http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616 It really is a pain in the neck -- for me is's a pain lower down -- continously reading that if I oppose Obama for president I must be a racist.  The editorial page cartoon this morning, 29 August, is the latest in this tirade.  I oppose Obama for several reasons, NONE of which has anything to do with the color of his skin.  He's never done anything except get himself elected from Chicago.  He has never sponsored significant legislation that has been enacted into law.  He is, at best, a socialist, at worst a marxist, who will propose budgets that will cause massive tax increases.  He has no experience in international affairs and has no idea how to use the military in the best interests of the United States.  Of course, the present president doesn't have a clue either, but that's another reason we don't need Obama.  After sixteen years of presidents who were/are clueless in using the military, we need someone who does understand what it means to send the armed forces into harms way.  I want what and who is best for the country, and Obama isn't it.  If you still want to call me a racist, go ahead.  I've been called worse.  You can call me anything you want as long as you don't call me late for dinner. It really is a pain in the neck -- for me is's a pain lower down -- continously reading that if I oppose Obama for president I must be a racist.  The editorial page cartoon this morning, 29 August, is the latest in this tirade.  I oppose Obama for several reasons, NONE of which has anything to do with the color of his skin.  He's never done anything except get himself elected from Chicago.  He has never sponsored significant legislation that has been enacted into law.  He is, at best, a socialist, at worst a marxist, who will propose budgets that will cause massive tax increases.  He has no experience in international affairs and has no idea how to use the military in the best interests of the United States.  Of course, the present president doesn't have a clue either, but that's another reason we don't need Obama.  After sixteen years of presidents who were/are clueless in using the military, we need someone who does understand what it means to send the armed forces into harms way.  I want what and who is best for the country, and Obama isn't it.  If you still want to call me a racist, go ahead.  I've been called worse.  You can call me anything you want as long as you don't call me late for dinner. en-us Would you care to explain the difference between a socialist and a Marxist? http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65562 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65562 Would you care to explain the difference between a socialist and a Marxist? To my way of thinking, a socialist believes that government should intervene in people's lives to the extent that private property ownership is emperiled.  He believes that government should try to equalize the distribution of wealth in a society through taxes and give-aways.  The marxist also believes these things but believes they should be brought about by class struggles and revolution.  Socialests are willing to put up with various forms of market socialism in which government controls prices and supply but the factories, farms and retail businesses are privately owned.  Marxists insist that the government owns the means of production, transportation and distrubution. Because Obama only says he wants change but doesn't specify what those chages are, I don't know where he stands on any of this, but, since he's a democrat, I choose to believe that at the very best he is a socialist.  I don't know if he advocates class warfare and revolution so I don't know if he's a marxist or not.  He's playing his cards very close to his vest.  I will admit that I fear his vision of and for America. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65608 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65608 To my way of thinking, a socialist believes that government should intervene in people's lives to the extent that private property ownership is emperiled.  He believes that government should try to equalize the distribution of wealth in a society through taxes and give-aways.  The marxist also believes these things but believes they should be brought about by class struggles and revolution.  Socialests are willing to put up with various forms of market socialism in which government controls prices and supply but the factories, farms and retail businesses are privately owned.  Marxists insist that the government owns the means of production, transportation and distrubution. Because Obama only says he wants change but doesn't specify what those chages are, I don't know where he stands on any of this, but, since he's a democrat, I choose to believe that at the very best he is a socialist.  I don't know if he advocates class warfare and revolution so I don't know if he's a marxist or not.  He's playing his cards very close to his vest.  I will admit that I fear his vision of and for America. The WayWardwind, give up on your socialist Marxist wet dream. If you really want to see socialism, then go to Eastern Europe I won’t called you anything but your last sentence made me questioned your motive. All I am hearing from you and others is fear fear fear fear.   The cartoon is speaking the turth anyway, I hear comments at work and on the streets. Comments like "I don't want that d@mn N___R as President." The sword cuts both ways. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65610 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65610 The WayWardwind, give up on your socialist Marxist wet dream. If you really want to see socialism, then go to Eastern Europe I won’t called you anything but your last sentence made me questioned your motive. All I am hearing from you and others is fear fear fear fear.   The cartoon is speaking the turth anyway, I hear comments at work and on the streets. Comments like "I don't want that d@mn N___R as President." The sword cuts both ways. I am not sure there is anything worse than a racist.  Maybe a serial killer. Or a President who sends young men/Women to die in a needless war? http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65649 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65649 I am not sure there is anything worse than a racist.  Maybe a serial killer. Or a President who sends young men/Women to die in a needless war? MCPOW won't get the Asian vote, either. Remember, he can't stand g**ks. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65688 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65688 MCPOW won't get the Asian vote, either. Remember, he can't stand g**ks. Yeah, I was kind of surprised to see that cartoon. It's like you can't disagree with the guy or your suspected to be a racist. I expect that from individuals, but didn't want to see the eds. fanning that flame. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65719 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65719 Yeah, I was kind of surprised to see that cartoon. It's like you can't disagree with the guy or your suspected to be a racist. I expect that from individuals, but didn't want to see the eds. fanning that flame. J...It ain't a wet dream, pardner.  It's a nightmare.  Yeah, if the Obama is elected, I do fear our Second Amendment right to gun ownership is in peril.  The SCOTUS overturned the DC law outlawing gun ownership but it was a 5-4 decision.  If Obama is elected and the wrong Justice retires, that could change to a 4-5 defeat.  