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Title: The Exact Word (What is the right word for Obama.)
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URL Source: http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/10/the_exact_word.html
Published: Oct 12, 2008
Author: Jerry A. Kane
Post Date: 2008-10-12 10:17:56 by nikki
Keywords: Obama, JustWords
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Comments: 51
What is the right word for Obama. He once told us "words matter." In his commentary "The Real Obama," Thomas Sowell rightly points out the importance of using exact words to communicate effectively. Sowell argues that Senator Barack Obama's critics are making a strategic mistake when they use the word associate to describe the Senator's ties to William Ayers, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and Father Michael Pfleger. According to Sowell, the word ally is the more appropriate word to describe Obama's connection to these people. Obama is not guilty by association; his guilt is through alliance. He is aligned to leftist radicals in that he shares in their fierce opposition to the ideas of a free market, individual liberty, and religious freedom, which are America's founding principles. Sowell is right; ally is the more accurate term for Obama's relationship with these people. The one thread that binds them is their radical, leftist politics. Obama has been called the most liberal Senator in the U.S. Senate by right-of-center commentators and radio talk show hosts; but again the word choice problem crops up. Obama's politics are not liberal; his politics match those of Saul Alinsky and the leftist radicals of the 1960s. Obama's radical leftist politics explain his political and theological ties with such radical and revolutionary pastors the likes of Wright and Pfleger, who incidentally are part of a nexus along with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan that aligns black-liberation theology with black Muslim nationalism. Stanley Kurtz connects the dots of this unholy trinity in his National Review article "Left in Church: Deep inside the Wright Trumpet." Black-Liberation Theology is a type of Marxist Liberation Theology that promotes an Afrocentric social gospel. Inspired by Black Muslim nationalism, James Cone combined Marxism with black religion and a black Gospel and created Black-Liberation Theology. Cone's theology is designed to liberate African-Americans from the economic slavery of the white man's free market system and to build a completely new society. Cone is Wright's mentor, and Cone credits Wright for lifting his theology from his books and making it work in Wright's Trinity United Church of Christ. Cone's theology is the core doctrine and his books are required reading in the church Obama attended for 20 years. Cone's theology proposes that the black Jesus (Wright's church believes and teaches Christ was black) will give black Americans the ability to do away with the white man's greed and free market system and replace them with a black value system. In addition, Cone writes "black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy" and that being black means "committed to destroying everything this country loves and adores." Obama has said that black liberation theology is sensible, has called Wright his mentor, has said that Wright has given him the best education he ever had, and throughout his campaign has declared America's institutions as broken and in need of fixing. For a more comprehensive look at Black-Liberation Theology, read "Obama: Stealth Socialist?" by Investor's Business Daily. Obama's radical leftist politics are so meshed with his socialist religion that it's difficult to know where one leaves off and the other begins. For example, in a 1998 radio interview, Obama discusses how certain portions of the African American community are not doing very well with crime, education, and employment, and he recognizes his fate is tied with theirs. He goes on to suggest that his "individual salvation is not going to come about without a collective salvation for the country." He further states, "Unfortunately, I think that recognition requires we make sacrifices and this country has not always been willing to make the sacrifices that are necessary to bring about a new day and a new age." On the stump, Obama divines the time has come "to perfect this nation." Not long ago, I brushed such statements aside, without a second thought. When Hillary playfully mocked Obama's remarks, "a light will shine through that window, a beam of light will come down upon you, you will experience an epiphany ... and you will suddenly realize that you must go to the polls and vote for Obama," it never occurred to me to take such remarks seriously. When the Obama Sith, Chris Matthews, said, "This is bigger than Kennedy....This is the New Testament," I just figured he was caught up in the exuberance of the moment. And when Halle Berry said that she'd "collect paper cups off the ground to make his pathway clear"; or Eve Konstantine said he is "our collective representation of our purest hopes, our highest visions and our deepest knowings," I unthinkingly whisked them away as so much sophomoric giddiness and bizarre tripe. Now, that the antenna is up and the red flags are waving, I am astounded when I reconsider that Bill Rush of the New York Times actually believes Obama's election to the U.S. Senate, "was divinely ordered....God's plan"; that Oprah Winfrey thinks his "tongue dipped in the unvarnished truth"; that Gerald Campbell sees him radiate "truth and goodness"; that Gary Hart deems him not to be "operating on the same plane as ordinary politicians"; and that Deepak Chopra considers him "A quantum leap in American consciousness." It's apparent that Obama not only believes his individual salvation depends on collective salvation, but he also desires to bring about a new day and age. Maybe next time Charlie Gibson will ask the hubris question of Obama. On second thought, hubris is not the exact word, megalomania is more appropriate.
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#12. To: Sam Houston (#8)
Sam... Dont be afraid to say Uncle Tom.
The ones that come from the factory with "Free Tibet" on the bumper?
