Obama's Real Strategy
 

I'd like to share an analytical article that I read in the American Thinker, which was written by James V. Capua who, among other things served at the U.S. Department of Education under then Secretary William Bennett. He also served as Vice President of the Institute for Educational Affairs, and also as Special Assistant to the Chancellor and Assistant Professor of history at the University of Rochester.

He describes the Obama strategy as a seemingly classic Marxist one. Creating what Marxists call "internal contradictions". Evidenced by our race to $5.00 a gallon gasoline and Obama's relentless campaign against increased domestic oil and energy production, and the administrations huge and continuing push for greater command and control not withstanding their sound defeat in the mid-term elections.

Then there is his redefining of our foreign policy and defense policies irregardless of past alliances, coupled with an embrace of fringe utopian ideas of an "internationalist order".

He also relates what he describes as a "Cold War" strategy of "talk talk, fight fight". The talk element of the strategy is to waste time and to hide their maneuvers, and then to divide the opposition and to divert attention to decoy issues. Then there is the "fight" element of the strategy which can be executive and fiscal measures calculated to bring the nation to such a high state of anxiety that the electoral majority is unwilling to change presidents.

I hope you find it as fascinating and thought provoking as I did.

http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/..._strategy.html

This is what you read? Do a little research on this esteemed expert and you will find that he has less credibility on this subject than the guy who stands in the median in front of Walmart. I searched his bio (and you know who provided that) and came up with almost nothing. He has worked for some rich guys foundation since 1987. He writes in right-wing Internet based media only. Read his other stuff - he is way out there. Do you know what he did at the Department of Education? You can't even find him in Wikipedia. Do you know that when you can't pay someone enough money you often can get away with giving them a title. This is especially true in academia.

Xavier

Well done.
 

:1rotfl:

:BigApplause:

They are so gullible.

Apparently, Harry Alford who is the president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce has a similar opinion of this President.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecdf4RSVe1Y&feature=player_embedded[/ame]

Good read Richie. It goes right along with the Progressives' Rules for Radicals.

Obama's Real Strategy
 

Ayers, Wright, Soros, Alinsky....birds of a feather flock together and I didn't even attend University of Rochester....Obama is out to get the man...but he forgets he is the man:1rotfl: You are right on richielion Obama can't push the green agenda unless and until gas continues upward.

Typical right-wing BS
 

and very typical of you to swallow this nonsense. BTW, irregardless is a word ignorantly used by some people to say regardless.

The insipid responses I get from the resident liberals are mind boggling. Do research on the author? I started off my thread with research on the author. Your comment that he "only" writes for online media is very condescending and also very 19th century; especially considering we're here communicating online. Wake up to the 21st century media brother, because in print publications are fast being replaced.

Also the brilliant analysis of the article speaks for itself in illustrating the correlation of Obama's actions with tried and true marxist principles that anyone with a brain can follow, and to disagree with if you have a mind to do so, instead of just trying to discredit the author.

I won't even address the other libs who've posted here because it's just too sophomoric.

It Doesn't Do Any Good
 

You vote the way you want in 2012, Richie. I'll decide which candidates make most sense to me. In the meantime, try not to suggest that anyone who doesn't totally agree with you is sophomoric or responds in an insipid way. That shouldn't make you feel any better and it really p_sses of those who don't share your political idealogy.

As far as my voting choices are concerned, all I'll say that if the qualifications and political platforms of the candidates for a particular federal office are similar, the incumbent will be at a dramatic disadvantage as far as I'm concerned.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: It's time to check you medication.

Equating the rising gas prices to Obama being a Marxist is simply wrong. Richie you and your cohorts are being fooled by the oil lobbies and are just plain being lied to by the republicans. Please follow the following:
Canada produces 3.3 million barrells a day and consumes 2.2 million barrells.They produce more than they use yet the price og gas has also gone up in Canada. Canada with its vast resources and small population can't drill its way out of price runups because they are also chained to the global oil marketplace. And so are we. We cannot drill our way out.

