- 67 percent of Republicans (and 40 percent of Americans overall) believe that Obama is a socialist.
- 57 percent of Republicans (32 percent overall) believe that Obama is a Muslim
- 45 percent of Republicans (25 percent overall) agree with the Birthers in their belief that Obama was "not born in the United States and so is not eligible to be president"
- 38 percent of Republicans (20 percent overall) say that Obama is "doing many of the things that Hitler did"
- Scariest of all, 24 percent of Republicans (14 percent overall) say that Obama "may be the Antichrist."
And it's not just in the national polls and news media. I know lots of right-wing whackos. Right here in the famed liberal supremacist enclave of Seattle. Here are a couple of emails I received from people I know over the last few days. They are a bit long, but if you want to be stunned by the ignorance of otherwise intelligent people, read on.
> Subject: E-Mail of the Year
>>
> WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT,
> DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?
>
> 'My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of the Iraq regime has
> been completed.
>
> Since Congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our
> mission in Iraq is complete.
>
> This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces
> from Iraq . This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time
> to begin the reckoning.
>
> Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which
> have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict.!
>
> This list is short .
> The United Kingdom , Spain , Bulgaria , Australia , and Poland are some
> of the countries listed there.
>
> The other list contains every one not on the first list. Most of the world's
> nations
> are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both
> lists later this
> evening.
>
> Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those
> nations on List 2
> ceases indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty
> much
> pay for the costs of the Iraqi war. THEN EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER It'll GO
> TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SO IT WONT GO BROKE IN 20 YEARS.
>
> The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell
> holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.
>
> Need help with a famine ? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France .
>
> In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this
> money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at
> home. On that note, a word to terrorist organizations....
> Screw with us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your
> friends from the face of the earth.
>
> Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France or maybe
> China .
>
> Iam ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France,
> and Russia . Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from
> NATO as well.
>
> I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN
> diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid
> parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded
> and crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this.
> You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those
> tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers and limos be
> turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New
> York.
>
> A special note to our neighbors: Canada is on List 2. Since we are likely
> to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not
> pissing us off for a change.
>
> Mexico is also on List 2. Its president and his entire corrupt government
> really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple thousand extra
> tanks and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to
> put 'em? Yep, border security.
>
> Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty -
> starting now.
>
> We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we'll be drilling for
> oil in Alaska -which will take care of this country's oil needs for
> decades to come. If you're an environmentalist who opposes this
> decision, I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move there.
>
> It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens.
> Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying, 'darn tootin.'
>
> Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world
> has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the
> planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America . It is time to elminate
> homelessness in America . To the nations on List 1, a final thought.
> Thank you guys. We owe you and we won't forget.
>
> To the nations on List 2, a final thought : You might want to learn
> to speak Arabic.
>
> God bless America .. Thank ! you and good night.'
>>
> WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT,
> DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?
>
> 'My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of the Iraq regime has
> been completed.
>
> Since Congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our
> mission in Iraq is complete.
>
> This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces
> from Iraq . This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time
> to begin the reckoning.
>
> Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which
> have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict.!
>
> This list is short .
> The United Kingdom , Spain , Bulgaria , Australia , and Poland are some
> of the countries listed there.
>
> The other list contains every one not on the first list. Most of the world's
> nations
> are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both
> lists later this
> evening.
>
> Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those
> nations on List 2
> ceases indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty
> much
> pay for the costs of the Iraqi war. THEN EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER It'll GO
> TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SO IT WONT GO BROKE IN 20 YEARS.
>
> The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell
> holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.
>
> Need help with a famine ? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France .
>
> In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this
> money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at
> home. On that note, a word to terrorist organizations....
> Screw with us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your
> friends from the face of the earth.
>
> Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France or maybe
> China .
>
> Iam ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France,
> and Russia . Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from
> NATO as well.
>
> I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN
> diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid
> parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded
> and crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this.
