Contributed by: filbert Thursday, March 25 2010 @ 01:00 PM CST
WARNING: UNAPPROVED, UNREGULATED, POSSIBLY DANGEROUS IDEAS AND CONCEPTS BELOW. READ FURTHER AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Let's briefly review:
Using the IRS to force every single person in the United State to buy something because some people don't--for whatever reason--have it = Not A Threat;
Calling a Congresscritter a piece of shit because he or she self-evidently cannot read or understand the Constitution = Threat.
I think I've got that straight.
This is a cynical, purposeful, Democrat political strategy, folks.
The Democrats and their media allies are, with this passive-aggressive, crocodile-tear act, actually trying to incite violence, or at least promote an "atmosphere of the threat of violence." This will give them a pretext to crack down--literally--on the political opposition--those that advocate individual freedom and liberty, and those who simply want to be left alone to live their life the best that they can. In essence, the Democrats are actively working towards staging a modern-day Reichstag Fire, done with much, much more cunning and cynical manipulation of an already-pro-socialist Big Media press. If they can goad one of the less stable among their political opposition into starting something, well then so much the better! But make no mistake, if they can't get a reaction out of the right, they can and will stage an incident that they will blame on the advocates of individual freedom and liberty.
We have ample evidence that one of their usual and customary tactics is the agent provocateur--infiltrating their political opposition and then throwing epithets, bricks, and otherwise trying to discredit that opposition. They are without scruple, the Democrats. Anything which furthers their particular interests is fair, wise, and true. Anything which opposes is evil, hateful, and beyond the scope of reasonable discourse.
This is a prescription for violence, as the Democrats systematically close off all possible peaceful avenues of dissent.
It is the tactic of totalitarians and tyrants.
So, if you voted Democrat in the last election, this is exactly what you voted for, whether you realized it at the time or not. You voted for naked political intolerance and the exercise of raw power overwhelming the rule of law and due process.
I hope you're happy with the result. I also hope you never, ever come to disagree with anything your new masters choose to do to you in the future.
When that happens, just remember: we tried to warn you.
If the forces of freedom are wise, they will adopt the non-violent mass civil disobedience strategies of Gandhi--and Martin Luther King. There are still enough people of conscience in this country--Democrats, Republicans, independents, and others--who will at the last recoil when it becomes clear that those now in political power in this country are in fact tyrants. It is this greater portion of the American public--those who are not by nature political, but just want to get through the day doing the right thing more often than not--who will either save this country or allow it to slip into a gray and humorless society which will be more reminiscent of Soviet Russia than of the vibrancy we remember of the American past.
Oh, by the way, remember who said this:
"If they hit us, we'll punch back twice as hard."
He currently lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. Talk about inciting violence! And, actually, that did incite violence. Anybody remember Kenneth Gladney?
State-Run Media Accuses Tea Party Organizer of Terrorism For Posting Congressman’s Address [*1] -- And yet there was no concern for all of the wackos congregating outside George W. Bush's Crawford, Texas ranch. That was free speech. This is unacceptable intimidation and borderline violence. The Democrats can dish it out, but they can't take it. And, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen."
The Lawn Coffin and Other Scary Bedtime Stories [*2]
Coward Russ Carnahan Pushes Bogus Tea Party Lie to Media– Claims Prayer Service With Coffin Was a Violent Threat (Updated) [*3] -- "On Sunday night several members of the St. Louis Tea Party Coalition held a prayer vigil at Russ Carnahan’s office for the millions of babies that will be slaughtered under the democrat’s pro-abortion health care bill."
Those quiet and discreet violent libertarian thugs! [*4] -- "Hurling bricks through windows may be many things, but it is not libertarianism."
2010: A Race Odyssey — Disproving a Negative for Cash Prizes or, How the Civil Rights Movement Jumped the Shark [*5] -- Wherein Andrew Breitbart tells the race-baiting professional "victims" to put up or shut up . . .
Cantor: Democrats “dangerously fanning the flames” by screeching about security threats [*6] -- "(Republican) Rep. Eric Cantor announced that his office has received threats for his positions on issues as well as his Jewish heritage, and that one of his offices had a window shot out . . . Cantor singled out DCCC chair Rep. Chris van Hollen for exploiting fringe threats for political gain, “fanning the flames” to “dangerous levels.”" See how easy it is to link someone who--I presume--had no connection to somebody stupid with the act of stupidity?
Right Wing Violence: Republican House Leader's Campaign Office SHOT At Update: Cantor Viceo And Republican Congresswoman Recives Voice Mail Threat [*7] -- I really, really think the left doesn't want to get into a blow-by-blow (if you'll forgive the violent imagery) discussion of who's nutcases are more violent--or more influential in today's political climate. Let's start with unrepentant bombing conspirator, co-founder of the terrorist Weather Underground, "Guilty as Sin, Free As A Bird," early mentor of Barack Obama, and probable "Dreams of My Fathers" ghostwriter Bill Ayers. OK. Your turn, lefties.
GOP Whip Eric Cantor’s Campaign Office Is Shot At [*8]
More on Cantor: Stop Using Threats for Political Gain, as It Encourages Violence; Democratic Spokesman Apparently Disagrees [*9] -- "You be the judge. If political violence is to be denounced, but he himself won't denounce a gun being fired into a Republican's office, then what is the message here? Seems to be endorsing it as legitimate."
Anger, fear, whining and inflaming [*10] -- "Dissent is no longer the highest form of patriotism, folks – it’s “terrorism”. Please excuse the use of insulting language, but idiots like James Clyburn are the reason the anger in this country remains high and is still building. Loud mouth hacks like this jerk trade in fear and lies and then have the temerity to suggest that it is “terrorism” to react to their abuses by protesting. In fact, there’s nothing more American than to protest."
