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The Fuel of American Dreams

The liberal media needs no help from the conservative media to bury itself. Its efforts to mock and banish conservative thought congealed the national backlash against the size and power of government.

Recently, Mr. Obama declared the reaction and opinions of the Tea Party "amused" him because the group doesn't recognize or appreciate the tax cuts enacted by his administration. He is probably less amused that 76% of them think he's a stinking socialist.

Of course, the liberal press recoils from this description of his administration. David Gregory, Meet the Press' anointed liberal interrogator, was horrified by Rep. Michelle Bachmann's depiction of Congress and the Obama administration as "gangster government."

Three times last Sunday Gregory pushed his guest, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), to condemn Michelle's remark as "over the line." His intensity and posture inferred that Michelle Bachmann was inciting the millions of would be Timothy McVeigh's, lurking in the Tea Party, to commit acts of terrorism.

He wanted to hear Marsha Blackburn admit that he was right; that a soft breeze would incite this mob to commit unspeakable atrocities. Had Bill Clinton attended, he would have nodded sagely and in a grave voice warn Americans to stay indoors until Obama and the press puppets could marginalize these constitutionalists.

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a gangster as "A member of a gang of criminals." It makes you wonder how Gregory defines any cabal of legislators and executives who criminally ignore the fact that entitlements and interest on the national debt will devour 100% of the government receipts within fifteen years.

Let's not rush to judgment. There may be better terms to describe those who aspire to destroy the economic health of their country and send it into bankruptcy. But more than likely, Gregory would be equally offended by the descriptions, national saboteurs or Marxists.

Gregory's defense of Obama's agenda is undaunted by facts. This impresario of socialism was aghast when a Democratic shill pointed out that the membership of the Tea Party is nearly all white. He was practically stunned when he heard about this heart wrenching discrimination.

One can only imagine how hopeless he would feel if he knew 58% of the nation's citizens think the country is headed in the wrong direction. In his world, this perception could only be blamed on racism. In truth, racism partially explains the lack of minorities attending the Tea Parties.

Blacks who publicly support smaller government and spending cuts are crucified by the liberal media as Uncle Tom's. Black, liberal spokespeople on the Democratic payroll all but recommend the use of water boarding and exorcism to quell the notion of personal initiative.

So the next time you see a black person at a Tea Party, keep in mind the individual has a spine equal in strength to the keel of a Viking longboat. These are the people who understand that the engine that propels Martin Luther King's dream runs on personal responsibility.

Only Racist Terrorists Hate Deficits

Have you noticed? There is a dearth of congressional Democrats on the news programs. Not too many are stepping in front of the cameras to promote the Obama-Pelosi-Reid agenda.

That's quite an about face from the stampedes and flying elbows we witnessed as they flocked and jockeyed to be the center of attention in support of Obama Care. Their disappearance may be attributable to a laryngitis epidemic.

This would explain why they no longer answer their phones or participate in town hall meetings. And it's logical to conclude that their refusal to allow anti-socialists into their legislative negotiations saved the Republicans from this infection.

If their condition persists, Mr. Obama may have to supply teleprompters to the House and Senate leadership. If the screens are rotated 180 degrees, the Americans, like those who support the Tea Party, could read the communications.

A computer generated voiceover would guarantee balanced access to the reading, writing and arithmetic impaired who constitute the bulk of the Democratic base. And as customary, these free loading zombies could depend on the NBC, CBS and ABC anchors to repeatedly drill them on the merits of socialism.

But the teleprompter solution may not be enough. So expect to hear the spokespeople for the congressional Democrats to scream foul, as their efforts to mount mass rallies in support of socialism have failed miserably.

With the exception of illegal aliens, it seems their base won't turn out unless they are enticed with free tee-shirts, free transportation, free meals and refreshments, government paid signage, and a stipend to hold them aloft. This glitch has the Democrats in a panic. They will need serious money to win.

So it would not be unexpected if the Democratic candidates demanded direct access to the unspent Stimulus funds.

It wouldn't raise an eyebrow if they dipped into the nation's largest political slush fund for national advertising. What's to lose? Their constituency regards it as free money, and they have already lost favor with the majority of taxpayers.

Best of all, they could campaign without the need to address the issues in person. Of course, some will have to debate their opponents. This nasty problem can be solved if they employ the same strategy they used to pass Obama Care.

They can insist on un-televised debates behind closed doors and simply declare the winners. Pelosi and Reid could then announce that the Republicans refused to participate. And naturally, they can always depend on the broadcast news anchors to punctuate their victory from sea to shiny sea.

The Democrats realize it's going to be a tough year. They will hire Al Gore to backstop their hide & deny strategy, figuring that anyone capable of acquiring a personal fortune selling a global warming hoax would be an ideal spokesman.

Rumor has it, he has proposed sending all the ballots to the White House from the states which incur Democratic losses. Henry Waxman, Barney Frank and Maxine Waters have volunteered to recount the ballots.

You have to admire their determination and unity of purpose. They have unanimously agreed on a political theme for the 2010 mid-term elections, "Only Racist Terrorists Hate Deficits."