> You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those
> tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers and limos be
> turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New
> York.
>
> A special note to our neighbors: Canada is on List 2. Since we are likely
> to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not
> pissing us off for a change.
>
> Mexico is also on List 2. Its president and his entire corrupt government
> really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple thousand extra
> tanks and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to
> put 'em? Yep, border security.
>
> Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty -
> starting now.
>
> We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we'll be drilling for
> oil in Alaska -which will take care of this country's oil needs for
> decades to come. If you're an environmentalist who opposes this
> decision, I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move there.
>
> It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens.
> Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying, 'darn tootin.'
>
> Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world
> has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the
> planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America . It is time to elminate
> homelessness in America . To the nations on List 1, a final thought.
> Thank you guys. We owe you and we won't forget.
>
> To the nations on List 2, a final thought : You might want to learn
> to speak Arabic.
>
> God bless America .. Thank ! you and good night.'
If you have the stomach for more, here's another one.
OK, I am sending this to almost everyone in my address book. If you don't want to hear my opinions, just delete this. If you want to respond, I welcome throughtful rebuttal. I know many of you will disagree. I usually bite my tongue, but can't any longer....
Yesterday was Black Sunday for our country. What the hell are we doing? Against the will of the people, our congress passed legislation that was a victory for: government intrusion, political corruption, backroom dealmaking, fascism, nanny state socialism, government beauracracy, a stall in our short term economic recovery, and the hastening of our long term economic downfall.
It was a slap in the face to: personal freedom, personal responsibility, limited government, the constitution, honest politics, free enterprise, economic prosperity, freedom of choice, fiscal responsibility, and economic reality.
Tactics. We were promised an end to politics as usual. No backroom dealmaking. Negotiations broadcast on CSPAN. Bi-partisanship. Ha, this was politics at it's sleaziest. A bill that is 2500 pages long, contains unrealated goodies and bribes, and has not been read, nor can be understood by the averarge congressperson should be rejected for those reasons alone. Does no one stand on principle?
The constitution. The tenth ammendment... does it mean anything? What business does the federal govt have in health care at all? None! It is prohibited. States my dabble in health care, the feds may not. Let each state try what works. People are free to move to the state that suits their desires. Where can we go to escape Obamacare?
Economic reality. Does anyone believe the lies of the proponents regarding cost? Has any social progam not cost multiples of that projected? Does government ever project accurately? Is there anyone gullible enough to believe that the numbers are honest and the truth is not being stretched? This entitlement will grow out of control... as all have.
Economic reality II. We are broke... worst than broke. The federal government has debts that can't be paid. We have no plan to pay them. We are on the road to ruin. We are the equivilent of a family with credit cards maxed out and monthly expenditures that far outpace income. If that family were to adopt two more children and buy a new car, it would be like taking on this health care bill. What the hell are we thinking?
Economic reality III. Demand on health care is increased by providing it free or cheaper to millions more. Supply is reduced by lowering doctor compensation. How does this not result in higher cost or a serious shortage of care? The law of supply and demand is kind of like the law of gravity.
Fascism. For the first time in history, the federal government is mandating that all people buy something... health insurance in this case. What next? A warm hat, a recycle bin, the right kind of light bulbs? Will butter be outlawed as an unhealthy drain on the collective? Will the few left that are financially able, be required to buy a new two cylinder GM Barrakmobile because it will save the planet and the jobs of union autoworkers? Does this government intrusion not concern everyone?
Socialism. Socialism at it's purest has been shown to be an absolute failure. Think U.S.S.R. Cuba, China, and North Korea. Yet we continue to believe we can nudge closer to it and maintain our high quality of life. Europe is trying... and teetering. Socialism is a trade-off of supposed fairness at great expense to overall prosperity and particularly personal freedom. Socialized medicine, or anything else, comes at great cost.
Throw those bastards out of office!
I think Fred Eaglesmith was right.
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