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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

OPPOSING OBAMA DOES NOT MAKE ME A RACIST

To you who use slanderous, pejorative labels in referring to me or others who oppose President Obama’s agenda:

Most Americans disagree with Obama on health care and most Americans are opposed to what the Democrats are doing or threatening to do to our economy (witness Congress’ 14% and falling approval rating). Are you saying that most Americans are crazy racist idiots?

  • No congressional republican voted for Obama’s health care bill. Are you saying they are all crazy racist idiots?
  • Democrats are a majority in Congress. Obama only needs his own party’s votes to pass anything he wants. Still, Obama didn’t have enough congressional Democrats’ votes to pass health care until a couple of days ago; it took him a whole year of bribes and arm twisting (many or most are public record) to get enough votes in his own party to get the bill passed. Are the Democratic members of Congress who opposed the bill all crazy racist idiots?
Opposition to Obama isn’t about race or charisma or looks or age. I haven’t a racist bone in my body and I’m not crazy. I also absolutely do not wish harm to the President. I think he’s a good looking, charismatic guy. His appearance is the kind of vibrant image you want in a leader.  Still,
  • I am convinced that his politics threaten the solvency and sovereignty of our country, and the world in the long run. I also believe that his politics are an affront and a threat to the economic, civil, and political freedom of US citizens.
  • I have opposed all of Obama’s agenda. Much of it serves no legitimate purpose, some of it is unconstitutional, some is racist (reverse racism if you will), some is fascist (i.e.; nationalizing much of the banking auto and insurance industry; collusion with unions), and all of it is devastating to our economy.
Why would you believe that opponents of Obama are crazy or racist or worse?
I never understood why supporters of collectivist, leftist politics are so fond of using slanderous, pejorative labels in referring to people they disagree with.
  • I condemn such politics, as do most in the center and right of US politics.
  • I do understand the appeal of labeling opponents: labels are easy to remember and regurgitate; you get to feel smart and popular because you’re agreeing with what the masses are taught to believe. But, what’s the point?
Why can't you have a civil discussion based on facts and issues instead?
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