Ok, I'm over being called anti-American, although I was pretty pissed-off yesterday. I saw this video of Rep. Bachmann saying that unAmerican members of government needed to be found and removed along with the Governor Palin video implying parts of our great country are anti-American. Unfortunately for me, I hold views that are different than Rep. Bachman and I live in a large metropolitan city, both are anti-American characteristics according to these important women of power. The more I thought about it the more I realized that they were the ones being unAmerican by espousing views of division and hatred. I mean, can you imagine the witch hunt of the federal government if we extracted those whose policies differed from Rep. Bachmann? Remember McCathyism in the 1950's?
If you think the Democrats will steer this country into socialism (they won't) be afraid that the current Republicans will steer this great, diverse, and wonderful country into fascism.
My neighbor asked me a few days ago if I was concerned about paying more taxes. I replied that with Obama as president I wasn't getting any tax increases. I don't think we'll be making over $250,000 anytime soon. One thing that I didn't mention and I wish I had is that under a McCain presidency our medical benefits will be taxed. This should be a major concern of the elderly. A by-pass surgery can cost over $35,000. Can you imagine the taxes on that much money?
Oh, BTW, my neighbor is alright with me now. We talked yesterday but not about politics!
2 comments:
Obama is no more a socialist than McCain is. Trouble is, Republicans have no idea what socialism is. As long as republicans have an instinctive contempt for compassion, helping one's fellow man without thought of reward, being part of a community, diversity, they will brand anyone who is different from them as socialist.
Actually, I have lived in a socialist country. It's not that bad, you know!
Glad to hear the neighbor is speaking to you again. :)
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