Another FreeRepublic Op-ed For the political season (#3 in a series)

Another FreeRepublic Op-ed For the political season (#3 in a series)

This is a book report. Not a book report like you might construct for college course credit, a book report aimed at showing features, advantages, and benefits in reading carefully a condensation of vast research done by Jerome Corsi on one Barack Hussein Obama, Democratic Party candidate for President. And let‘s keep that fact ever in mind as the real Obama emerges through the pages of Corsi‘s book, this is the Democrat choice for President.

Title of the book is The Obama Nation and yes, it is a play on the word abomination. Jerome Corsi is an excellent writer and better researcher, and this book flows well even though the central figure of the book is, Barack Hussein Obama. I‘ve gotten into the habit of characterizing Obama as an empty suit. With Corsi‘s evidence now crashing around in my mind, it is obvious Obama is not an empty suit, he‘s much too dangerous for such a benign designation.

Not since our own BKO‘s Hell To Pay have I looked forward with such eager anticipation to reading a non-fiction exposure of a major character in American politics. And Corsi certainly doesn’t disappoint! By the time a reader reaches the Conclusion section of this book, it is embarrassing to realize that so many of our fellow Americans have embraced this radical phantom constructed on cult of personality framework by one David Axelrod.

In Jerome Corsi’s own words: “What I seek to prevent by writing this book is an Obama presidency that would represent nothing more than a repeat of the failed extremist policies since the 1960’s.”

Also in Corsi’s own words: “My intent in writing this book, as was the case in co-authoring Unfit for Command, is to fully document all arguments and contentions I make, extensively footnoting all references … “ Folks, I counted 681 footnotes for ten chapters, and introduction and a conclusion, and an extensive cross-referencing index of twenty-three pages!

Is this a Republican hit book? Hardly. Corsi is registered with the Constitutional Party. He has no racial animus, either, as shown by his past strong support for Ken Blackwell’s run for governor of Ohio. Corsi offers a strong disclaimer on page vx of his Preface.

So, how can one characterize a book that exposes the history and inclinations of a Blackman nominated by the Democratic Party for the office of President? If you are a politically conservative American or even a moderate, this is an evisceration with precision. Not prejudice, precision. The following is directly from page 302. It is instructive of the precision maintained throughout the book, whether relating Obama’s connection to the thug Odinga in Kenya, or the Black Liberation Theology of Reverend Wright, the exhaustive objectivity results in precision:

“Obama will be beaten by detailed arguments that are well researched and fact based. 

This is why, for example, we took pains to make it clear Obama did not attend a madrassa when he was educated as a child in Indonesia. CNN was able to go to Indonesia and document fairly easily that there was no madrassa at the public school Obama attended. A madrassa, to be precise, is a particular kind of Islamic religious school.

We were, however, able to prove that Obama had at least one year of instruction in Islam at the public school he attended in Indonesia, and we were able to prove that, in part, by reference to Obama’s own words. That is very different from attending a madrassa. We also refrained from claiming Obama is a Muslim because of that limited experience. We have carefully stated that Obama is the best authority on his religious beliefs and we will take him at his word.

…

Yet, if voters perceive that Obama tilts in his current politics toward Islam, that conclusion alone will be detrimental to Obama’s chances in the general election. 

Our argument is that Obama’s experience with Islam predisposes him to Islam in a way that is reflective of his political associates, his political advisors, and his specific policies regarding the Middle East. This is a very different argument than to claim Obama is a Muslim, something no one can prove one way or the other, except for Obama himself.”

That portion of Corsi’s book comes in the Conclusion section. It is much more powerful to contemplate after having read the extensive connections Corsi makes with the Kenya political thug cousin, Odinga, the Middle East connections for monies funneled to Obama via Tony Rezko, the Black Liberation Theology connected to Nation of Islam, and the choice Obama made to join himself and his family to the Wright church spewing such beliefs for twenty years.

The book is divided into three basic sections: Obama’s roots, The Making of a Radical Politician (the philosophical imperatives including immersion in Saul Alinsky and Frank Marshall Davis), and The Candidate is the Message (a well reasoned expose on the cult of personality Axelrod purposely fabricated to launch Obama past Hillary Clinton).

