"Real" Americans

[Radbird]

Don't forget about the communist pinkos in northern Virginia that won't get McCain's message like the people in "real" Virginia.

I've been in Northern Virginia for almost 3 weeks now, and can assure you everyone here is fake.

[maddash]

Hopefully after this election some healing can occur in this nation - should Obama win, I would like to see him appoint some GOP folk to prominent positions as Lincoln did with his opponents. Sounds like he's poised to do just that ( Lugar etc)

Have you read Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln? Brilliant book.... long as hell, but brilliant.

[Hungary Jack]

Why is socialism treated like such a bad word? Communism is bad. I heard Michael Savage say on the radio last week that socialism has killed over 100 million people this century. No. Communism has. Because communism, as various governments have instituted, has a love/hate relationship with socialism. They try to be socialist (extreme left), but have strong fascist tendencies (extreme right). Regardless, I don't see how Obama's version of socialism (if you really want to call it that) is going to lead to the deaths of anyone. Is Obama going to slaughter everyone making over $250k and give their estates to the poor?

My plan is simple: Don't make over $250K.

[jim]

The "Real Americans" comment really bothers me. Not only is it dead wrong, it's rooted in racism and stupidity which happen to be the two traits I loathe the most.

[Freed Roger]

Hopefully after this election some healing can occur in this nation - should Obama win, I would like to see him appoint some GOP folk to prominent positions as Lincoln did with his opponents. Sounds like he's poised to do just that ( Lugar etc)

Have you read Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln? Brilliant book.... long as hell, but brilliant.

I've read it. It was long, but excellent. In all that I read on Lincoln, this book seemed to bring him to life more than any.

[Michael]

i also hate the fact that if you \question or criticize america you are seen as unpatriotic, etc....maybe some people want to see the country do better than it is

Yes. This.


Our founding fathers hated a world where you couldn't criticize your leaders and the direction of your country.

[jim]

i also hate the fact that if you \question or criticize america you are seen as unpatriotic, etc....maybe some people want to see the country do better than it is

Yes. This.


Our founding fathers hated a world where you couldn't criticize your leaders and the direction of the country.

When you think about the life and times, and then see the language they choose in the constitution, they were downright radical. When I see and hear this "real american" comment, I can't help but think our founding fathers are rolling over in their graves.

[Michael]

All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.

--Thomas Jefferson

[heyzeus]

i also hate the fact that if you \question or criticize america you are seen as unpatriotic, etc....maybe some people want to see the country do better than it is

Fun solution: when Obama is president and you hear someone ranting about him and democratic congress, ask that person why they hate america so much.

[jim]

All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.

--Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson was from Virginia - which is leaning Obama now. Not "Real America".

So there you go, that explains that.