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It's clearly the right thing to do to demand that John McCain and Sarah Palin's sick incitements to domestic terrorism must stop. But it's not going to. This is how they do things. When Republicans are in power, as they are now, they use the mechanisms of government to do their political violence to the constitutional order, as they've done by "normalizing" the existence of the surveillance state, of secret government, and even of nationalization of entire economic sectors. It's when Republicans fall out of power, or fear falling out of power, that the violence they do to what used to be our system of government threatens to turn physical. And it's the fear of being overwhelmingly rejected at the ballot box that's bringing it out in them now. It's no coincidence that the traditional media is noticing a disturbing uptick in violent rhetoric at McCain/Palin events, both inside and out, and from both the candidates and the crowds. It had to happen. Sarah Palin's entire political career is steeped in the same wingnut "black helicopter" militia insanity that manifested itself in the Oklahoma City massacre and other infamous explosions of blood-spattered, far-right paranoia like Ruby Ridge and Waco. Wading in up to their hips right at the peak of it all, though admittedly at the far-flung fringes of it all, were Sarah Palin and the man whose bizarre personal vendettas she lives to prosecute: Todd Palin. Unsurprisingly -- and as predicted -- as the rhetoric on stage heats up, and Republican event turnout grows in the wake of the nomination of a militia/far-right/separatist associated vice presidential candidate, the crowd grows increasingly ugly, inching ever-closer to the threat of violence: Where did we think the creepy "New World Order" freaks from the 1990s went to? Did we think they disappeared? Grew up? Joined Blackwater? What? No, they clammed up and toed the line for George W. Bush, as he whipped them into a pants-wetting frenzy over terrorism. But their convenient conversion into pro-government forces was cramping their style, and they're now champing at the bit to restart their cottage industries, distributing their unhinged conspiracy theory videos, pro-assassination t-shirts, etc., all the while throwing up their hands and proclaiming their "innocence" with regard to the strange and mysterious resurgence of violence in domestic political affairs. The violent exhortations are even seeping down-ticket, as TPM notes in citing an AP report of crowd reaction at a debate between Georgia Senate candidates Saxby Chambliss (R) and Jim Martin (D): Thursday's debate took place in front of a highly partisan crowd in the GOP stronghold of Middle Georgia. Chambliss supporters waved "Saxby" signs and offered up a sustained "boos" when Martin mentioned Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. "Bomb Obama," one woman hollered. At this point, the degenerate Republican campaign can't be about winning anymore. The numbers just aren't there. But they can work to sow seeds of feverish paranoia in the minds of (sometimes rather heavily armed) crazies, setting up a Second Golden Age of Wingnuttery, such that the next four to eight years are once again marked by dark whispers (and more) that the Clintons Obamas are murderers terrorists. Hate speech + militia entanglements + mob mentality. What a formula. We already knew Separatist Sarah Palin's America-hating tendencies. But who knew Saint Johnny McCain wanted to go out like this? Crossposted from Dailykos.com
Good Article It's scary what we are seeing this campaign turning into. I just can't believe the republicans are willing to run their own party in the ground to win this election which they will not. by
Sharon Roach (13 articles, 0 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 169 comments)
on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 12:17:27 AM
Your average Joe. Degree in computer programming. Believe in freedom.
