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by Gregory Strand |
August 10th, 2006
Hiding behind a pompous Martha’s Vineyard intellectualism, the ‘Yankee leftists’ in Massachusetts have infected the rest of New England, and sucked the momentum out of any concept greater than individualism.
In Maine, lobsters aren’t the only red forms of life trying to survive a turbulent blue sea. Living in a geographical region responsible for so much of our patriotic history, it’s a vile taste being labeled a social and political traitor, for supporting a conservative president who understands the achievements a world without Islamic fundamentalism might one day make. As the war on terror takes new turns, and proceeds at a slow and non-stable rate, the opportunity for political debate at home becomes less apparent, and the intolerance of liberals for conservatives, can only be outshined by their tolerance of non-traditional thinking people and any not-so-subtle enemy of Bush policies.
I witness the New England public become less engaged with the significance of military matters, and it’s relevance on our own incredible history. I see a growing trend of far-left popularity that cannot be described in terms of flawed politics, but as a whole new definition of character that is foreign to me. It is most clearly evident in local issues. In Maine, as Governor Baldacci and his consituents beat back potential business deals with a tax hammer, we idolize the failed leftist policies of California, which embrace uncontrolled social service programs and unfettered immigration. To condemn such policies is to draw cries of “blasphemy!” from even the most ardent of atheists. On a weekly basis, the Portland Press Herald speaks of insensitivities to our growing Somali population, while failing to expand upon newly formed Somali gangs. Manifesting itself in street brawls, and with each brick building in our historic ‘Old Port’ getting a fancy new graffiti gang tag, our community has spray painted itself into a corner of disgusting sensitivity. Governor Baldacci’s mandate to ignore immigration status at the state level, while failing to provide mandatory language and civic lessons to newly arrived immigrants, only reinforces our problem. Is it any wonder people from a war-ravaged and corrupt nation would band together and ignore the laws and shun the police?
Mr. Baldacci will spend 100 million dollars a year on education (our students are among the smartest in the nation), but will keep Maine so undesirable to business and manufacturing, that a majority of college graduates will take that Maine education elsewhere. Our Governor would do well in ceasing his laptops for 7th graders program, dumbing down the population, and replacing each Dell with a lobster trap or chainsaw; at least our students would stick around and ease our tax burden. Poor planning and implementation to the end, these ideas are great in theory, but have no substance in the land of practicality. I feel like we are filming the car insurance commercial with the extremely well dressed cavemen, except our cavemen eat Spam, and don’t know what Mango Salsa is.
Hiding behind a pompous Martha’s Vineyard intellectualism, the ‘Yankee leftists’ in Massachusetts have infected the rest of New England, and sucked the momentum out of any concept greater than individualism, and with it, the more fundamental resources which drive us to accomplish great things, namely God and Country. With Kennedy and Kerry slamming their doors on marriage and the war, and opening their hearts and wallets to affirmative action and welfare, the Northeast has seemingly abandoned its roots in free market enterprise, and left capitalism and the military out to dry.
Back to the international stage; in a world in which personal sacrifice and true grit become less noble traits, a recognition of the ineptitude of such centeredness, assumes its most true form in a time of war. How can you ask of people, things for which you are not personally accountable out of egotism? Does the success of a war, to which you are not part, then represent a failure of your imagination and spirit? Is it really any wonder the far left needs not only this war, but any war to fail?
As the New England Democrats twist the constitution to suit their purpose, and more closely identify themselves with varying explosive minorities, including depraved criminal minds, (as evidenced in the vastly liberal New England court system), the walls separating right and wrong begin to close, extinguishing the very society New England patriots founded more than 200 years ago. No truer words were spoken, than when President Eisenhower said, “A people who value their privileges more than their principles, soon lose both.” I fear we are now losing ours.
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I was born, raised, and lived in Texas until the age of 28. I have now lived in New England for 18 years, and I hate it more with each year that passes. My personality has changed from extrovert to introvert, because I am not allowed to express my thoughts and opinions on anything. Ridicule is considered a form of humor here (it's actually a form of abuse, in case you didnt' know). I have found it extremely difficult to find a Bible-believing, Christian church here. The people are rude, pompous, and arrogant. They never think before they speak. They just open their mouths and let their thoughts flow unfiltered. They never learned to think twice, let alone once. I have given up, and am now dreaming of moving back to the south or southwest in a few years.
Comment by Cindy | August 10, 2006
New England government has gone off the deep end. In Vermont, for example, the conservative population, largely made of people whose families have lived in the state for generations, are ounumbered by "flatlanders" who live here (often for only part of the year) in expensive homes because they like the view, or because they love to be near "real nature", despite the fact that things like the monstrous "Act 250" environmental protection law preserve an artificial wildness, while simultaneously making it nearly impossible to do anything productive.
