We are accustomed to politicians making rhetorical statements that they do not mean literally and to making promises they will eventually either back-track on or outright negate. But, it usually takes some time to find out we've been lied to. What a difference two weeks makes in the Obama administration.
President Barack Obama said in his Inaugural address Jan. 20, 2009, "On this day we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord."
In response to concerns with the Pelosi written "stimulus" bill at a meeting in the White House just three days later, Mr. Obama said to minority whip Eric Cantor, "I won!" So much for unity of purpose.
Writing in the Washington Post on 5 February that it is essential to pass the nearly one trillion dollar monstrosity that is not stimulative, but designed to pay off every Democrat special interest and redecorate a good portion of the federal government he said, "Our nation will sink deeper into a crisis that, at some point, we may not be able to reverse." And now, we have the triumph of fear over hope.
Lest you think he would be bothered by a charge of hypocrisy I say no he will not, because he believes the end justifies the means. His political mentor, Saul Alinsky, wrote in "Rules for Rebels" the politician has the DUTY to say whatever is necessary to achieve political power. And, Barack Obama is a true believer in a strong central government with a strong leader that influences every aspect of every citizen's life. Fairness, as defined by him, is the goal. Liberty and freedom are ancillary and relatively unimportant. Make no mistake about that!
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Right on. Obama was not voted king - he forgets we are a democracy with 3 separate branches. AND, as president, he doesn't get to tell the marketplace how to do things (unless they are part of the huge bailout). But let's not just worry about Wall Street - how about the Hollywood types!
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