'Creepy New World Order people'? What is that supposed to mean? It's interesting that you also use the classic Rush Limbaugh line of 'wingnut' to describe (attack/minimalise) a group of people with certain ideas and opinions about our government. There's overwhelming evidence to indicate that at the top, so to speak, that there is a concerted effort to usher in a 'New World Order' and one world government. These plans are the antithesis of the constitution and cannot coincide with our Republic. Yes, we have a republic, not a democracy (look it up). While I admit that the people shown in your videos were ill informed about Obama, Palin & probably anything else you would have cared to interview them about your argument that these people are the creepy New World Order folks is less than weak. Obama & McCain are the creepy new world order types. Those who disagree with them are the patriotic anti new world order types who are willing to fight to keep this country and it's constitution intact. While I wasn't there for the interview I'll answer one of your questions in this comment. 1. Do I think Obama is a terrorist: No, but there is evidence to suggest that he may been raised Muslim, which may make him more sympathetic to the plight of other Muslims, which I believe Americans should be. One of our biggest problems is our interventionist foreign policy. Obama isn't that far off from McCain and would not immediately withdraw our troops from Iraq where 14 permanant military bases are currently under construction. I do however believe that Obama & McCain are both 'New World Order/One World Government believers and have been groomed and placed where they are by the same people. They're simply puppets on the left and right hand of the same controler. Both are members of the Council on Foreign Relations and neither have the interests of the people of this country high on their list of priorities. I do agree with others that both are socialist/communist (evidenced by their voting records) and that their answers to our current problems will result in more of the same. "It had to happen. Sarah Palin's entire political career is steeped in the same wingnut "black helicopter" militia insanity that manifested itself in the Oklahoma City massacre(a government operation similar to 9/11) and other infamous explosions of blood-spattered, far-right paranoia like Ruby Ridge(inexcusable to mention an incident of misapplied federal power in which a man's 14 year old son and wife were murdered in cold blood by the feds, what's wrong with you? Readers check the story for yourself at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Ridge ) and Waco (contrary to the official story, which apparently is the only information you researched for your story, this was another major misapplication of federal power to deprive americans of their rights, see the movie Waco The Rules of Engagement (available for torrent download with a bit of searching) for a far more balanced view that shows the government to be in the wrong once again.) People who oppose too much federal power, one world government and/or removal or diminishing of American rights are not 'wingnuts' as you eloquently describe but patriots. Don't lump them in with morons whose views and opinions are gleaned from FAUX news, the MSM and the like. by
Ro Bo (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 12 comments)
on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:55:23 AM
I find it hard to believe that the public feels led astray by President Bush for leading us into a war blindsided. Where were you when Bush went to the United Nations for help in finding out if Iraq had WMD's. How many chances did we give Saddam to come clean only to hear over and over again "I need more time, No you can't enter Iraq" How many chances did we give him? If it was up to the Democratic party would we still be waiting?
Vote Obama vote USSA the new Russia Why does the Democratic Party fail to see the down fall of America was Freddie Mac and Fannei mae... giving people something for nothing...America's down fall was electing Nancy Pelosi to Congress, housing market has fallen, gas prices went over the limit and now we want a democrat who studied about Mohammad to be our next President ........ The Muslem religion want every Jew and Chrisitian killed ..... we will become the new Russia...try and do a protest march in China or Russia it won't happen .... elect Obama we will be the New USSA
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don bybee (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 206 comments)
on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 2:00:15 PM
He's rather attack Pakistan..... right. You English. Me Jane. by
Tony Forest (7 articles, 18 quicklinks, 166 diaries, 1429 comments)
on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 4:30:58 PM
Why? Why is the "Patriot Act" not being used on McCain and Palin. They are very clearly attempting to incite a riot, plan an assasination, and terrorize this country beyond what a normal person would have ever thought possible. This neander-con movement that the "Republican" candidates are feeding is unbelieveable and complete insanity. And John and Sarah still stand there with stuff-eating grins all over their sleazy faces. This is the worst nightmare ever. Hollywood could not come up with a plot this sickening. by
Hayesml47 (6 articles, 0 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 514 comments)
on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 6:06:42 PM
I am a semi-retired nurse/nurse practitioner. I was divorced a long time ago, though today would have been our 45th wedding anniversary had we stayed together, and if he had not passed away. I have three grown children, 5 grandchildren. I love to travel, read, knit, go to the theater/opera/symphony. I write some poetry, have written a couple of children's stories, and have written some life-related essays. One day I may actually get over my inertia and have, or attempt to have, these published. ...
Character questions about Obama I was disgusted by the statement to an older woman in McCain's audience in Minnesota. "I'm afraid of him because he's an Arab". McCain did take the mike from her and state that Obama is actually a decent person, a family man, and not to be feared as president. But it is time for McCain or someone with a level head in the Republican party to call off the pitbull attacks of Palin. She is much more frightening to me than any pitbull. She is a rabble rouser of the worst kind and if there is any post election violence she should be held personally accountable. by
Sally Knox (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1 comments)
on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 6:43:40 PM
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