After the legislature passed laws permitting "Civil Unions" between homosexuals (DESPITE the fact that the majority of Vermont's population voted AGAINST the laws), there was a profusion of signs reading "Take Back Vermont". "Smart" (not really) progressives from Massachusetts and the like derided these signs as expressions of "neanderthal homophobia", but they were much more than that. "Take Back Vermont" was a battle-cry for all the people who had come to realize that the legislature up in "Montpeculiar" was COMPLETELY out of control.
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New England reminds me very much of Western Europe- there are rich traditions and a rich cultural heritage here, toward which many might feel pride. Overlayed over these traditions, however, is a disgusting and vile sickness, a murderous progressive vision that has corrupted and laid waste to all the good things and planted in their stead all the rotten things.
Comment by Ted | August 11, 2006
By the way, Lobsters aren't usually red while alive (they turn that color when cooked), but don't let me spoil the metaphor.
Comment by Ted | August 11, 2006
I think what has happened in New England is a terrible tragedy. The area that celebrated the end of slavery in America cannot see its way clear to celebrating the end of slavery in Iraq. I do have some hope, though. One problem has been the monopoly on shaping public opinion that the Globe has enjoyed. I think that is about to end. I have been listening to Michael Graham's afternoon radio show on WTKK, and I'm so excited. There is hope. He is attracting quite a following. People here don't realize how much and how long they have been lied to about everything. I just learned in the last four years about John Kerry's treasonous activities during the anti-Vietnam War actions. I had no idea how much he did to hurt our country. If I had known, I would have done something. I was completely taken in by him and his movement–I even marched on Boston Common. If I had only known then what he was really up to, I would not have participated. And that's just one of the million lies I believed growing up in this state. People are listening to Michael Graham. He is amazing. So there's hope.
Comment by marci | August 11, 2006
Rather than "Intellectualconservative.com," perhaps this website ought to be called "Emotionalconservative.com." Who comes across as angrier and more cruel … Jimmy Carter or Ann Coulter? I, for one, am sick and tired of conservatives telling me what I think and feel - that I'm pro tax, anti-business and I hate America. I pay taxes. Do you really think I WANT to pay more? I work for a business. Do you really believe I'd like to see it to fail? My wife and I are raising our children here. We have a nice home and wonderful neighbors and friends. We have a good life. It really pisses me off when I hear a conservative say, "Liberals hate America." My father was a liberal … and a highly decorated combat veteran who loved this country. I see no contradiction here.
During a "discussion" about the Iraq war, a conservative friend of mine suggested that liberals are happy the new Iraqi government is failing. (I love being told how I feel!) I responded by saying that we finally agree on something … that the new Iraqi government is indeed failing. However, WHY would anyone be happy about it. I suggested that having a successful Iraqi government would expedite the return of our young men and women. Being able to bring them home - is that NOT a worthy goal? I did, however, admit that I took small pleasure knowing that my very amateur predictions about the course of this war have proven to be right. How is it that the architects of the Iraq War and the "experts" got it so wrong?
Rather than endlessly attacking each other, liberals and conservatives must find a way to get along - if we are to progress as a nation. But where the success of an ideology relies heavily upon division and fear - this may not be possible. I would like to see an honest debate instead of name calling, clever slogans and twisted facts. As a liberal, I can easily embrace conservative ideas when they benefit the entire nation; rich and poor, black and white, well-educated and not so well educated. I sense that conservatives aren't willing to do the same.
Comment by John Ross | August 13, 2006
Let's face it the libs have gone crazy and they out of their minds.
It's time the Conservatives of America band together and let our voices be heard. I am from Mass.
…and ashamed to say I am from there, because of the left wing idealology.
We have to start voting out the Libs….
Comment by Mackey | August 15, 2006
Alas, I also live in the closet for fear of the Liberal Democrat which controls the Northeast. Hypocrisy knows no bounds with these people…….They are pure evil…..My children will not be educated here and upon retirement I'm history…….looking for a nice red state down south…….
Comment by Patches | August 16, 2006
Right now Cabela's is about to turn its back on development in Maine,
because Maine Revenue Services won't compromise with them on
foregoing resident sales tax on catalog orders, in spite of bringing
jobs and millions in taxable revenue through the store itself. Cabelas has gotten
this exemption in all other 19 states it does business with. Fact of the matter
is, Maine politicians are doing their damndest to keep the state a quiet
retirement community for former governors and ex CEO's.
Comment by James | September 2, 2006