country but my faith is important to me and a lot of times my faith comes up because I thank people for their prayers and I mean people from all religions." President Bush does not waver. He never compromises his principles, and THAT is a quality of a true statesman!
