When George W. Bush was elected into office in 2000, Christian conservative groups were acting much in the same manner as the Obamaites do today. When Bush was elected, it was as if God himself had been placed into office. The Christian conservative base cried tears of joy. I remember a pastor friend of mine saying to me that "Good just won the election." It was an ideological victory much criticized by the liberal opposition who feared (and rightfully so) their liberties would be eaten away by the nation of sheep who worshipped the servant of God known as George W. Bush.
Now that the unclean spirits of Bush and his supporters have entered the bodies of swine, and thereafter ran off a cliff edge of complete defeat, the Republican Party finds itself in the same place the Democrats were only eight short years ago. The pendulum swings back, but this time the flock of sheep is made up of a left-leaning mob ready to follow a new leader who promises to grant us salvation.
For people such as myself who aggressively oppose the back 'n' forth two-party nonsense, we aren't left with very many options other than to criticize whichever leader may be in power. So long as the pendulum of reason is constantly stopped whenever it reaches the far right or far left, the problems in this country will never cease to exist. So long as candidates continue to receive constant love and support, they will always break their pre-election promises and fall into the cycle of tax and spend. This will assure that problems are never resolved, and government is left free to grow. A vote for change will soon just become another vote for a benevolent tyrant.
Fan worship belongs on the red carpet; chanting a person's name is something reserved for a WWE match; tears of joy and T-shirts with marketing slogans have no place in politics. This dangerous practice must cease if we're ever to restore our lost liberty and shrink the size of intrusive government. With every new president, politics moves ever closer into a world of Hollywood stardom and clever advertising campaigns. Voters are becoming nothing more than consumers for charismatic individuals in office to prey upon. Barack Obama should not be viewed in the same manner as a movie star. If we're ever to see real change, we'll have to stop believing that one man can bring it.
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In the constant sea of garbage that is the Collegiate Times, finally a glimmer of intelligence. Unfortunately, the populace is amazingly ignorant with anything involving politics or economics. See the ISI's recent study: http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx Pathetic. Americans should be ashamed of themselves. People who voted for Obama or McCain should be ashamed of themselves. "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." -Thomas Jefferson
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THANK YOU. As MG said, finally something to applaud in the CT. As you, Chad, have so honorably pointed out, this same love for the Pres was shown for Bush when he entered office. The only difference with Obama is that the left-leaning media will assist him by sweeping many mistakes under the carpet, so we citizens must be even MORE diligent in being critical thinkers. I heard someone talk about abolishing the Dept. of Energy tonight.. and the Federal Reserve yesterday. Sound crazy? Read up, then decide if it's crazy. Chad talks about gov't getting too big for a VERY good reason. If you look around, our liberties are whittling away. I can think of a few other countries who are yelling "America, don't let it happen to you!!!"
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Optimism is great, but I've seen polls describing public opinion of what Obama will accomplish in four years. The results were so positive across the spectrum of issues that you could have thrown in a question like "will Obama singlehandedly cure death?" and gotten at least 33% saying yes.
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I work in DC (alumni) and spending is likely to greatly increase under Obama. Bloomberg says we've already pledged $7.4 TRILLION for this "bailout". Congress is like a crack spending addict and added $150 billion in pork to last $700 bailout. They just opened a huge $621 million Capitol Visitor Center to glorify their excesses...God help us.
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Thanks for the good feedback. More to come. Glad to see some people share my view on this insanity.
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I want to offer my kudos to Mr. Van Alstin’s column and all its sagacious sounding points. Obama mania will certainly be the crux of our epic downfall if we don’t examine his policies, associations and his ideas from a vantage point of rational and logical thinking. I am amazed how seductive it is for some to give up rights, ignore our Constitution (if they have even read it) in exchange for being taken care of and feeling safe; this column expresses many of these viewpoints quite well. Obviously Mr. Van Alstin is the scion of an EXTREMELY intelligent bloodline. He’s probably handsome, too!
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Well we know how CT feels....get your "Super Obama T-shirt" here!
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I am so impressed with Mr. Van Alstin's column that I am speechless. It is encouraging to know that some of our youth do display some common sense. I hope more people find some as the fog and haze is lifted from this beloved saint. Thank you chad for the boost in my expectations of our future. I look forward to reading more from you.
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yeah...members of my family need not comment. But thanks.
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Looking forward to reading more from the intelligent Chaddy in my life.
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I feel you completely Chad and couldn't agree more with your article: Obama is the best thing to happen to our country in a long time and he deserves our adoration.
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Ohh my wittle Chadcakes! Nana is so prowd of yous. Come visits me and I'll makes yous some meatloaf and cabbages. Your favorites!
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Really I think what Chad is getting at is that HE should be president of the United States because no one else can do it. You've got my vote in 2012!
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Chadcakes '012: "Another vote for a benevolent tyrant."
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I for one welcome the benevolent tyranny of Chad.
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Uncle Vinnie! Thanks for posting. And Nana! it's good to see you're not dead, you old bat.
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If that's the real Chad Van Alstin, he's my new favorite person. Thank you for being one of the few people around here with a sense of humor.
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Sup Chadillac, what are you doing this weekend?
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