Hey Nancy

Imagine a gang of robbers claiming the reason they stole the gold from an armored car was to protect the environment by reducing the vehicle's weight and improving its fuel efficiency. Only despicable people, who hate flowers, clean air and children, would dare to question the purity of the thieves' motives.

Sound a bit implausible? This is the logic that created the fiscal quagmire the nation is facing.

Maybe you noticed. Every member of Congress is against deficits and higher taxes. Name one member of Congress who admits that he/she is pro-deficits. Name one member of Congress who confesses that taxes can never be too high. (Obama is president, so he doesn't count.)

Strangely, this is the same band of representatives who passes deficit busting legislation and then "with great reluctance" votes for higher taxes in the name of fiscal responsibility. Put this chorus to music and it would be Congress' theme song.

Based on their customary justification for hiking taxes, the congressional choir of angels is composed entirely of fiscal conservatives with big hearts. And heaven help those who question the purity of their motives.

Those who protest are defiled with labels proclaiming their insensitivity to social justice by these distillers of fiscal madness. So the revolt brewing on main street is not aimed at taxes. The screaming is about spending.

Americans are told they should support Obama Care because it's the right thing to do. As the congressional violin section tugs on our heart strings, the Democratic glee club erupted in sorrowful verses about the 30 million uninsured victims of corporate greed.

Say Pelosi, isn't this the same crowd that doesn't pay income taxes? You know, Nancy, the recipients of the $50 billion annual bonus called the Earned Income Tax Credit. Sorry, Nancy, we forgot. Tell us again why people should be rewarded for not paying taxes, but don't even pretend it's the right thing to do.

While we have you, Nancy, would you explain why Obama Care ignored tort reform. Experts across the country tell us that the practice of defensive medicine increases the cost of medical insurance about 25%.

No kidding, Nancy? A friend of a friend of your second cousin, once removed, only received a paltry $1 million when a doctor failed to mention the length of the free crutches the hospital provided were adjustable. No kidding? She never noticed her feet couldn't touch the floor until she sprained her ankle on her way to bingo.

That explains why you ignored tort reform. And here we thought you were protecting the income of your major contributors, the trial attorneys. Now we are embarrassed.

Before you run, Nancy, tell us why you pulled $500 billion out of Medicare. Wow! That's breaking news. Who could have guessed that you believe the lives of the elderly were being unduly prolonged by Medicare . . . you're not wearing your contact lenses are you?

It was just a guess, Nancy. You know, I'm not Harry Reid and we're not sitting in the Oval Office. Where are you going to shove your plausible deniability? That's just plain rude, Nancy.

A Republican Test

The smell of change is in the air. It's immaterial to guess whether the Tea Party created the anti-Obama sentiment, or Mr. Obama laid the groundwork for the Tea Party revolt. Both hypotheses lead to the same conclusion.

Americans don't like the pack of socialists running the country. All the polls indicate that Obama still lays claim to the hearts of about 31% of the populace. This same percentage of true believers pops up in every poll.

We can only guess what motivates such loyalty. It's safe to surmise that they love income re-distribution, selected career paths which eliminated the need to fill out a W-2 form, and cry foul when the funding for their life style is challenged.

To Obama's credit, he has faithfully advocated for this loyal core of the Democratic Party. And his legislative agenda proves that he is willing to be inclusive. He invites all Americans to join these parasitical followers, and enjoy the benefits the government bestows upon them.

His devotion and loyalty to the principal of government reallocation of private income clarifies his administration's decision to add 30 million people to the government healthcare roles before addressing job creation. And don't kid yourself. He sees the connection between job creation and government revenues.

The decision exposes Obama's plan to force and cajole the unemployed into the ranks of those dependent on government. Full employment and a rebounding economy would have voided the opportunity to force a majority of Americans into accepting socialized medicine out of desperation.

It's equally apparent that the Stimulus and Omnibus budget were designed to sustain government programs long enough to crush dissent. That they were sold as job creators proves the Obama administration understands the first priority of America's majority.

That Obama and the congressional socialists camouflaged the economic results with "jobs saved" statistics and phony "jobs created" statistics in non-existent districts testifies to their real consideration. They determined that their bullet proof congressional majority, combined with a rocky economy, was the opportunity of a lifetime to destroy the last vestiges of capitalism.

The objections of Americans to the blatant rush to socialism despoiled Obama's pledge of transparency and bi-partisanship. Once Obama and the Democrats saw that they couldn't convince Americans that capitalism was evil, they slimed Obama Care into existence as the law of the land.

Then Obama challenged every American to try to repeal it. In the vernacular, he told Americans to go to hell.

And don't be deceived. Obama and the Democrats realize that the national deficit they created will cause the collapse of the United States without massive tax increases. This is their compelling reason to suggest the addition of a national sales tax. The deficit permits them to proclaim increased taxation is patriotic, which disguises their real motives.

Obama, Pelosi and Reid only made one mistake. They underestimated the resolve of Americans to live in the land of the free.

So one question remains. Will the Republicans just whimper, or demand that any tax increases, including the expiration of the Bush tax cuts, be matched equally with spending cuts and balanced budgets?

