Do u ever wonder why we are accused of being unpatriotic when we seek the truth by asking questions???

Question

It is a constant accusation from the current American gov't and it's followers... sigh.

to "bad m" and others... I refer to questions asked right here on yahoo, and asked on various TV programs, and Q's asked by citizens around the water cooler. Some of the answers here give me permission to ask Q's but u attach "conditions" to my Q's.

To "Nationalist" you have proved my case in point. I ask, to seek truth. Blind faith is not immune to ANY political party.

To the falcon: when the democrats were in power and u questioned THEM, were u being unpatriotic?

Answer 1

Its much easier for the blind patriots to label you as unpatriotic than listen to your questions and think about them. Its the same old schoolyard antics...namecalling and deflection.

Answer 2

I don't wonder -- I have a pretty good idea.

By asking questions or daring to hold opinions that contradict someone else, that someone else sees us as a threat.

And since that someone else (whether individual or govt) usually cannot win the argument on the merits, they resort to an emotional rhetorical attack against the person asking the question or expressing the opinion.

They're trying to change the issue. Change it from whatever topic the question or comment addressed to "what does it mean to be patriotic". And that latter issue is almost purely subjective, so they can't really lose that argument. Just like you can't lose an argument about what your favorite color is.

Attacking the speaker shifts the focus off what they are saying. And as such, it prevents the other person from ever having to engage in a debate on the merits.

It's the last resort of the coward or the fool.

Answer 3

What questions are you referring to?
In my book as a citizen of the USA you should be able to ask any fair questions without anyone challenging your patriotism.
However when you start asking obviously biased questions with an anti-American slant, well what do you expect?

edit: I don't attach any conditions on anybodies questions. Far as I know I have never seen any of your questions before. Ask anything you want!
I am just saying that when you post questions that are other people's "hot buttons" don't be surprised that some may reply with anger.
Again I say - ask anything you want!

I am a fiscal conservative & therefore NOT a fan of Pres. Bush. Believe me, I have been flamed for that. I often do not agree with the current administrations policies & say so - but I am (usually) not surprised when others respond in an angry manner.

Answer 4

It's not the questioning of government at all, but I can see why you guys would feel that way. It's because the left many times questions and undermines the government/country not because it is helpful, but because it makes them feel better like they are required to undermine everything the government does just so they can feel like progress fighters. What happens is that these individuals many times end up hindering progress for the country and our people as a whole. I know that she is an extreme, but look at Nancy/Ginger/whatever her current name is. She is a very extreme of a common Liberal practice to undermine our government at every step just because she feels she should. That is unpatriotic and destructive to our country.

I support questioning our government. It is our right and keeps us free. I don't support thwarting them on everything for no valid reason. That will cause us to lose our freedom.

Edit: Also, it seems that many times in a desire to question and find fault in our government Liberals tend not to question their sources and believe them blindly (Dan Rather debacle).

Edit 2: I would never deny that blind faith is detrimental or claim that any political party is immune. I was answering your specific question as far as why the left is viewed this way. Ask one about why the right is viewed in a detrimental way and I will answer just as honestly.

Answer 5

I'm inferring that your question is from the point of view of a Liberal, since Liberals have never accused someone who disagrees with them of being unpatriotic. Rather, Liberals accuse people with differeng points of view as being evil incarnate.

However, it is still a baffling question, since Liberals so rarely actually ask questions anyway. Usually Liberals are people that already know everything, and seek to stifle any dissent that questions their own point of view.

For example, on the issue of abortion, no debate is tolerated. Federal control of public education is dogma, at least while Liberals are in power. Scientists who disagree with the conclusions of world-renowned experts on climatology such as Al Gore are misquoted, ignored, fired, and recently it is urged to consider them international criminals. Even suggesting that Welfare or Social Security could be reformed and made more efficient is demonized, making someone a racist or wanting to euthanize all people over 65.

So I guess your question is a hypothetical.

Answer 6

Sad but true. But here's a heads up: You will find no case in history where a government official or supporter answers questions with such accusations in which the motive is other than to excuse wrongdoing of some sort.

And you will also find that in every case both such officials--and their supporters--are themselves unpatriotic.

Answer 7

It is the duty, responsibility, and obligation of every American who considers themselves any kind of a patriot to ask tough questions of their elected leaders, even in times of tension such as this.

Doing so serves several vital functions:
- It reminds our elected officials that the people they have to thank for their jobs are paying attention to them and are aware of what they are up to.
- It reminds our elected officials just who they are ultimately accountable to - US, the citizens (and registered voters) of America. It is US who will decide who among them will last past November. If this means they need a figurative pitchfork in the butt to remind them of this fact, then so be it.
- It serves to remind those who live under totalitarian regimes in other parts of the world that there is something better than the yoke they live under. It reminds them that the actions and policies of their leaders CAN be called into question and put under the light of public scrutiny and debate. It will reinforce this concept:"If the citizens in America can question their leaders, why can't we question ours?"

If you ask no questions and simply accept what they hand you, then you are ripe for being on the receiving end of deceit and tyranny. As the old saying goes: "If you don't stand for something, you'll go for anything".

In reference to our current situation, those who criticize the actions and policies of the Bush administration just may be doing so BECAUSE they love America and all that it stands for. These same folks are also aware fo the fact that the well-being of America, her people, and her Constitution are far more important than ANY presidential administration or political party. Anyone who considers people who criticize politicians "traitors" should reexamine that idea because NO politician is more important than the constituency they were elected to serve.

Answer 8

If you think that you are doing good works (whatever good or bad) then anyone, how disputes on your activities would appear as 'wrong' to you. Bush thinks (at least shows) that he is doing everything for the benefits of the American nation that means, he is a patriotic by definition. So, if you put question on his activities, by definition, you are unpatriotic to him which is very natural.

Answer 9

There are two ways of asking a question...one is polite and normal....the other is accusatory.......when you ask about 9/11 and then ask if Osama is staying in GW's house..youu automatically fall in the conspiracy nut catagory...and that in MANY opinions is UnPatriotic and intentionally harmful...

Answer 10

Simply because we do not agree with their philosphy or opinion, we are deemed unpatriotic.

Silly really.