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2008-10-27 Home Front Economy

Obama Bombshell Redistribution of Wealth Audio Uncovered

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Posted by tipper 2008-10-27 08:50|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 "If you look at the victories and failures of the civil rights movement and its litigation strategy in the court. I think where it succeeded was to invest formal rights in previously dispossessed people, so that now I would have the right to vote. I would now be able to sit at the lunch counter and order as long as I could pay for it Id be o.k. But, the Supreme Court never ventured into the issues of redistribution of wealth, and of more basic issues such as political and economic justice in society.

"To that extent, as radical as I think people try to characterize the Warren Court, it wasnt that radical. It didnt break free from the essential constraints that were placed by the founding fathers in the Constitution, at least as its been interpreted and Warren Court interpreted in the same way, that generally the Constitution is a charter of negative liberties. Says what the states cant do to you. Says what the Federal government cant do to you, but doesnt say what the Federal government or State government must do on your behalf, and that hasnt shifted and one of the, I think, tragedies of the civil rights movement was, um, because the civil rights movement became so court focused I think there was a tendency to lose track of the political and community organizing and activities on the ground that are able to put together the actual coalition of powers through which you bring about redistributive change. In some ways we still suffer from that."

Posted by Mike 2008-10-27 09:47|| 2008-10-27 09:47|| Front Page Top

#2 Hang on to your wallets -- half the country is about to vote for "reparations".

Posted by Darrell 2008-10-27 09:51|| 2008-10-27 09:51|| Front Page Top

#3 The other day, driving home, I was station hopping as it was getting close to 5:00 and the hosts were shutting down.

I stopped on Hannity, when a man identified himself as a black Republican. Further listening, the point he was making, and just as he said it, Hannity had to cut him off for end of program and added, "we don't do racial here."

What the man was talking about, and finally put into words was, "Black people are saying that Obama is going to take the money from the white people and give it to the blacks."

Hannity tried to end the conversation, but he said, "Sean, I'm telling you, this is what is happening in the Black Community."

And it was off to commercial.

Posted by Sherry 2008-10-27 10:12|| 2008-10-27 10:12|| Front Page Top

#4 ...this is what is happening in the Black Community.

It is true. I forget which black commentator said it, but he mentioned that the blacks feel "They are owed."
Prepare for massive tax hikes and redistribution of wealth and power if Bambi wins.

Posted by DarthVader 2008-10-27 10:19|| 2008-10-27 10:19|| Front Page Top

#5 Yup. Should have seen the people lined up for the free Jay-Z concert tickets brought to you by obama for president..

Posted by swksvolFF 2008-10-27 10:33|| 2008-10-27 10:33|| Front Page Top

#6 tax the rich to feed the poor until there aren't no rich no more

Posted by Betty 2008-10-27 10:35|| 2008-10-27 10:35|| Front Page Top

#7 We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle Winston Churchill

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2008-10-27 10:50|| 2008-10-27 10:50|| Front Page Top

#8 Notice to All Employees

As of November 5, 2008, when President Obama is officially elected into office, our company will instill a few new policies which are in keeping with his new, inspiring issues of change and fairness:

1. All salespeople will be pooling their sales commissions into a common pool that will be divided equally between all of you. This will serve to give those of you who are underachieving a "fair shake."

2. All hourly employees will be pooling their wages, including overtime, into a common pool, dividing it equally amongst yourselves. This will help those who are "too busy for overtime" to reap the rewards from those who have more spare time and can work extra hours.

3. All top management will now be referred to as "the government." We will not participate in this "pooling" experience because the law doesn't apply to us.

4. The "government" will give eloquent speeches to all employees every week, encouraging its workers to continue to work hard "for the good of all."

5. The employees will be thrilled with these new policies because it's "good to spread the wealth." Those of you who have underachieved will finally get an opportunity; those of you who have worked hard and had success will feel more "patriotic."

6. The last few people who were hired should clean out their desks. Don't feel bad though, because President Obama will give you free healthcare, free handouts, free oil for heating your home, free food stamps, and he'll let you stay in your home for as long as you want even if you can't pay your mortgage. If you appeal directly to our democratic congress, you might even get a free flat screen TV and a coupon for free haircuts (shouldn't all Americans be entitled to nice looking hair?) !!!

If for any reason you are not happy with the new policies, you may want to rethink your vote on November 4th.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-10-27 11:08|| 2008-10-27 11:08|| Front Page Top

#9 All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

Posted by Spot">Spot 2008-10-27 11:14|| 2008-10-27 11:14|| Front Page Top

#10 I don't make $200k, let alone $1+ billion.

Give me (little Joe) some tax breaks and let those billionaires pay up!

Posted by Zebulon Phamble8221 2008-10-27 11:39|| 2008-10-27 11:39|| Front Page Top

#11 You're not getting any breaks, Zeb. The Democrats always find a "need" to hit the middle class after they're elected. Your standard of living will go down.

Posted by Darrell 2008-10-27 11:48|| 2008-10-27 11:48|| Front Page Top

#12 Hey Zeb - you may get those tax breaks....

... but it won't matter anymore since your employer will no longer afford to pay you and has to let you go. And good luck landing any of the few jobs which might be available.