A Medicinal World

Watch any newscast and try to walk away without muscle spasms and tremors and the impulse to pull your hair out. The practice of chiropractic medicine and hair transplant studios must be experiencing unprecedented growth.

Although it's not reported, the frantic behavior near psychiatric care entrances resemble mobs storming the gates of overbooked rock concerts. How critical is the situation?

Pagan religious ceremonies are booming. The run on anti-depressant drugs and sedatives have the pharmaceutical companies sacrificing lambs at corporate getaways to persuade the gods to protect the longevity of Mr. Obama, Pelosi and Reid.

Rumor has it, that when Representative Phil Hare (D-IL) stated, "I don't worry about the Constitution," the liberals in Congress cried passionately and begged Obama to make the day a national holiday. Of course, the president reacted indignantly, claiming Obama Care had already trampled the rights guaranteed on that musty old piece of paper. Aspirin anyone?

The dismantling of federalism must be a good thing. That only 19 of 50 states are challenging the right of the federal government to force citizens to purchase medical insurance or face penalties, indicates that 31 state governors believe states' rights are a silly notion. And who could be against the addition of 16,000 IRS storm troopers to insure compliance? Excedrin anyone?

The buzz is that the Democratic governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, is investing heavily in GM stock, believing Buicks, Cadillacs and Chevrolets will soon be on the government's "Must Buy or Die" list.

The attack on Toyota's reputation, led by the House Energy & Commerce/Oversight Subcommittee Chairman, Rep. Bart Stupak, who just happens to be a Michigan Democrat, was pure coincidence.

What reasonable person would believe that Stupak had any political motivation to destroy GM's strongest competitor? After all, would a man who valiantly defended pro-life rather than submit to the proponents of government funded abortions be so unethical? A handful of Tylenol anyone?

Take heart! There's a realist in the Obama administration. Paul Volcker just admitted that the national deficit requires attention. He floated the idea of some nice tax hikes on "High Wealth Individuals." Let's be honest. The government confiscation of investment capital would only eliminate jobs in the private sector.

And everyone knows that comparable jobs in government pay about 150% more than in private industry. So why would anyone want to create low paying jobs? Way to go Paul. Tax those High Wealth Individuals out of existence.

We can worry about who is going to pay for those cushy government jobs after the last employee in the private sector collapses under the tax burden. That won't happen until Social Security goes into the red. What? It's already in the red. Does Wal-Mart sell Aleve by the pound?

The Democrats are mystified. They can't comprehend why 48% of the public share the views of the Tea Party, and only 44% of them share Obama's views. That's a tough one to figure out.

But for certain if those evil pharmaceutical houses ever invent a pill to counter the debilitating effects of a socialist coma the Democratic Congressional delegation and the Obama staff would be the mother load.

Realism and Racism

That Mr. Obama is flying around the nation selling socialized medicine is a good sign. Although he got Obama Care on the books, he never managed to get the people on the same page. There's growing evidence that it will never make the best seller list.

It's pretty clear that the majority of Americans aren't willing to trade access to quality care for higher priced, marginal care. Obama's cocky dismissal of the backlash defines his immaturity.

Americans smell the pack of rats scribbling on his teleprompter. They figured out that Obama Care is only tangentially related to improving healthcare. They know it really targets control of the distribution of medical resources to guarantee universal access through income re-distribution.

The goal would be admirable if it wasn't sold on the proposition that the addition of 30 million enrollees would reduce costs without sacrificing quality.

At face value this is absurd. The contention is the chink in his sales pitch which causes Americans to recoil from all things Obama. No matter how he poses this argument, it makes him sound like a pathological liar.

It's impossible to watch him campaign without concluding that he once thought that given the opportunity that he could charm the pants off every co-ed on the campus. He has deceived himself into believing that his charisma, coupled with the presidency, overpowers rational thought.

It's the story of his life. Obama is a taker with a deep rooted sense of entitlement.

He seems to be upset by the fact that Americans don't trust him. He blames this lack of trust on those who question his agenda and reasoning. He has resorted to flippancy and name calling. This defense can only be viewed as the childish tantrums of a shallow, unprepared man.

His reaction points to his sense of entitlement to have the absolute right to the benefit of the doubt. This is the mindset of a person who has never been challenged and could always rely on his victim status to dissuade attackers.

He was nursed on generational guilt and sympathetic promotion. So it is natural that Obama is all but screaming that his detractors don't like his ideas because he is black.

Sadly, and equally disgraceful, he is surrounded with minions willing to introduce the accusation of racism into the political debate. This is the last refuge of a political party whose arguments are void of intellectual and moral persuasion.

Americans are realists, not racists. Obama can't bridge this reality gap because he has always been shielded by the empty excuses for affirmative action, multi-culturalism and diversity. They aren't paths to success; they are excuse laden, intellectual creations to justify winning by legal decree.

Obama is tanking in the polls because Americans aren't buying his lame agenda. They no longer believe that President Bush made him do it. The proponents of social justice are cushioning his fall from grace with baskets of excuses. The realists are watching a loser, with no concept of personal responsibility, fall on his ass.