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OneGrassRoot

(22,920 posts)
Mon Apr 16, 2012, 04:20 AM Apr 2012

Holy shit. A formerly rational old-school Republican wrote this... [View all]

(Edit to add that this person is a relative, no one famous. I'm just sickened to see how, once again, the Fox News influence is frightening. Not sure why I'm posting this here, although many of us tend to share these opposing views here. I think I'm doing so to ensure I'm not the one who has lost my mind.)

This isn't a Limbaugh Republican -- at least this person never used to be. Reading this just now made me sick to my stomach seeing how much she loathes not only President Obama but anyone even remotely on "the left." I mean, she's sounding like she's in alignment with Allen West, for cryin' out loud. That's scary shit. (I will say that I have never viewed this person as a racist or bigot, even though I'm hyper alert to such things. This person is retired military, is on the local school board.)




President Obama and the blind love and adoration by the least intelligent and weakest among us.

Obama's appeal is primarily from those that are the least educated about the Constitution, Federalist Papers and our Founders. The most ignorant and least successful are his worshipers. There are large numbers of people (I feel the number is also growing) that look to the government rather than to within for help and assistance. President Obama is doing all he can to divide this country by achievers and non-achievers. people that work and those that do not work, by race and culture and by patriots and non-patriots. I feel he is a "LEGAL" citizen of the United States of America but do not feel he is an American in the true sense of the word. I know many of you will jump on the "birther mantra" when you read this which will further show your ignorance and blind love for Obama. Many will read over my words of him being a "LEGAL" citizen.

I feel Obama wants the United States to become a communist state. He is the complete antithesis of a free market capitalist and is against people being free. He wants a country that is controlled by the state and are subjects of the state. I have read both of his books. His father was a communist, he stated he gravitated to "Marxist professors" in college, he wants to redistribute wealth, he has appointed communist to his administration (Van Jones, Anita Dunn, Mark Lloyd) and he pushed for the take over of the auto industry and health care industry. I have observed him and listened to him since he has become a national figure and then President of the Unites States. He is a regular, pathological liar and his "subjects" allow the lies since he says he will take care of them. They are too ignorant to know he is only controlling them.

Don't come up with the lame excuse that the constitution is outdated. For the first time in your life, read it and pay close attention to Article V. The framers knew that as time evolved the constitution may have to evolve also so they included Article V. Also, before you ignorantly state I am a racist for having these views, educate yourself on what a racist actually is. Most people that use the term do not even know what a racist is.


