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Sunday, Nov 8, 2009
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As a Democrat, and especially as a classical liberal in the mold of Thomas Jefferson and F.A. Hayek; big labor has imprisoned the Democratic Party much as the fundamentalist Christians have the Republican Party.
Yeah, labor unions were great and all back in the 1950s, but times have changed. Both labor and big business have acted as thugs in relation to negotiations with each other over various issues such as pay, healthcare, retirement, the issue of closed/open shops etc. The United States has and is continuing to transform into a service industry based economy. There is NO way that American citizens will pay money for products made within the USA because unions demand exorbitant salaries for the most menial of work. As well, economic nationalists who fear freedom and desire the economic imprisonment of their fellow human beings living in pre-industrial nations do not understand that due to the outsourcing of jobs across seas we allow economic development to those who cannot attain through any other way in their country as well cultivate higher education and ultimately higher wages within this nation because those are essential to keep a service-based economy afloat.
I think we all as Democrats should hope for the day that bullying Big Labor disperses and finally frees us of their chains.
Look at her NAME, if the "Hi Mom & Dad" doesn't clue you in. If you still don't get it, its a JOKE
I find the "c" word to be the worst insult that can be thrown at me. I consider myself a feminist (sorry brightstar) and I associate with forward-thinking people, and every one of the females finds that word as offensive as I do. I don't say it, I won't type it because it is so repulsive to me. You may not find the word offensive, I and many others do. And it doesn't matter who says it, in whatever context it may be. Sorta like all the other words tossed around here today - ask a black, a jew, an hispanic how they would feel if those names were thrown at them. To me, it is more than a word, it is a rather crass way of trying to diminish me.
Maybe I'm the ultimate cynist, but does anyone truly believe Barack Obama--let alone any politician--can unify the US across ideological lines? Let's get real. The reason why the United States is a functioning (yes, there is debate as to how well it's functioning), pluralistic, multi-party democracy and not the converse is a consequence of the diverse ideological spectrum across our nation. Do Obama-worshippers (and that includes the MSM) really believe its feasible for a man with a 95% score from the ADC to unite the US electorate? Obama's presidential platform and voting record is conventionally liberal.
He's adamantly pro-choice, pro-affirmative action, extremely liberal on illegal immigration, and not looked well upon by the business community. Personally, I haven't the slightest problem with this--although, I admit I fall into that tenth percentile of Democrats who approve of free trade. Regardless, once the American electorate really starts paying attention in the general election, be it through using their brains or via Republican attack ads; voters who don't identify with Obama's political ideology (and that's a very large chunk of the American electorate) with leave him in droves.
Adoration towards Obama is only manifesting itself among non-liberal voters due to Obama's mesmerizing, albeit superficial campaign rhetoric which is saturated with uplifting oratories, yet meager amounts of substance, i.e., policy proposals and discussions of issues. If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, he will be forced by his Republican rival (presumably McCain) to elucidate upon his positions. Call me crazy, but many conservatives and moderates won't cast their hats into Obama's ring once they catch wind of his unabashed support of abortion rights or his willingness to grant drivers licenses to illegal immigrants. Sure, Obama could win a slight majority, but that hinders any HOPE for REAL CHANGE in Washington, or at least the kinds Obama desires. Obama and the Democrats will need to politick and water-down a lot of proposals for they will have to win some approval from Republicans in Congress. This doesn't sound like change in Washington to me. You cannot kill a 232-year old political institution with kindness; and unfortunately, that's Obama's campaign strategy.
We're in for a rude awakening this November if Barack wins the nomination.
Enough highjacking the comments section to wage your own personal attacks against one another! I enjoy the comments/letters section (many times more than the article itself) because of the intelligence, passion and wit of the letter writers. I like to read views ON THE ARTICLE that amuse, inform and engage my interest. I do not need to slog through page after page after page of one-upmanship. In the last (so far) 10 pages of letters all but 10 or so letters are written by BS65, LeCastor and symbol-man. Take it somewhere else folks, if you can't address the subject at hand. And thanks zzz05 for saying this better than I just did.
I voted for Hillary in the primary, because I thought she was my best choice - not because she is a woman. Do not make the mistake of putting any woman on the ticket, thinking it will placate Hillary supporters or those who think he needs to pick one. Some Hillary supporters will not be happy with anyone but Hillary. As for us "thinking" Hillary supporters, we will be voting for Obama, no matter who his running mate is - I just want him to pick the most qualified person. Kathleen Sebelius? No foreign policy experience and a chance at a whopping 6 electoral votes from Kansas (who will not turn blue just because their governor is on the ticket). Obama has better choices.
Much of the initial coverage about Fort Hood turned out to be wrong. Is there anything wrong with that?
The accountability imposed by another country for the CIA's kidnapping and torture reveals much about our own.
Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings"
The survivor and author is upset about comparisons some on the right are making to genocide
Once seen as a lunatic fringe, reactionary anti-women groups are courting respectability
Salon headlines in your mailbox