The market collapse and seizing up of the credit system, no matter what caused it, was a "game changer." We are all "leftist radicals" now, to paraphrase Nixon. The world's financial system, again for whatever reason, is on the verge of collapse. That is not a future anyone would wish for, unless one is totally demented and actually WANTS TO EXPERIENCE a "Mad Max" scenario. Still you are asked to cast a vote FOR all of the above or be called a racist. One says, but no, I do not think this is right direction, nor are these 'leaders' I trust anyway. Too bad, it's going this way with or without you. Again, people actually think they 'matter' to these scoundrels. We don't. Doesn't the neocon Thomas Sowell derive his income from a university- connected think tank? What has he ever done in the "free market"? He has written a few books, but I think overall his life has been spent in the "ivory tower." Does that make his analysis of this wrong, or inconvenient? No one is generally wrong all the time.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
Fortunately I am not kin to Regents Professor of Neoconology Sowell at all.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
Noun 1. racism - the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races bias, prejudice, preconception - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation anti-Semitism, antisemitism - the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people white supremacy - the prejudice that members of the white race are superior to members of other races 2. racism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race racial discrimination, racialism discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Obamessiah (narcissist) and anyone who votes for this klown all will have driven a stake through the heart of what is left of the USA> NOBama..or...ANYone but obama.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx The ones that come from the factory with "Free Tibet" on the bumper? The smoke belching VW slug wagon with the purty flowers all over and the nekkid gurls hanging out the windows?
This first time election with a black has brought many white guilters out of the 4um closet. They are voting RACE, not belief, and accuse all others of being racist. They HATE their own people, their own race, their own color, damn.
I know exactly your intent and meaning. Our resident white guilters are voting RACE not even politics. I will say this much about blacks, they do support their own race 105 per cent in going for Obongo. The white guilters????? They make this white trash American ashamed. I know the acceptable answer and have seen the tortured explanations of the guilters. I will say this much about blacks, they do support their own race 105 per cent in going for Obongo. Yes they do, and even black neo-con writers have admitted that while they agree with McCain a million percent (and no doubt benefitting from supporting the current administration), this is an opportunity to stand with their race. Would they sacrifice their living to vote race only? Or, is it quite reasonable to evaluate if McCain and Obama's policies are so alike that they will not be finacially burdended by voting their conscience. Then, after months of skipping around the topic, they are at least honest as to THEIR OWN reasons for voting Obama. As both candidates represent the same interests, it comes down to race. Period. Whites now have to look at Obama's influences and alliances, beliefs and words, votes and non-votes, and ignore all that is there that is bad policy for everyone. Unless they happen to want some targeted elimination of their own race. As jobs vanish, and perhaps 'public works' jobs arise, how will they decide who gets a job. Who eats, who doesn't. Who lives, who dies. We know Obama has this problem with babies. We know he supports and is willing to expand the Bush Doctrine. We know he supports the social gospel and social justice teachings of Black LIberation Theology. We know, he has no problem with eradicating the 'white enemy'. So, we do know who he is. And yet some people stand him up as a Savior of people? Really, those that choose this are seriously mentally ill.
LOL!!!
Believe me, I am, I am! :)
Having spent some time in foreign countries populated with people of color, it was always the same, they were friendly, BUT, I was white and that was only acceptable to a point.
I did not see Turtles mentioned though. 2. racism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race racial discrimination, racialism discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice Divide and conquer technique that can be overcome as a matter of policy, but will always exist. It's not a bad thing to prefer ones own people and want to be around them. Birds do it, bees do it, moose do it, deecee doos it.
Agreed.
I've lived outside of the US, and found that to be true as well. No one tries to deny that is just the way it is either.
Let's see what these POS white guilters do when these new BlackBrownshirts begin rounding up whites, raping the women and murdering the children.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx You were only acceptable as long as you were spending money there..for one.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx Polls show 9 percent of Americans believe the country is "on the right track." It wouldn't matter if the Democrat candidate was a little green man from Mars at this point. He would still have a good chance in this eletoral environment. You are underestimating the impact of current conditions in the country and overestimating the characteristics of the particular candidates. This is a political "perfect storm" hitting the GOPigs. However, do not lose hope. The GOPigs have a lot of hackers. We'll see if they can steal it.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
No one in their right mind would vote McKooK. I am one. I wont vote period. As for Obama, to me it seems his "race" is the predominant factor, not his record, not his beliefs. If Obama wins, it will be via a white vote. If Obama loses, it will be via a white vote. Neither has anything to do with ideology nor politics. This is a race oriented election, and was intended that way.
Being self sufficient, polite, a good tipper with candy for the kiddies was just part of the drill. Try to learn language both spoken and cultural as best you can. Above all, understand your are a 'guest' and behave as such. We weren't there for the welfare that's for sure.
To the extent we are all some race, I guess that's true. I think most people, though, would agree with my original analysis. This is a political "perfect storm" and the Republican Party, having controlled the all-important and now dictatorial executive branch for all but eight of the last 28 years, runs the risk of going the way of the Whigs.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
i can only think of one who i think might.