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who is it? Syrinx Apr 2012 #1
Oh, I'm sorry. It's a relative, no one famous or anything... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #2
obfuscate much :) Syrinx Apr 2012 #4
Sorry about that... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #5
Been there, done that Syrinx Apr 2012 #6
I just can't do it anymore...I can't tread lightly adigal Apr 2012 #84
I hear you... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #85
jury results: Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #10
? Syrinx Apr 2012 #12
I was confused, too... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #14
DU3 has set disruptors loose Syrinx Apr 2012 #16
That's why I haven't engaged much. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #17
The first time I heard 'tranny' was from my tranny friends in the early 1970s Mimosa Apr 2012 #98
and at that time, did it denote a transvestite, or a transgendered person, or both? HiPointDem Apr 2012 #105
The generational thing can be brutal. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #108
As pointed out in H&M on your post #4 above, it is a term of disrespect, A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2012 #19
It is a term that is used by straights as an insult. Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #20
"I think DU is infested with maggots that need to be squashed." A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2012 #21
It refers to the FR types that are drowning this forum Syrinx Apr 2012 #23
It was a confusing turn of phrase in the context A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2012 #24
It appears, from the context in which you used it, Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #28
Your excuse is not believable, and you need to be held to account for your words muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #106
to be clear... i was the only juror to comment Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #22
I don't know whose opinion you believe counts, Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #26
sorry. never used it myself. i assumed it was shorthand for transsexual. Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #29
No - you aren't the only one. Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #40
Question SATIRical Apr 2012 #77
That is dangerous territory. Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #90
Thanks SATIRical Apr 2012 #93
I think the Q in LGBTQ stands for questioning (nt) TacoD Apr 2012 #99
On the bus it spelled out 'Queer' (nt) SATIRical Apr 2012 #107
sorry, poor choice of words. meant it as "an opinion from someone who might actually know if it's Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #34
I was hoping you meant it that way - Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #37
well, it was. thanks. Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #39
Who's opinion counts? Syrinx Apr 2012 #27
I am a member of the LGBT community Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #31
wow, my "whose opinion counts" offends both sides? Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #33
FWIW JoeyT Apr 2012 #35
I doubt that's true Syrinx Apr 2012 #38
So, when are you going to edit out your comment in #4? pacalo Apr 2012 #47
Pretty sure he can't - Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #50
I'm pretty sure you CAN edit posts in a thread UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #79
I haven't checked recently, but I thought the post-hide edit was a quirk that got fixed Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #87
OK. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #91
"ACT-UP" Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #49
Yeah - I thought about pointing that out Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #51
I thought I was listening to Rush Limbaugh ca. 1994 there Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #61
you may think it's mainstream but it's a slur to the LGBT community maddezmom Apr 2012 #88
I just found out the two of my relatives PatSeg Apr 2012 #65
It really is upsetting. :( OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #68
I have a very vivid imagination, PatSeg Apr 2012 #86
"I feel Obama wants the United States to become a communist state. " Old and In the Way Apr 2012 #3
A stupid person who lovemydog Apr 2012 #7
And who serves on the local school board. Iris Apr 2012 #75
I trust anyone who dislikes these kinds of posts will ignore, but here's more.... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #8
Let's get it all out Capt. Obvious Apr 2012 #59
Obviously my trust was misplaced... (w/edit) OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #62
As time evolved so too did the term racist to not include anyone who didn't believe they were one. Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #9
This is one of literally three people in my family I still interact with...lol OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #11
Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #30
what?! Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #36
what's crazy is that 2 juror members either think i am a conservative or an asshole or Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #41
At least it was only 2. Ms. Toad Apr 2012 #44
so that post was alerted too? and it passed muster? Tunkamerica Apr 2012 #45
I have trouble with in laws as well. mmonk Apr 2012 #63
I have trouble with conversations in general lately... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #70
I know. Heightened madness this year. mmonk Apr 2012 #72
And rrHeretic Apr 2012 #13
Oh, I know they have grown in number since the summer of 2008... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #15
So sad Kylefty Apr 2012 #18
This person is out where the buses don't run. SammyWinstonJack Apr 2012 #25
"Most people that use the term do not even know what a racist is." ET Awful Apr 2012 #32
Agree - and the fact that a communist economic system TBF Apr 2012 #55
Your relative needs psychiatric help. Vinca Apr 2012 #42
I guessing the operative word here is "formerly". baldguy Apr 2012 #43
If it were me I would be so tempted to reply "so, Romney is a commie too?" n2doc Apr 2012 #46
I have a feeling she loathes Romney. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #48
Fox and others are good at taking free floating anger and providing a target for it KurtNYC Apr 2012 #54
True. Well said. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #56
Respond with this ... "and some how, the DOW is up ~6000 under Communist Obama." JoePhilly Apr 2012 #52
lolol OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #53
I have an old friend who sent something alomst exactly like the letter you posted. JoePhilly Apr 2012 #74
I JUST learned that there is indeed another influence here: OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #78
OneGrassRoot! It's Wonderful to See Your Post... nenagh Apr 2012 #57
Ahhhh, so nice to see you! OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #58
It's all part of how one successfully imposes propaganda. kentauros Apr 2012 #89
Let's see . . . HughBeaumont Apr 2012 #60
so, what does your family member think newspeak Apr 2012 #80
I think you meant to reply to the OP, because I pretty much agree with all of what you said. HughBeaumont Apr 2012 #81
I couldn't agree more... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #83
You have a projectionist in your family. GoCubsGo Apr 2012 #64
Who doesn't know what a racist is? Iris Apr 2012 #66
One Need Not Be A Racist To Be A Buffoon ProfessorGAC Apr 2012 #67
That's an excellent quote. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #69
Thank You, OGR ProfessorGAC Apr 2012 #76
As soon as you see up front the assertion that you are stupid or ignorant if you disagree Burma Jones Apr 2012 #71
Excellent, simple advice. Thank you. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #73
Politics is fleeting, families should be supportive Mimosa Apr 2012 #96
My sympathies, dude Prophet 451 Apr 2012 #82
"formerly rational old-school Republican" = YOU WERE SUCKERED just1voice Apr 2012 #92
It seems you may be correct. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #94
Your own lack of tolerance may make her 'dig in her heels' Mimosa Apr 2012 #97
It's very interesting how you perceive me. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #101
One Grass Root, sorry if I offended you. Mimosa Apr 2012 #103
Thank you, Mimosa, but you continue to misunderstand what I have said OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #104
For your information, here are more comments, beyond what's in the OP OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #102
Wondering why you were driven to post badly written B.S. here? Mimosa Apr 2012 #95
I'll answer your three comments thusly: OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #100
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Apr 2012 #109
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