Posted by CrazyFool 2008-10-27 11:57|| 2008-10-27 11:57|| Front Page Top

#13 "Black people are saying that Obama is going to take the money from the white people and give it to the blacks."
I put that right up there with my wife's Muslim co-worker who is certain that Obama is a secret Muslim. Pity Obama if he wins -- he's going to have to answer to extremely high expectations from blacks, Muslims, Bill Ayers, the Third World, Barney Franks, Nancy Pelosi, and Michelle.

Posted by Darrell 2008-10-27 12:08|| 2008-10-27 12:08|| Front Page Top

#14 Hey Zeb, I don't make nearly that much $$$ either - but no other man owes me his money due to being more successful than I. The old marxist meme is that one becomes rich at another's expense when in fact most people become poor by their own decision making process (or, lack there of).

Posted by Broadhead6 2008-10-27 12:31|| 2008-10-27 12:31|| Front Page Top

#15 The middle class will most certainly feel the sting of "tax" increase. It may not be explicit, but you will pay more after The One is selected. Just one example is his "windfall" profit tax on oil companies (by the way, when did 9% profit become a windfall?). Who do you think will pay that tax? When companies start laying people off due to increased corporate taxes and because they can't raise capital due to increased capital gains taxes...we'll pay for it. He wants to mandate more flexfuel usage, that will increase food costs and vehicle costs. If he recklessly pulls our troops out of Iraq before Iraq can defend itself, there will be war in the Middle East...fuel prices will go through the roof. If he lets Iran get a nuclear weapon, oil will go through the roof. Pretty much if The One is selected his lack of foreign policy experience almost guarantees the middle east will be come less stable, driving up fuel prices. To sum up, America, bend over and grab your ankles, cause Obama is going to put it to all of us.

Posted by AllahHateMe 2008-10-27 12:41|| 2008-10-27 12:41|| Front Page Top

#16 Huey Long: "I won't tax you and I won't tax me, I'll tax that fella standing 'hind that tree."

Posted by Steve White 2008-10-27 12:51|| 2008-10-27 12:51|| Front Page Top

#17 Friend sent along a story that goes like this: going into a diner, I saw a homeless guy with an Obama shirt on. Wait person was also wearing an Obama shirt. Ordered up a meal and when the bill came, told the waiter that sine he supported Obama he evidently approved of the redistribution of wealth and was going to give the homeless guy the tip. And did. according to the story the waiter was pissed.

i love a tory with a happy ending.

Don't know how true that is, but if we all did that between now and 11-4 whenever we could to a bamamanic, it might make some re-think their vote.

Posted by USN, Ret. 2008-10-27 14:15|| 2008-10-27 14:15|| Front Page Top

#18 i also love a Story with a happy ending ( saving my 'esses' for Christma .)

Posted by USN, Ret. 2008-10-27 14:16|| 2008-10-27 14:16|| Front Page Top

#19 Your Fisher-Price Keyboard sticking again?

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2008-10-27 15:53|| 2008-10-27 15:53|| Front Page Top

#20 Hey, Zebulon (aka Little Joe),

There are reasons why poor people are poor.

1) They are stupid.

2) They are lazy.

So if you are poor then you know what I think of you. When I hear about single, welfare moms and deadbeat dads crying for help from the government I get real pissed off because as far as I'm concerned it's nothing but armed robbery. If you didn't pay attention in school, that's tough because that's the only break I'd ever give you. I worked my ass off to get where I am and I don't appreciate commies like you trying to rip me off. If you're not happy with your financial situation then get off your butt and get a job like the rest of us. Otherwise you can go ahead and starve. You won't get any sympathy from me. I don't owe you squat.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2008-10-27 16:26|| 2008-10-27 16:26|| Front Page Top

#21 Listen to the Jeremiah Wright, Obama's pastor of 20 years, tape where he says "G*d D*man America". In that audio he lambasts "Rich, White, America". That is where Obama gets his policies.

Posted by Flager Dark Lord of the Heathen Rus1144 2008-10-27 17:15|| 2008-10-27 17:15|| Front Page Top

#22 To be fair, Ann Althouse and Orin Kerr have different opinions. Both are lawyers and see the legal, constitutional law argument Obama was trying to make. Take a look so that you're properly armed when discussing this with liberals.

Posted by Steve White 2008-10-27 18:46|| 2008-10-27 18:46|| Front Page Top

#23 Obama comes from a very small world called Chicago, where black people are still held down. That's why he is so popular there. I don't thing the rest of the country is going to like it once they find out what he's really about.

Giving the white people's money to the black people? Why not teach black people how to make "white people money"?

All part of the whiney, "I can't do anything" mentality.

Foreigners are coming here with nothing and are cleaning up.

Just goes to show what a MINDSET can do.

Posted by ex-lib 2008-10-27 21:56|| 2008-10-27 21:56|| Front Page Top

#24 Obama's wealth plan in this 60s Music video....

Posted by 3dc 2008-10-27 21:59|| 2008-10-27 21:59|| Front Page Top

#25 Forgot how long those songs were . . . Obama probably grew up on that stuff because of his mom, and didn't realize it was a temporary "movement" of the youth culture at that time.

Posted by ex-lib 2008-10-27 22:23|| 2008-10-27 22:23|| Front Page Top

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