Posted on 08/29/2010 7:45:08 AM PDT by Libloather
Apocalyptic views hinder constructive political debate
By Robert McCartney
Sunday, August 29, 2010
**SNIP**
Instead, these people think our morals have sunk so low and our political leaders have become so unresponsive that the rule of law is breaking down in America. In interviews with members of the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial, I found that many shared such an apocalyptic view of a country on the wrong track.
But when pressed for evidence of such severe deterioration, they didn't offer very compelling examples. Basically, the "tea party" thinks the moderately liberal social agenda pushed by the Obama administration is just a short step away from, say, Communist East Germany.
This kind of exaggerated thinking, encouraged by Beck, contributes to the toxic tone of contemporary political debate. It's hard to have a reasonable discussion about the proper size and role of government in a modern society with people who think 234 years of democracy is ending.
Consider the following:
-- Ryan Townsend, 35, of Parkersburg, W.Va., said he came Saturday because, "I'm not going to sit idly by while tyranny and socialism replace our Constitution."
Why did he think that was happening? Townsend said he was unhappy that the Environmental Protection Agency sometimes issued rulings that hadn't received explicit congressional approval, such as to protect forests. He also was worried that the EPA might rule that "lead is a toxic substance, so you can't defend yourself with lead ammunition."
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
The left’s agenda.
And not prosecuting terrorists.
See tagline
PJ O’Roark: “Liberalism is communism sold by the drink”
WAPO writer probably on Journolist.....
What flavor Kool Aid is that?
Sent to my email list! Thanks.
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Report for the Beck rally - or propaganda from the Washington Compost ?
Methinks the latter.
And Adolf Hitler was ‘moderately nasty’.
Now THAT’S a graphic which speaks for itself.
There's no doubt Beck himself has made comments that are racially incendiary, particularly his notorious charge a year ago that Obama has a "deep-seated hatred for white people." Also, despite his denials, I suspect that he picked the site and day for his rally to spur controversy and draw attention.Robert McCarthy, you're a dumbass. If you'd done a little research, you'd have discovered that the date of the rally, 8/28, and the rally itself, are based on a bible verse, Romans 8:28. To wit:
All things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to his purpose.Compost moron!
Link to both pictures w/ site link underneath:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2579617/posts?page=40#40
Bikk
Seriously I agree people are getting a little out of touch. I mean it’s like my pet frog. Yesterday I just added only one degree to the pot of water that he lives in and he is making all kinds of noise about how I’m trying to kill him. The water isn’t boiling whats one degree? I’m just trying to keep him warm it is for his own good...
Right. Nothing "apocalyptic" or hindering of constructive debate about Al Gore's rants, or lying "scientists" conspiring to influence policy on a global level, or a compliant media "press release" machine disguising as journalism, or cozy deals with financial market bigs to divvie up the fledgling carbon credits "markets" ... et-freaking-cetera ad-freaking-nauseum.
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LOL, yeah, Obama and his shower-buddies no doubt see their mandate as correcting the policy mistakes made by that notorious compromiser and trimmer, Walter Ulbricht.
Wow, those graphics are potent! Thanks for sharing your screencaps.
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