You wonder why we lost? Because I have had my hotmail address since the beginning of time (ccline@hotmail.com) I receive all kinds of misdirected emails from folkslooking for another "ccline." Sometimes this can be amusing, like when some guy is trying to get hold of a female ccline and writes all kinds of mushy stuff. zBut at other times it gives me a sobering insight into the mindset of the "red" half of our country. Here's an example:
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From: "Tom Whitaker"
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
Subject: editorial
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 13:48:13 -0600
From: "Tom Whitaker"
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: editorial
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 13:48:13 -0600
This is an editorial written by an American citizen,
published in a Tampa newspaper He did quite a job; didn't
he? Read on, please!
IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are
offending some individual or their culture. Since the
terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge
in patriotism by the majority of Americans. However, the
dust from the attacks had barely settled when the
"politically correct! ! " crowd began complaining about
the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I
am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against
anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to America.
Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of
immigrants. However, there are a few things that those
who have recently come to our country, and apparently some
born here, need to understand. This idea of America being a
multicultural community has served only to dilute our
vereignty and our national identity. As Americans, we
have our own culture, our own society, our own language and
our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over
centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of
men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH, not
Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,
Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to
become part of our society, learn the language!
"In God We The RedTrust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian,
right wing, political slogan.. We adopted this motto
because Christian men and women, on Christian principles,
founded this nation, and this is clearly documented It is
certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our
schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider
another part of the world as your new home, because God is
part of our culture. If Stars and Stripes offend you, or
you don't like Uncle Sam, then you should seriously consider
a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our
culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't !
care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR
COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment
gives every citizen the right to express! his opinion and we
will allow you every opportunity! to do
so. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping
about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our
way of life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one
other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
It is Time for America to Speak up!
If you agree -- pass this along; if you don't agree --
delete it!
AMEN
I figure if we all keep passing this to our friends (and
enemies) it will also, sooner or later get back to the
complainers, lets all try, please.
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Notice that these emails always end with a statement to pass it long if you agree to it, and to delete it if you don't. Clearly, if you don't, the implication is you should be one of the onese to leave. Also note the vague opening - appeared in "a Tampa newspaper." It's highly likely this was enver published, but adding that at the oepnign gives the rant more legitmacy than it deserves.
I received dozens of these leading up to the election, each a part of a mass mailing to several dozen people, each with the command to pass it along. And Dem's wonder how the Republicans managed to get more Reds out to the polls this year than they did with the Blues.....
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