The reason I posted the doc by Cass Sunstein was because it was the first time I have ever read such a shocking and subversive paper actually written by a significant advisor to the office of the President. If you read the full paper, you'll see it was written in 2008 during the previous election campaign cycle, a time when the eligibility issue was in its infancy and was being passed off as just another garden variety conspiracy theory. But it has grown far more complex, and so have the Anti-Birthers currently posting on FR.
I found it very interesting that one of Obama's senior Czars would be making such outrageous recommendations on how the government should be dealing with public theories that go against those currently held and promoted by the government. The recommendation section of the paper, explaining how the government should respond to opposing views, was the only part I posted because it was the most shocking. I suggest you read the full paper to understand many of the suggested tactics. It contains suggestions that, to me, are unfathomable and devious in the extreme, coming from such a high and respected office.
I think Obama's administration has implemented some of the Sunstein recommendations. Furthermore, this would explain much of the so-called "Obot" behaviour at Free Republic regarding the eligibility issue....their constant presence, quick response in placing the first Reply to a post, the tenacious and repetitive arguments, toying with and ridiculing posters, the use of sarcastic humor, and leading the discussions deliberately in endless circles. It is obvious to me that many of the more rabid Anti-Birthers are more than simple "armchair posters" and are here for one reason.... because of the policies shaped by the Sunstein paper recommendations.
Hope this sheds some light on my reasoning? Of course, it is only my opinion, but I believe it is a share opinion. God Bless!
CanaGuy, thank you for your gracious reply.
I was familiar with the fact that Cass Sunstein had issued this statement. I just had not seen the applications and implications, especially as it pertains to our forum. (I tried reading your thread before morning coffee so I was probably a bit dense and fuzzy.) WOW! My goodness! I also understand a little better why you thought I could be under false colors. That was surprising.
I am praying daily for God to expose the Truth and the Lie regarding all who are at the levers of power who are not in alignment with His Will.
Thank you for having the patience to crunch your insight down to a level where I was able to grasp it easily. It truly helps. I look forward to reading some of your other posts on the forum as I run across them.
God bless you.