Democrat Philosophy: Fear is Good, Except from Republicans

The American Spectator article by Paul Beston makes a very valid point. Fear is a potent weapon in elections, and it rightly should be. If Americans are not afraid of a Kerry Presidency in these times of terrorism and war, they should be. And Bush/Cheney have every right to say so - Kerry's own statements justify fear of his policies. Statements like 'wrong war, wrong place, wrong time' don't inspire confidence.

The American Spectator

However, I think DNC fear tactics don't resonate as well because they are based largely on urban myths and conspiracy theories. Most Americans are too smart for that noise, but of course there are some who are happy to promote this fear. For instance, for racial-toned fear of voter suppression and disenfranchisement there's no race-baiters more tireless than Al Sharpton and Jessie "I got your Rainbow Coalition Job Right Here in My Pants" Jackson.

These and the DNC's draft and SS privatization fear scams are too 'out there' to fool most Americans. That's of course in stark contrast to the very real fear that Kerry will subvert American sovreignity to the UN and France, despite his claims. He's also given very clear signals to the terrorists in Iraq that, like the his NVA buddies 30 years ago, they only have to hang in there a few more months and Americans will cut and run.

Fear is contagious, but lies aren't. That's why DNC fear has trouble spreading, while RNC fear travels like wild fire.

One more week to see if Americans will have courage in the face of a hard, uphill but correct road, or, will change direction to once again head down the hill on which Bill Clinton started, the road to oblivion.

Adios MF,

Doug