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Establishment view of Obama's civil liberties record

That Obama is replicating core Bush policies is acknowledged by everyone other than his most loyal supporters.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Monday, June 29, 2009 06:27 AM

    Yes, it's about Power

    And note, please, that the right wing authoritarians are almost all singing the Emperor's praises every time he "punches a Hippie" as Digby and others would say by defending, extending or utilizing some of the novel Imperial powers of the Presidency discovered during the Bush Regime or every time he backs away from some silly campagin promise or other.

    We've all noticed how Obama seems far more interested in placating the Right every time he gets a chance, so there are many opportunities for Hippie punching by the Obama White House.

    Since the "Left" (quote/unquote) doesn't fight back effectively, one can assume this will go on indefinitely.

    And Glenn, the correct term is the "Hard Left." This seems to be gaining general currency now that it is the exclusive FOX "news" designation for people like you or me or many of those who dispute the merits of the authoritarian/autocratic vision of the Presidency so very popular at Court on the Potomac these days.

    Just remember that. "Hard Left."

    Bueno.

    —Ché Pasa Read Ché Pasa's other letters

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