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Your definition of communism is so very broad that the word "communist" loses most of it's true meaning.

JVJ of MD 6:23PM June 28, 2011

If these seats are taken by Republicans and they gain a majority, even if Obama wins reelection on a "popularity" vote; he will be a Lame Duck President. That could bode ill for the Country as things could be brought to a standstill. It would be better if the Republicans gain AND Obama is defeated. Might as well go for the gusto.

Lonni of NC 2:03PM June 28, 2011

Obama is perceived by the average voter as serious. It's important that Republicans put up a serious candidate. If we do, we take the White House and Congress, and the president will probably get to name two SC justices.

Please, no Bachmann, Perry or Cain.

MikeOverHere of AL 11:51PM June 27, 2011

It does not matter what Obama or any of the liberals running the democrat party call themselves. It is the regulations and laws they pass and impose that allow me or anyone to call Obama a marxist, communist or socialist. Obamacare is in fact socialist. So is social security, medicare, years of unemployment, free education and foodstamps. No Obama did not start all of them but these are examples of the communist laws and programs the democrats pass and impose on the people which make us able to call them communists.

Their ideas and understanding of the world are also inline with communists. Such as the concept that all money is some sort of national resource and it is "unfair" that some people got to the money pile first or had a bigger bucket. In fact, Obama(and democrats) actually believes "uncontrolled" capitalism is the problem in our economy, when it is the communist programs, government taxes and regulation that have caused the national debt, the deficit, the failed economy and every other problem.

Still these jackasses want to take away weapons(knowing an unarmed population can be controlled) they want to take your money(knowing a destitute population will not fight back).

In the argument between James Madison and Patrick Henry to ratify the Constitution, Henry argued the proposed federal government would lose touch with the people and become over reaching and Authoritarian. Madison argued there are two protections in the Constitution to protect from Henry's fears. The Senate being voted by legislature ensured MOB rule could never happen, which is key to authoritarian rule AND the Federal government was completely barred from directly taxing the people. Madison stated without being able to directly tax the people would prevent the Feds from every having enough money to establish authoritarian rule.

The DEMOCRATS removed both protections just before 1919 and today 90 years later, the democrats achived their goal of an authoritarian federal government that ignores the people and the states, does whatever it wants, has no control to stop it and Obama is the latest leader in the long process to impose socialist rule on america.

Everything about Obama's plans and ideas are in fact socialist and if it walks like a duck and talks like one, looks like one, it is be a duck. Obama talks like a socialist, passes laws like one, his supporters endorse and celebrate, actual communists, he has had them working for him, he has called himself a progressive, which is another name for communist ideas.

He is a communist, accept it and thank you for putting the jackass in power.

Todd of CA 12:27AM June 26, 2011

He is probably not a communist and it only weakens the many arguments against his policies when mixed with inappropriate words like 'communist'.

One can say his big-government policies and the implementation of so many rules and regulations by his administration is a heavy-handed drag on the economy. One can say that much of it may be illegal and/or unconstitutional. Obama's push to have the feds delving into and controlling every facet of our lives may look a lot like what the Russians did, but that does not in and of itself make Obama a Communist.

Make the plain and simple arguments against Obama. Use facts. Leave the heated rhetoric to the TV talking heads that I never watch.

Bruce of VA 7:50AM June 25, 2011

I can't say Obama is a Communist, but his policies certainly lean opposite of what I believe America is intended to be based on our Constitution. Obama and his crew are clearly anti-constitutional on a daily basis. But, they are not alone and this is a problem across the board. Most of what our Government does is without lawful basis, including most of the social programs and how we are taxed.

So, I'm okay with you considering me an extremist because I disagree with Obama and many others' policies. You can call me anything you want; but I will do my best to promote and vote for more conservative policies (and conservative politicians) who are willing to support our existing laws (illegal aliens, etc.) than I would most, if not all, liberals.

phillyg of VA 7:25AM June 25, 2011

In the 2012 elections, 35 seats will be up for the voters to decide. Ten are currently held by republicans, 23 by democrats, and 2 by independents who vote with the democrats. If those races are split 50-50 (democrats win 18, republicans win 17) the republicans will pick up 7 senate seats and take control of the senate. The democrats need to win 22 of the 35 seats to retain control. That will be hard to do.

Bob of TX 5:05PM June 24, 2011

I'd say it is very difficult for an intelligent, sane, rational American to genuinely believe that Barack Obama is a true communist. The real problem is that these anti-Obama extremists cannot distinguish between Obama and a true communist.

These anti-Obama extremists cannot view our current president in an objective, unbiased manner. Only crazies and kooks really believe Obama is a communist.

James of MD 4:57PM June 24, 2011

Or are the people who call Obama and democrats "communist" or "neo-communist" just a bunch of crazies and kooks who think that even Republicans are sometimes "too liberal". Some Americans use the word "communist" to refer to a lot of people other than true communists.

Is it possible for a sane, rational, mainstream American to be 100 percent sure that Obama is a communist? I doubt it.

James of MD 4:52PM June 24, 2011

what a joke. this rag lost all credibility YEARS ago with me. In the middle of this ALERT TO THE LEFT, is a link: See 10 Reasons why Obama Should Be Reelected.

What hutzpa. What nerve. Sickening.

John McLaughlin of MI 10:40AM June 24, 2011

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