The Transplanted Yankee

After making my first post earlier this evening, I thought it would be a good idea to clarify some things. For one thing, while I am conservative, like I said in my bio section, I don't give President George Bush or any other politician, conservative or liberal, a blank check. While I support most of his actions, especially his attempt to help the budding democracy in Iraq, I think the President has made some very serious mistakes.

One of President Bush's biggest mistakes since he has been in office is the attitude his administration has taken with Israel. True, he is trying to help Iraq develop into a friendly democracy, but he has also done a lot to hurt the only real democracy currently in existence in the Middle east. Israel has been a democracy for years, and has been a staunch friend for years. To force Israel to give up so much land that it becomes indefensible is insane, but that, with the encouragement of the rest of the world, is what the Bush administration is doing. There is much legitimate concern about Iran and that country's thinly disguised development of nuclear weapons, but if they are pushed into a corner Israel reportedly has the ability to take as many enemies with it as possible.

So, while I generally support the President, and will continue doing so unless given a clear reason to do otherwise, I will also let it be known when I disagree with him.