From the beginning, we see that Corsi is a student of current media, launching the meat of his book with a YouTube video posted this Spring by a blogger. As I read the repeated words from Obama’s supposed private meeting in San Francisco with wealthy behind the scenes liberals where he characterized struggling Pennsylvanians as clinging to guns and religion, the Limbaugh and Hannity transmogrifications of those comments echoed in my head. And that is the problem Obama cannot overcome; his own elitism is exposed, he really believes himself to be above the masses, yet he cannot hold back derision for those he deems ‘subjects‘.

If you are a political junkie, and want a full picture of the Barack Hussein Obama our mainstream media is desperately protecting, read Corsi’s book before casting your vote in November. Our Republic is at stake. We cannot afford an Obama Nation.

For those who have read this scarry book, let's talk about it and perhaps encourage others to read it. We have lots of lurker/readers at FR.

1 posted on 08/04/2008 7:50:35 PM PDT by MHGinTN

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Another FreeRepublic Op-ed For the political season (#3 in a series)

Title of the book is The Obama Nation and yes, it is a play on the word abomination. Jerome Corsi is an excellent writer and better researcher, and this book flows well even though the central figure of the book is, Barack Hussein Obama. I‘ve gotten into the habit of characterizing Obama as an empty suit. With Corsi‘s evidence now crashing around in my mind, it is obvious Obama is not an empty suit, he‘s much too dangerous for such a benign designation.

Not since our own BKO‘s Hell To Pay have I looked forward with such eager anticipation to reading a non-fiction exposure of a major character in American politics. And Corsi certainly doesn’t disappoint! By the time a reader reaches the Conclusion section of this book, it is embarrassing to realize that so many of our fellow Americans have embraced this radical phantom constructed on cult of personality framework by one David Axelrod.

Also in Corsi’s own words: “My intent in writing this book, as was the case in co-authoring Unfit for Command, is to fully document all arguments and contentions I make, extensively footnoting all references … “ Folks, I counted 681 footnotes for ten chapters, and introduction and a conclusion, and an extensive cross-referencing index of twenty-three pages!

“Obama will be beaten by detailed arguments that are well researched and fact based.
This is why, for example, we took pains to make it clear Obama did not attend a madrassa when he was educated as a child in Indonesia. CNN was able to go to Indonesia and document fairly easily that there was no madrassa at the public school Obama attended. A madrassa, to be precise, is a particular kind of Islamic religious school.
We were, however, able to prove that Obama had at least one year of instruction in Islam at the public school he attended in Indonesia, and we were able to prove that, in part, by reference to Obama’s own words. That is very different from attending a madrassa. We also refrained from claiming Obama is a Muslim because of that limited experience. We have carefully stated that Obama is the best authority on his religious beliefs and we will take him at his word.
…
Yet, if voters perceive that Obama tilts in his current politics toward Islam, that conclusion alone will be detrimental to Obama’s chances in the general election.
Our argument is that Obama’s experience with Islam predisposes him to Islam in a way that is reflective of his political associates, his political advisors, and his specific policies regarding the Middle East. This is a very different argument than to claim Obama is a Muslim, something no one can prove one way or the other, except for Obama himself.”

From the beginning, we see that Corsi is a student of current media, launching the meat of his book with a YouTube video posted this Spring by a blogger. As I read the repeated words from Obama’s supposed private meeting in San Francisco with wealthy behind the scenes liberals where he characterized struggling Pennsylvanians as clinging to guns and religion, the Limbaugh and Hannity transmogrifications of those comments echoed in my head. And that’s the problem Obama cannot overcome; his own elitism is exposed, he really believes himself to be above the masses, yet he cannot hold back derision for those he deems ‘subjects‘.

2 posted on 08/04/2008 7:57:06 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)

To: Jim Robinson; Fudd Fan; tiredoflaundry; WorkerbeeCitizen; 50cal Smokepole; ...

Ping-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling

3 posted on 08/04/2008 7:58:44 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)

Received the book today from Amazon. Can’t wait to read!

4 posted on 08/04/2008 8:18:29 PM PDT by mojo114

Today, I was told by a TN Gop leader that Obama would not get TN...

McCain is polling well here...

5 posted on 08/04/2008 8:25:28 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana

Bump

My feelings also.

Imagine that a candidate for Grand Poobah of Khartoum was found to have had a year of Bible study at a small Public School in the Southern US. They would lop off his head!

6 posted on 08/04/2008 8:46:01 PM PDT by higgmeister (In the Shadow of the Big Chicken!)