Remember, the Constitution doesn't mean what it says, it means what at least five members of the Court SAY it means.  I fear that our rights under the Fourth Amendment will be further eroded and that the UN will be given more sway over the US.  I fear taxes will go up dramatically in order to fund social issues that I would strongly oppose.  I fear that more of our tax dollars will go overseas to fund the bottomless pit of AIDS care and hunger relief in fourth world countries.  These concerns have nothing to do with the color of his skin, but everything to do with his political beliefs.  I don't want this country to end up like eastern Europe, and I believe that Obama will send it in that direction.  For the record, I believe the same things about Hillary and would vote against her for the same reasons.  You're right; that racist sword cuts both ways.  It makes it easy for Obama supporters to blame any and all opposition on racism when it is anything but.  You're jumping to conclusions that simply aren't there. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65724 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65724 J...It ain't a wet dream, pardner.  It's a nightmare.  Yeah, if the Obama is elected, I do fear our Second Amendment right to gun ownership is in peril.  The SCOTUS overturned the DC law outlawing gun ownership but it was a 5-4 decision.  If Obama is elected and the wrong Justice retires, that could change to a 4-5 defeat.  Remember, the Constitution doesn't mean what it says, it means what at least five members of the Court SAY it means.  I fear that our rights under the Fourth Amendment will be further eroded and that the UN will be given more sway over the US.  I fear taxes will go up dramatically in order to fund social issues that I would strongly oppose.  I fear that more of our tax dollars will go overseas to fund the bottomless pit of AIDS care and hunger relief in fourth world countries.  These concerns have nothing to do with the color of his skin, but everything to do with his political beliefs.  I don't want this country to end up like eastern Europe, and I believe that Obama will send it in that direction.  For the record, I believe the same things about Hillary and would vote against her for the same reasons.  You're right; that racist sword cuts both ways.  It makes it easy for Obama supporters to blame any and all opposition on racism when it is anything but.  You're jumping to conclusions that simply aren't there. Oh, if this was not such a serious issue it would make me laugh. I contend the ad itself is racist.  I also contend that racism is always going to be with us.  There is always going to be that 2-5% of the population that is going to embarrass the rest of the population. Racist actions against all races occur in this country; not just blacks.    Native Americans, Native Hawaiians Americans , White European Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Black Americans, Middle Eastern Americans, and others are often threatened, beaten, cheated, called names, and worst.   Also, I contend that some individuals want to use the "race card" to dismiss the opposing opinions of others, so they do not have to address them in a logical manner. And some of the comments are rather disturbing.  Ragman,  I can think of many individuals I would consider worst than a racist; for example rapist, child molesters, spouse abusers, elderly abusers, false prophets and gang members.  Who is going to define which war is needless.  In the American Revolution less than 40% of the population supported the war. We could have lived under the rule of the King of England.  In World War II, we could have negotiated a peace or even surrendered to Japan, instead of declaring war. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65787 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65787 Oh, if this was not such a serious issue it would make me laugh. I contend the ad itself is racist.  I also contend that racism is always going to be with us.  There is always going to be that 2-5% of the population that is going to embarrass the rest of the population. Racist actions against all races occur in this country; not just blacks.    Native Americans, Native Hawaiians Americans , White European Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Black Americans, Middle Eastern Americans, and others are often threatened, beaten, cheated, called names, and worst.   Also, I contend that some individuals want to use the "race card" to dismiss the opposing opinions of others, so they do not have to address them in a logical manner. And some of the comments are rather disturbing.  Ragman,  I can think of many individuals I would consider worst than a racist; for example rapist, child molesters, spouse abusers, elderly abusers, false prophets and gang members.  Who is going to define which war is needless.  In the American Revolution less than 40% of the population supported the war. We could have lived under the rule of the King of England.  In World War II, we could have negotiated a peace or even surrendered to Japan, instead of declaring war. The "cartoon" was anything but......it was disgusting & racist.......the VicAd should be ashamed & those responsible for it's print should be fired for perpetuating this myth that people dislike him cuz he's black. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65853 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65853 The "cartoon" was anything but......it was disgusting & racist.......the VicAd should be ashamed & those responsible for it's print should be fired for perpetuating this myth that people dislike him cuz he's black. Waywardwind, You are preaching fear. I fear this I fear that. B.S. I do not believe a word you say. I have BEEN SCARE of George W BUSH for the past 6-7 years. 1) Obama didn't say he wants to take away your guns. 2) Obama did say the middle class will get a TAX CUT. 3) The UN will never have power of the US. That is three untrue statements you said. If you take the time and look up Obama's platform, then maybe you wouldn't say that. But then again, I dont believe a word you say. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65913 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_65913 Waywardwind, You are preaching fear. I fear this I fear that. B.S. I do not believe a word you say. I have BEEN SCARE of George W BUSH for the past 6-7 years. 1) Obama didn't say he wants to take away your guns. 2) Obama did say the middle class will get a TAX CUT. 3) The UN will never have power of the US. That is three untrue statements you said. If you take the time and look up Obama's platform, then maybe you wouldn't say that. But then again, I dont believe a word you say. Maybe some folks sling around the words "racist" "racial" "racism" because they've seen'em used so much here that they can actually spell 'em.  That's as bad as acting like a LIBERAL is the scum of the earth. There are HUMAN people out there who honestly want to help people, not like the tight@$$ed rich Repubs who're only interested in makin' their fat cat buddies fatter. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_66033 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/thewaywardwind/8616/#c_66033 Maybe some folks sling around the words "racist" "racial" "racism" because they've seen'em used so much here that they can actually spell 'em.  That's as bad as acting like a LIBERAL is the scum of the earth. There are HUMAN people out there who honestly want to help people, not like the tight@$$ed rich Repubs who're only interested in makin' their fat cat buddies fatter.