More accurately, the political left in the United States hates freedom and liberty, not specifically just the United States of America. All freedom is a threat to statism. The founding ideals of the USA represent the most conspicuous example of freedom and liberty in the world today (even with the constant assault on liberty from the left), so liberals in turn hate America.Why do I make such a bold and divisive statement? This is not a new thought to me, and I'm certainly not the first one to make such a statement. This is something I've long suspected, but every once in a while I find an example that reinforces the hypothesis.
This weekend while mowing my lawn, a thought came to me...
(I do most of my best thinking while either walking the dog, taking a shower, or mowing the lawn.)
Why is it that the vast majority of US military personnel are right-of-center (mostly members of the Republican party), while the majority of political protests come from the left? With the recent "Tea Party" movement being the exception, it's generally accepted that most protests come from the left. For example, think of the political demographic of protesters during the Vietnam war. Think of the disruption at the last Republican National Convention. Think of pies and shoes thrown at prominent political figures during speeches. Again, with the recent exception of the "Tea Party" movement, the left is where the protest crowd generally originates.
Why is that?
I have my theories.
Protesting and criticizing America comes easy to liberals because they have never bought in to the founding principles of the country.
Liberals consider running down the USA as patriotic. In some instances that could be true. However, the men and women of the US military, which as a group are largely politically conservative, can teach the liberal bunch the true meaning of patriotism. These soldiers don't scream and shout. They quietly dedicate everything, including risking their own lives, to defend the principles of the United States. The liberals talk the talk, but the brave people of our military walk the walk.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the US military special forces. These are the Rangers, Navy SEALs, Green Beret's, etc. These groups are made up of dedicated volunteers that set aside their personal well being for something bigger than themselves. These people believe in something. These individuals would not put themselves through such hardship without being fully dedicated to the principles of their country. Liberty and freedom are critical to these brave soldiers, and they would give their lives to protect these principles.
I recently stumbled across a book while waiting for a plane in the airport. It's called Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson. The book chronicles a firefight in Afghanistan between the Taliban and a Navy SEALs team. I have not finished the book yet, but the author makes it clear how the men of the Navy SEALs feel about their country. The book also clearly spells out the distaste special operations soldiers have for the political left in the United States.
The men and women that walk the walk, dodging bullets and IEDs for what they believe, are nearly all conservative-leaning. Beyond that, they have a loathing for liberals.
The contrast between the actions of people that truly love America, and the liberals that hate America is stark.
If the liberalization of the US is not reeled in, the experiment in freedom and liberty known as the United States of America will essentially end. Let's hope it's not already too late.
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