aTypical Joe: a gay New Yorker living in the rural South

Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Santorum’s “me, me, me culture”

Ask not what Santorum can do for you:

Santorum: We have a culture right now that doesn’t say serve, that doesn’t say don’t think about yourself. It says me, me, me. It’s a very self-absorbed, me centered, excessive popular culture. And yet we have brave men and women who are willing to step forward because they know what’s at stake. They’re willing to sacrifice their lives for this great country. What I’m asking all of you tonight is not to put on a uniform. Put on a bumper sticker. Is it that much to ask? Is it that much to ask to step up and serve your country?

Huh? That’s not the culture talking, that’s the self-absorbed chickenhawk politician running for office. Don’t serve just put on a bumper sticker! Good God!

Here’s a telling list of those politicians, preachers and pundits who have and have not served. For why I haven’t served, see chickenhawks and me.

Via Crooks and Liars.