<div class="entry"><div class="snap_preview">Joseph Goebbels had a standard mantra which is attributed to him, in spirit if not in fact. Tell a big enough lie frequently enough and it will be believed. Actually Lenin, William James (considered to be father of modern psychology), and Adolf Hitler all had variations on the theme. Its a current that runs through socialist history. In fact, socialism cannot function in the light of truth because its methodology is that of fear, intimidation and impending real and manufactured calamity.
Barack Obama is telling us I am not now, nor have I ever been, a socialist and as a matter of fact Im an arch capitalist and have ever been a champion of business and commerce. Thats like saying, hey, look over there, thats not a giraffe its an eighteen foot lion.
Later today, Obama will put on his best socio-pathological face and demand that Republicans accede to his imperial will, while the House Madame prepares to threaten, cajole and break the kneecaps of recalcitrant House members. Republicans, far from heeding the imperial decree, will draw the proverbial line in the sand at the direction of the American people. With the imperial throne tottering and the publics actual evaluation of Congress at an all time historical low of 90 percent disapproving, a bare 10% of the people are of the opinion that Congress has been doing its job. read more »