Post by Matter on Oct 28, 2004 17:53:10 GMT -5
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Damn straight.
Perhaps the largest October surprise in Germany is the BILD newspaper's endorsement of President George W. Bush. BILD, which has the widest circulation of any newspaper in Europe, lists the following 10 reasons why Bush should be re-elected:
1. Bush has clear priorities.
2. Bush has learned that military strength is the only answer to fanatics.
3. Under Bush, the US will continue to bear the financial, military and casualty burden in the fight against terrorism.
4. Bush will do everything he can to prevent nuclear proliferation.
5. Bush has learned that America can defeat every country in war, but needs allies in peace. Thus, his second term will be characterized by cooperation with international partners.
6. Bush knows Europe is militarily weak, so he won't ask them for help.
7. Under Bush, America will remain a strong partner for Israel in its fight for survival.
8. Republicans have always been stronger supporters of free trade than Democrats.
9. Every new American administration makes mistakes. Bush has already made his.
10. With Bush, we know what to expect. With Kerry, we don't.
Certainly, BILD should be applauded for its courage. Supporting George W. Bush in a nation where the overwhelming majority of the left dominated media absolutely seethe with hate for Mr. Bush is no small matter. The newspaper's email inbox is likely jammed with thousands of angry, outraged emails by now. But BILD's action proves that not all Germans have bought into the anti-American, anti-Bush mindset of most of the nation's media publications.
1. Bush has clear priorities.
2. Bush has learned that military strength is the only answer to fanatics.
3. Under Bush, the US will continue to bear the financial, military and casualty burden in the fight against terrorism.
4. Bush will do everything he can to prevent nuclear proliferation.
5. Bush has learned that America can defeat every country in war, but needs allies in peace. Thus, his second term will be characterized by cooperation with international partners.
6. Bush knows Europe is militarily weak, so he won't ask them for help.
7. Under Bush, America will remain a strong partner for Israel in its fight for survival.
8. Republicans have always been stronger supporters of free trade than Democrats.
9. Every new American administration makes mistakes. Bush has already made his.
10. With Bush, we know what to expect. With Kerry, we don't.
Certainly, BILD should be applauded for its courage. Supporting George W. Bush in a nation where the overwhelming majority of the left dominated media absolutely seethe with hate for Mr. Bush is no small matter. The newspaper's email inbox is likely jammed with thousands of angry, outraged emails by now. But BILD's action proves that not all Germans have bought into the anti-American, anti-Bush mindset of most of the nation's media publications.
Damn straight.
