Obama presents many parallels to Huey Long, who was basically considered a Fascist in the 1930's, back when Fascists were seen as Good Guys (by some).
Posted on 08/31/2009 11:32:43 AM PDT by RobinMasters
George Will writes:
Barack Obama in August became a Huey for today, a rabble rouser with a better tailor, an unrumpled and modulated tribune of downtrodden Americans, telling them that opponents of his reform plan—which actually does not yet exist—are fearmongers employing scare tactics. He also told Americans to be afraid, very afraid of health-insurance providers because they are dishonest (and will remain so until there is a “public option” to make them “honest”). And to be afraid, very afraid of pediatricians who unnecessarily extract children’s tonsils for monetary rather than medical reasons. And to be afraid, very afraid of doctors generally because so many of them are so rapacious that they prefer lopping off limbs of diabetes patients rather than engaging in lifestyle counseling that for “a pittance” could prevent diabetes.
I wonder how the “temperament” cheerleaders feel now. That temperament, according to many pundits, was the primary justification for voting for the seriously under-qualified candidate. No, he didn’t have legislative accomplishments nor any executive experience. He had written memoirs, not policy books. But that was OK, we were assured. He had judgment and a superior temperament — calm under fire and the uncanny ability to remain above the fray. While John McCain suspended and unsuspended his campaign, Obama was serene during the financial meltdown.
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Self loathing. Fear of the envy of others. Tribal mentality. The actual desire to see your society, country, "race" destroyed.
I think he means Huey Newton, Black Panther.
Probably a reference to Huey Long —— notorious politician
Obama presents many parallels to Huey Long, who was basically considered a Fascist in the 1930's, back when Fascists were seen as Good Guys (by some).
Huey’s still got a fan club
“Legacy
Huey Long transformed Louisiana politics and his programs improved the lives of millions of Louisianians. Nationally, his advocacy of populist causes led to the creation of Social Security, veterans’ benefits, federal student loans, and other programs still enjoyed by Americans today.”
Yeah I agree....why send it to me? I said it was The King already
Sorry to waste your time.
LOL
And, at the very least, you can find Huey Newton’s dissertation.
;)
True :D
yeah and your point is?
Don’t forget Huey Lewis and the News.
Sean Penn did a good job as Willie. So did Broderick Crawford in the first film.
I loved Broderick Crawford in the TV show, “Highway Patrol” in the 1950’s/early 60’s. “This is Dan Matthews Highway Patrol, come out with your hands up Obama, you’re surrounded.”
I am not "a" Eunice Burns; I am the Eunice Burns!
(RIP, Madeline Kahn.)
I’ve seen the older version with Broderick Crawford, not the remake. I don’t remember how closely the original film follows the novel. The novel is an interesting study of corruption in politics, and in life generally.
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