Do You Know What Freedom Really Means? Freedom4um.com
And yet some people stand him up as a Savior of people? Really, those that choose this are seriously mentally ill. This is regrettable, but true. Edit: The situation re; his worshippers borders on Hitlerian fanaticism.
Edit: The situation re; his worshippers borders on Hitlerian fanaticism. Imagine pulling the lever to do in your own children. So, globalista's they must be.
Sam, Sam, there is only ONE party. Just one. The ruling elite own it, sheep and all.
You are being deliberately obtuse. The Republican Party "brand name" is finished. I couldn't care less whether it makes any difference or not, in a meaningful sense. I am just stating a fact. The only people who still proudly call themselves Republicans are religious fanatics waiting to be Raptured. Having said that, watch out for the hackers. The problem is if they steal it for a dead "brand name," all hell may break loose. It has little to do with the race of the candidates. It has to do with the current bleak economic conditions and the feeling that the GOPigs will do NOTHING but make the economy worse.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
I predict race war followed by martial law. The "why" or "catalyst" will be unimportant. Once it starts, it's over. All is lost. Too bad the black hitlerian monkeys can't learn from history...
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx The "Indie Diaries: !
I predict free beer, cable TV and Internet porn for the masses. Free money will be distributed every few months in the form of "rebates" as well.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
LOL! I'll take the beer!
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
I don't think I know any. I think what we will hear, assuming he gets elected, is that even when things are going to hell in a handbasket at an increased rate they will tell you how much worse it would have been without their hero.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. The right word for Obama is "liar."
God is always good!
Attack the author, how original. Don't let facts seep through whatever you do.
Agreed. "The American people love to be humbugged, robbed and ruled and love the people who humbug, rob and rule them." - P.T. Barnum, circus magnate
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
Sie kommunistische Schweine verlangen eine Kugel wird gestellt durch Ihre Stirnen.
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
Sie sind verlangsamt ein ficken.
#13. To: nikki (#11)
It wasn't even a VW Bus.;) (I love those things).
#14. To: Sam Houston (#8)
Fierce opposers now also include Hank Paulson, Ben Bernanke and everyone of any significance in the Chimpministration at this point.
#15. To: nikki (#0)
OBAMESSIAH
Has
Risen!
#16. To: Cynicom (#12)
#17. To: nikki (#11)
#18. To: nikki (#0)
(Edited)
megalomania is more appropriate.
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of its very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#19. To: lodwick (#13)
It wasn't even a VW Bus.;) (I love those things).
#20. To: IndieTX (#18)
Obamessiah (narcissist) and anyone who votes for this klown all will have driven a stake through the heart of what is left of the USA>
#21. To: Cynicom (#10)
I wish you had not said that.
#22. To: lodwick (#13)
The ones that come from the factory with "Free Tibet" on the bumper?
#23. To: Original_Intent (#15)
You may all now pray.
#24. To: nikki (#21)
#25. To: Cynicom (#17)
Noun 1. racism -
#26. To: IndieTX (#18)
will have driven a stake through the heart of what is left of the USA>
#27. To: Cynicom (#24)
(Edited)
Having spent some time in foreign countries populated with people of color, it was always the same, they were friendly, BUT, I was white and that was only acceptable to a point.
#28. To: Cynicom (#20)
They HATE their own people, their own race, their own color, damn.
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of its very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#29. To: nikki (#27)
Having spent some time in foreign countries populated with people of color, it was always the same, they were friendly, BUT, I was white and that was only acceptable to a point.
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of its very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#30. To: Cynicom (#20)
#31. To: Sam Houston (#30)
#32. To: IndieTX (#29)
You were only acceptable as long as you were spending money there..for one.
#33. To: Cynicom (#31)
#34. To: James Deffenbach (#6)
It will be interesting to see which one(s) among them--if any--will admit to being wrong about Obummer.
#35. To: nikki (#21)
(Edited)
#36. To: noone222 (#35)
This is regrettable, but true.
#37. To: Sam Houston (#33)
This is a political "perfect storm" and the Republican Party, having controlled the all-important and now dictatorial executive branch for all but eight of the last 28 years, runs the risk of going the way of the Whigs.
#38. To: Cynicom (#37)
#39. To: Sam Houston (#38)
(Edited)
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of its very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#40. To: IndieTX (#39)
I predict race war followed by martial law.
#41. To: IndieTX (#39)
#42. To: noone222 (#40)
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of its very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#43. To: nikki (#0)
#44. To: christine (#34)
i can only think of one who i think might.
Lord Acton
#45. To: nikki (#0)
#46. To: ghostdogtxn (#43)
#47. To: RickyJ (#45)
The right word for Obama is "liar."
#48. To: nikki (#46)
#49. To: ghostdogtxn (#43)
#50. To: Beendigen Sie die Kommunisten (#49)
#51. To: ghostdogtxn (#50)
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