Non political blog

Although this is not a political blog, I will be compelled to express an opinion or two on that rare occasion.

First, we have the death of Arafuck:
I read articles and posts of world leaders both current and past, saying things like "My first reaction is: God bless his soul," from President Bush. Or this from Jimmy Carter:

Former US President Jimmy Carter called Yasser Arafat “a powerful human symbol and forceful advocate” who united Palestinians in their pursuit of a homeland.

“Yasser Arafat’s death marks the end of an era and will no doubt be painfully felt by Palestinians throughout the Middle East and elsewhere in the world,” Carter said.

“He was the father of the modern Palestinian nationalist movement. A powerful human symbol and forceful advocate, Palestinians united behind him in their pursuit of a homeland,” he said in a statement distributed by his Atlanta, Georgia-based Carter Center.

Most people criticize the words and think of them as sypathy for the asshole.
I see them as what they, as other high profile leaders are just compelled to say. I don't see a God fearing christian standing at the microphone and denouncing the jew killer as a terrorist while there are people mourning a loss. It just isn't in character.
So I say give them a break for expressing sympathy on the exterior, but at the same time keep in mind that like most sane people, they are cheering and pissing on his grave on the inside.

Now for the second item: Whiney-assed left-wing liberal artsy democrats who because of horseface Kerry losing the election, threaten to leave the country.
Good Gawd. I would like to set up a Pay-Pal account and beg for donations to purchase fare for any of these self righteous, self centered, sqawking cockatiel idiots who need the final push to get the hell out of this country.
Hey. The grass is always greener. Feel free to go graze on it a while.
When you get there though, try and change something you don't like. See how much your opinion or vote matters.
When you get fed up with your new little world, it will be a pleasure to see y'all remove your head from your ass so your tail will have room between your legs when you come simpering back and try to come home.

I appreciate the United States and don't want to live anywhere else. It has it's flaws to be sure, but these to me are more than offset by it's strengths - strengths that were earned not owed. We have a few thousand people to thank for this all the way back to the humble beginnings with the founding fathers, to the many people in the armed services who have made and kept not only America a better place, but many countries around the world. INCLUDING IRAQ DAMMIT!
So to all you vets past present and future, on Veterans Day,
Thank you.

Update: Help is available for those willing to take the first step.