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

7 posted on 08/04/2008 9:05:50 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana

To: Tennessee Nana

You rascal! ... Thank you.

8 posted on 08/04/2008 9:08:04 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)

((((((HUGS))))))

9 posted on 08/04/2008 9:08:42 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana

The material Corsi gives regarding the election in Kenya and the subsequent moslem violence against Christians and destruction of Christian churches, all endorsed by Odinga as a means to violently acquire power in the new government that he lost out on through elections is quite instructive of what we can probably expect from Obama’s camp should it appear he is going to lose to McCain. ‘Burn baby burn’ doesn’t even start to describe what this man’s threats could be should he not gain the highest office in the land. This is a dangerously deluded man, not an empty suit at all. He has proven he will play the race card and his next play could well be veiled threats of racial violence. Folks, power like this man now sees ahead does very bad things to some people. And this man is a product of Alinsky style community activism.

10 posted on 08/04/2008 9:21:39 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)

I am part-way through the book. One interesting sidelight in the chapter on Kenyan politics is that Dick Morris went there as a consultant to help Odinga win the 2007 election. The government found out and had him out of the country within 48 hours. I don’t recall hearing Dick boast of his Kenyan adventures on FNC.

11 posted on 08/04/2008 9:34:35 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus

To: Verginius Rufus

That shocked me too. Morris is a snake of a different stripe. Then I recalled Bagala and Carvile injecting themselves into the Israeli elections ... and look at the cascade they caused that now Netanyahu must step in to stop.

12 posted on 08/04/2008 9:39:59 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)

To: Verginius Rufus

The extensive time on the phone between Odinga and Obama during the riots is an interesting note, also.

13 posted on 08/04/2008 9:41:02 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)

Is the book only available at Amazon, or can I get it at Barnes and Noble?

Does Corsi address anything about Obama's trip to Pakistan in the 80's?

14 posted on 08/04/2008 9:49:51 PM PDT by Spunky (You are free to make choices, but not free from the consequences)

I found copies for sale on Sunday at both Borders and Books-A-Million.

15 posted on 08/04/2008 10:23:17 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus

I got my copy at Barnes & Noble, $30! As to Pakistan, I can’t recall naything about Pakistan or for that matter the 1980’s period other than his education at Harvard, late. Is there something about Pakistan we would like to read?

16 posted on 08/05/2008 12:01:10 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)

I can’t wait to read it—then I will “donate “ my copy to the public library! LOL

17 posted on 08/05/2008 4:38:14 AM PDT by GWMcClintock (The last thing the US needs is B.O.!)

My oldest daughter was born Aug. 4th also........

Happy Birthday........

18 posted on 08/05/2008 8:03:05 AM PDT by Osage Orange (Congress would steal the nickels off a dead man's eye's...............)

To: Verginius Rufus

Money talks to the Carville, and Morris types.........

19 posted on 08/05/2008 8:05:07 AM PDT by Osage Orange (Congress would steal the nickels off a dead man's eye's...............)

Obama would have only been 20-21 when he made this trip. He never mentioned it in either of his books.

Below from this link:Pakistan

According to his campaign staff, Mr. Obama visited Pakistan in 1981, on the way back from Indonesia, where his mother and half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, were living. He spent “about three weeks” there, Mr. Obama’s press secretary, Bill Burton, said, staying in Karachi with the family of a college friend, Mohammed Hasan Chandoo, but also traveling to Hyderabad, in India.

Mr. Obama appears not to have previously cited his travel in Pakistan in speeches during the campaign. In “Dreams from My Father,” he talks of having a Pakistani roommate when he moved to New York, a man he calls Sadik who “had overstayed his tourist visa and now made a living in New York’s high-turnover, illegal immigrant work force, waiting on tables.”

Mr. Obama, the campaign and his publisher have not provided any details about the identity of Sadik.

During his years at Occidental College, Mr. Obama also befriended Wahid Hamid, a fellow student who was an immigrant from Pakistan and traveled with Mr. Obama there, the Obama campaign said. Mr. Hamid is now a vice president at Pepsico in New York, and according to public records, has donated the maximum $2,300 to the Obama campaign and is listed as a fund-raiser for it.

Pakistan

20 posted on 08/05/2008 9:06:05 AM PDT by Spunky (You are free to make choices, but not free from the consequences)

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