Republican Jean Schmidt Receives Threats Over Health Care Stance [*11]
Let's recall for a minute where we are, and how we got here. Under Obama and this Democratic Congress, the Federal Government has seized just about half of the entire United States economy under its direct control. There are people who are upset about this. But they're upset about what the Democrats in Washington are doing to them, and doing to their country. The people who are upset did not start this argument.
They did not throw the first punch. They did not make the first threat.
Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action. -- George Washington, First President of the United States.
The protesters are not the irresponsible ones in this continuing story.
Once again, the definition of "blithering idiotry" for the purposes of the Whip:
1) believing you know better than someone else how they should run their lives, and
2) acting on that belief, almost always to the ultimate detriment of that other person, not to mention the corruption of your own soul in the process.
And to think all I really want to be here is a silly-animal-and-other-goofy-things-story, travelogue, and rah-rah sports blog. That's what I'd like to do, if the government would just leave me the hell alone! SECTION TWO: Things That Amuse Me:
Travel:
Continental Q&A: 787 will 'be a game-changer,' Cleveland is 'important' hub [*12]
Why Did My Connecting Flight Leave Early Without Me? (Ask Cranky) [*13]
Sports:
Tennessee putting on an offensive show in tourney [*14]
Hillman says Gordon won’t be on roster for season opener[*15]
Northern Iowa inks Jacobson to 10-year deal [*16]
USD athletic director to take Kent State job [*17]
Ritchie Price making strides at South Dakota State [*18]
Science, technology, and space:
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Prompts Considerably More Weight Gain, Researchers Find [*19]
Fusion's ups and downs [*20]
Clearing Up Misconceptions [*21]
Introducing Cult of Mac’s 100 Top Tips And Tricks For Windows Switchers [*22] -- A continuing series (they've made it up to #5 as of today . . . 95 to go . . .)
Miscellany (amusing things not fitting above, or below):
Map Tracks Census Participation Daily [*23]
SECTION THREE: Politics: The neverending battle against blithering idiocy:
People doing potentially good things (including sightings of politicians doing something less than totally, blitheringly idiotic):
ObamaCare: What the GOP could (but probably won’t) do now [*24]
Boehner: If we take back the House, we won’t fund ObamaCare [*25]
Conservative Blogs 100: March Ratings [*26] -- Medary.com isn't on the list. Maybe because I'm actually more of a libertarian--or a "classical liberal" if you will, than really a conservative . . .
Time Magazine Profile: Citizen Breitbart [*27]
‘Hi, I’m Pete Kesterson!’: Normal People Step Up To Take On Incumbents [*28]
The cure for blithering idiocy: freedom and individual liberty (yeah, I know--ooh, ick, philosophy!):
Americans are in a bad relationship with their government — will they break up? [*29]
The Breaking Windows Fallacy
Unlimited Semiosis and the crisis of interpretation [*30]
Change Prohibition Policy [*31]
Paul Krugman and the Consumption Myth [*32] -- "Unsurprisingly, Krugman is wrong on all three points. What his argument boils down to, after wading through the myriad of contradictions that make up the majority of his writing, is the belief that our economic woes can be solved through inflation."
The Fable of the Krugman [*33] -- "No wonder that Keynesians emphasize the "circular flow" of the economy, as it fits within their circular logic."
Politics, otherwise difficult to classify:
Why Isn’t Paul Ryan Running for Senate? [*34] -- The gay-guy-backing-attractive-male-Republican-candidate thing is a curious recent development in American politics . . .
Campaigning Against Obamacare Not Enough to Secure GOP Victories This Fall [*35] -- It's not enough to be against something. The Republicans need to be for individual freedom and liberty. Every single thing they say must be tied back to that simple, quintessentially American political principle. Every. Single. Thing.
The Parable of the Satellite Dish [*36] -- "Freedom requires the courage to avoid being stampeded. You should ask more questions about something you are told is an “essential right.” Sober reflection is a hallmark of maturity. A wise State would not require its citizens to act like children."
The reality of President Obama and his entire Administration as blithering idiots:
So This Is What Change Looks Like [*37]
Comedy gold: Gibbs tries to explain why an executive order on abortion was necessary, or not [*38]
Forget All That ‘Hope’ and ‘Change’ Talk, Okay? [*39]
Just a Reminder [*40]
The reality of Washington Democrats (and Independents, and Socialists) as blithering idiots:
Pelosi: Health Care Reform Is “Model” For Future Reform Efforts (Video) [*41] -- Bend Over, America. If you liked how the health care bill was passed, you'll love how the rest of this Congressional session goes!
Soon to be Unemployed Democrat Party Hacks Play the Victim [*42]
What Was That Line About the Tree of Liberty and the Blood of Tyrants?
The current threats (assuming they are real, as I assume some of them are) are being played up in the press because the Democrats want to dampen the anger that has erupted over their adoption of a government medicine program through a series of legislative maneuvers that are in some respects unprecedented. It is important for the Democrats and their press minions to understand that there are many millions of Americans who regard Obamacare not just as misguided public policy, but as an illegitimate usurpation of power. I am one of the many millions who are outraged at the Left's attempt to destroy the private health care system that has served my family so well, and who regard Obamacare as illegitimate.
As for the threats, we will take them more seriously if they result in the cancellation of a public appearance by a liberal due to security concerns. But that never happens to liberals, only to conservatives. It happened again last night. That was in Canada, of course; the home of government medicine and little regard for free speech. No coincidence, that.
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