Yeah they sure are.
 

I see sarcasm went right by you.

Oh, so you're "outing" yourself as one of the resident liberals I guess by this response?

I was talking about the childish posts of 2 other posters, and I guess you're aligning yourself with them? I have to say I'm surprised. You normally have well reasoned posts, but you've failed in this one.

I challenge you to reread this entire thread from the beginning and tell me where I was wrong in my analysis of the substance-less responses I received from all the liberals, except Xavier who I answered directly.

Canada and US price for gas
 

In Canada, on average, about one-third of the total price of gas at the pump is tax. Ditto for Europe. Believe tax on gas is less in US than one-third of price so it's not an apples to apples argument.

Gee Richie how do you feel about the president of the united states now that osama bin laden has been KILLED UNDER HIS WATCH!!! And by the way I voted twice for reagan twice,and tricky dick twice.:ho:

Welcome! We hope to see more of you around here. It feels good to come over from the dark side! :welcome:

Of course, Richie won't think so.

Xavier

I'm glad bin Laden was taken out on anybody's watch and the President as Commander-in-Chief certainly gets credit.

If you are what you say you are why are you trying to bait me? Did you also get tingly sensations down your leg?

richie,richie richie
 

I am what I say I am A tried and true " Independent" I also voted for obama and am very proud of that for now.Two years from now we'll see what happens,might have to go back to the dark side again.

Oh, so you do get the tinglies. Well good for you. Independent to me means "Which way is the wind blowing". I'm sure we'll talk more. You do have an interesting way of introducing yourself.

I'm glad Obama gave the order, but Obama is still a socialist.

Don't like to post here but crimes against logic deserve mention
 

I wouldn't characterize the linked article as "analytical". Political, yes. Polemic, yes. Well reasoned, no. It contained false dichotomies, false and/or unsubstantiated statements and allegations, and vague and meaningless generalities among other "crimes against logic".

I'm not an Obama fan. But it is simply inaccurate to say that that he "campaigned relentlessly against domestic energy production". Sorry. The article then uses this inaccuracy and calls it an "internal contradiction" in the face of rising gas prices. And then argues that internal contradictions are evidence of Marxism.

Hmm. Let's use some analogies to analyze both "internal contradictions" and the Marxist leap. Personally, I'm in favor of domestic drilling. However, those who oppose it do so for reasons other than the rise and fall of gas prices. To make their case against drilling for completely other reasons, and then support drilling when the price of gas fluctuates, would be an "internal contradiction". To be "pro life" and pro death penalty could be deemed an "internal contradiction"-- even though it's certainly understandable and respectable to hold both views. To be adamantly tough on crime but want compassion for a wayward loved one is an "internal contradiction," but doesn't make someone a Marxist. To want to slash federal jobs but "not in my district" is an "internal contradiction" but certainly doesn't make Speaker Boehner a Marxist.

So against "domestic energy production" (not true) = internal contradiction = evidence of Marxism.

Sounds good-- 'til you think about it.

Redefining our foreign policy and defense policies (regardless) of past alliances? Although our stated foreign policy has always been about promoting freedom around the world, in other ways, Obama as well as other U.S. presidents have done so without a doubt. For example, we supported, then opposed, Noriega. We on-again and then gratefully off-again at times aided former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. We opposed, normalized relations with and opposed again Gaddafi. Obama can be faulted with having a foreign policy at odds with his campaign, though the article doesn't address this.

"Coupled with embrace of fringe utopian ideas of an 'internationalist order'"? Gee, that sort of calls for some backup content. What fringe utopian ideas specifically. What "internationalist order" ? The former President stated that he hoped democracy movements would break out in the Middle East. Is that a, "utopian internationalist order"? Without supplying supporting evidence, this is not analysis but merely political rhetoric.

