Just a different time, but the players, circumstances, and stakes are relatively the same. I watched the History Channel’s show on the War of 1812. This mostly forgotten war was declared by America on the British Empire in response to threats on American lives and commerce. The Americans were divided on the war. The (James) Madison Republicans, or War Hawks, as they were known, believed war was the only way to protect our nation and its interests. The Federalists, comprised of mostly New England legislators and activists, were opposed. They felt that England could be dealt with diplomatically. Thankfully, the War Hawks won out and a successful three-year war cemented America’s place in the world and secured our National interests.This sounds strikingly similar to the situation American finds itself today. Radical Islamic Terrorists are undermining our interests and stand poised to strike our country (again) if we show weakness and vulnerability. Our president has responded to these threats with a Global War on Terrorism. Much like the situation in 1812, members of the Federalist Party, in the form of our modern day liberal democrats, stand in opposition to the efforts of that war. These ant-war LibDems believe that radical Islamic terrorists can be reasoned and dealt with diplomatically. I pray that our President has the same success that his predecessor, James Madison.
This success will not be cheap or easy. In 1813, British forces torched Washington, D.C., invaded our country and destroyed symbols of America. In 2001, Radical Islamic Terrorists stealthily invaded our country and destroyed symbols of America. In 1813, Americans rose to the cause of defending and avenging attacks on the homeland. In 2001, Americans rose to the cause of defending and avenging attacks on the homeland. In 1814, anti-war Americans went as far as talking succession of Connecticut from the union because of the war. In 2004, anti-war Americans talk of replacing the Commander in Chief with a weak, anti-war, U.N. loving, liberal senator. Again let’s pray that the America of today enjoys the success of our forefathers. Let us pray that the side of America that believes in its sovereignty, defense, unabashed greatness, and rightful place in the world, win out over those who would subjugate our defense to the murderous thugs and dictators that comprise the United Nations.
