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As each miner was brought out of the mine the rescuers and the spectators on scene continuously repeated this proudful chant. In addition, there were flags displayed everywhere and speeches were made expounding on the greatness and ingenuity of the Chilean people.
The patriotism was palpable through my LCD screen.
My first thought was that if this had occurred over a mine in, say West Virginia, the lefties would have much voiced much disgust at the naked jingoism displayed by the uncouth, uneducated slack jawed yokels. How foolish they would be to be so proud of this nation.
As each miner was brought out of the mine the rescuers and the spectators on scene continuously repeated this proudful chant. In addition, there were flags displayed everywhere and speeches were made expounding on the greatness and ingenuity of the Chilean people.
The patriotism was palpable through my LCD screen.
My first thought was that if this had occurred over a mine in, say West Virginia, the lefties would have much voiced much disgust at the naked jingoism displayed by the uncouth, uneducated slack jawed yokels. How foolish they would be to be so proud of this nation.
Opinions?
I thought about that myself. I suppose the governor of the state--W VA or other might have been on hand to show support for the miners--certainly the POTUS wouldn't have been there for several days. And sadly singing the national anthem wouldn't have been deemed appropriate.
After 911 patriotism was more evident. I'm not optimistic that the US will ever be cohesive again.
...-certainly the POTUS wouldn't have been there for several days. And sadly singing the national anthem wouldn't have been deemed appropriate.
Really? I wonder why not.
Population:
Chile 16+ million
US 310+/- million
Wars in volved in:
Chile none
US God know how many, at minimum one long-a** war in Afghanistan
Borders under siege:
Chile none
US a nearly 4,000 mile long one (d**n those Canadians!)
World economic superpower (at least currently):
Chile Nope
US Yes
So I'm thinking the President of the United States has a few more issues to deal with, other than focusing on a single issue for more than three months. Of course, the Chilean President does as well, but not nearly so much as POTUS.
And I'd be singing the national anthem myself if no one else did (I know all the words ).
How instrumental was the POTUS in assisting these miners, you ask? Well, I don't think NASA could've been so involved in the rescue effort if the POTUS hadn't directed them to do so. The outcome may not've been so positive without the Feds' involvement.
Yours,
A liberal (in the OP's mind anyway), tree-hugging, bunny-lovin', (don't wear Birkis), freedom-loving US citizen.
As each miner was brought out of the mine the rescuers and the spectators on scene continuously repeated this proudful chant. In addition, there were flags displayed everywhere and speeches were made expounding on the greatness and ingenuity of the Chilean people.
The patriotism was palpable through my LCD screen.
My first thought was that if this had occurred over a mine in, say West Virginia, the lefties would have much voiced much disgust at the naked jingoism displayed by the uncouth, uneducated slack jawed yokels. How foolish they would be to be so proud of this nation.
Opinions?
...then your hatred of differing political opinions has seriously clouded your perception of reality.
I thought about that myself. I suppose the governor of the state--W VA or other might have been on hand to show support for the miners--certainly the POTUS wouldn't have been there for several days. And sadly singing the national anthem wouldn't have been deemed appropriate.
After 911 patriotism was more evident. I'm not optimistic that the US will ever be cohesive again.
I believe America is in deep $#*!. And not just economically. IF... you know what I mean.
I have to admire the originality of this thread. It takes real creativity to turn the rescue of miners in Chile, and their pride and relief at the rescue, into a rant about the "vast liberal/socialist/communist left wing conspiracy" to tear down the nation.
I thought about that myself. I suppose the governor of the state--W VA or other might have been on hand to show support for the miners--certainly the POTUS wouldn't have been there for several days. And sadly singing the national anthem wouldn't have been deemed appropriate.
I don't recall Bush being present in PA back in 2002 when those trapped miners were rescued. And he shouldn't have been. He was too busy making up stories about Saddam's nonexistent WMDs. He had a war to start, darn it!
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After 911 patriotism was more evident. I'm not optimistic that the US will ever be cohesive again.
Pessimists aren't disappointed as often as optimists.
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