The "talk, talk; fight, fight" line sounds like (a) both party's political playbook; (b) the high school cheer leading squad; (c) all of the above. Polemicists used to argue equally without substantiation that the former administration raised terror alert levels to increase the anxiety level so the electorate wouldn't change horses. (And BTW, talk radio could be described as "talk, talk," but what of it?)

I do agree the article was fascinating, especially it's placement in The American Thinker. Like so many political articles on both sides of the fence, it seems to be targeted primarily to people who don't think critically for themselves.

If, as Richie stated,

"...the brilliant analysis of the article speaks for itself in illustrating the correlation of Obama's actions with tried and true marxist principles that anyone with a brain can follow"

Then I must throw my lot with Scarecrow, go to the Wizard and plead, "If I only had a brain"!

Pturner; I think if you research Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Racicals", you'll have a better idea of the impetus behind the article.

That's all you got?

Obama's inspirational mentor Saul Alinsky's "Rules For Radicals" is not enough?

The American Thinker?
 

I went to the web page for The American Thnker and just about puked. It is filled with more racist garbage than I have seen in 40 years. If that is where Richie's article came from, Richie should be ashamed of using that as a source. Richie, you know better than to read that tripe. I know that Villagers are not racist people but are open and accepting of all races.

Go to this link, Richie and others, and tell me if you think it is just a racist diatribe. http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/...lave_ship.html

If I am terribly wrong about your character, please, let's cancel our congratulatory Yeunglings (for either person) come November. If not, I look forward to you buying me a couple of beers.

pturner,that might be the best response to a post I have ever read. No name calling or bashing just a great rebuttal to a slanted post. Thanks

... and that's your response to Pturner's seriously thought out and accurately worded piece. Then you have nothing. It's no secret now. Gladstone (see below) was spot on.

Xavier

I think you're on to
 

something. That website is filled with racist garbage, and anyone who quotes it or uses it to argue a point has a serious problem.

The Real Credit
 

The guy that should really get the credit is the Seal who put the little red dot on Osama's left eye and then squeezed one off.

The Rules Actually Work
 

Re-read Rules For Radicals and then go back and see how many of those rules were used by both parties and both Presidential candidates in the 2012 election. Actually, in the context of the election campaign, I'd even say that John McCain used Alinsky's principles more than did Barack Obama.

Before you say, no, no, no...re-read the rules and then think back to the campaign. Both parties and lots of candidates used the rules because they work!

:BigApplause::BigApplause::BigApplause:

I guess you believe what you want to believe. The truth will out itself in the end. I'm not up to the daunting task of debating all the misconceptions and will leave my prior statements as my final opinion on this subject.

Why Keep Talking?
 

If your mind's made up and if we all agree to disagree, why are we continuing the conversation?

Richie hasn't got anything. Can you imagine - NOTHING! No substance. No links. NOTHING! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWyCCJ6B2WE[/ame]

Xavier

I try hard to avoid Political but
 

have got to give PTurner an "atta-girl".....I could not have said it better...
Unfortunately, as is true of this forum, NOTHING will change....Unless the wizard gives RLion an "OPEN-minded" Brain....:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

PTurner is one of the few people that I have met in my life who is very bright, very fair and very reticent to stir the waters. When she speaks I listen...in awe.

She hasn't ever shown that she has an ax to grind and above all she uses the English language to communicate well and she communicates sensibly. I find her one of the most kind and one of the smartest and one of the fairest persons I have ever met....But most of all, she has common sense.

You're pathetic. I at least give my opinion. You just throw bombs. Grow up.

http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=217661

No, you give other people's opinion. :boom: (that was the bomb)

Xavier

How about a taste of reality. Obama and Hillary are both Progressives folks. They are hell bent on changing this country to follow socialism. That isn't a guess on my part or a theory. It is what they say. Some people don't think there is anything wrong with this. Others, like myself, pray to God that it doesn't happen and will do everything in my power to see that it doesn't happen.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...032401152.html