Reader Comments
Issue 135 - July 8, 2009

Editor: I like your work in “Europe Rejects Obamaism.” Now all you have to learn is how to write for the majority of the people who have trouble even reading the captions in a coloring book, the people in the Obama constituency. Kevin & Deborah Kennedy

Editor: Congratulations. “Europe Rejects Obamaism,” is an excellent article. How true it is, rather scary. I lived through this after the war in Hungary when the communists took over the country and the economy. Michael Banhidi Ph.D.

Editor: “Europe Rejects Obamaism,” is fine but I do not see nor hear the REPUBLICANS standing up to the President for the US citizens who put our statesmen into office. Congressional legislators need to be tough when considering the effect on the general public.  We are nearing retirement and will not be able to afford to live if the President’s MESS is not cleaned up very soon. The Republicans go right along with whatever the Democratic want, vote on and stand for - regardless how it will affect the citizens. Dolores Loyd

Editor: “Europe Rejects Obamaism” is great. Thanks you for sending it. Debbie Strom

Editor: I remember everything happening as you said in “Europe Rejects Obamaism” regarding the different manner in which the media covered bad news under Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama - and more. When Jimmy Carter was president we had the same media blitz downplaying the economic problems. 6-7% growth in GNP was celebrated, but 14% inflation was downplayed. The press did everything possible to put a positive spin on everything. Then the day Reagan took office, the press was nearly 100% negative. I remember Carter saying that "Americans would just have to get used to" inflation, high unemployment, jobs going overseas... you name it he seemed as if all the problems were here to stay. Also compare Bush 41 vs Clinton: 5.9% growth under Bush with 3% inflation was "The worst economy in 50 years"; but after the Clinton "retroactive" tax hike and his $200 billion deficit plan for as far as the eyes could see the economy slumped to 2% growth and this was hailed as a miraculous recovery. Also compare the stock market (leading indicator of the economy typically 3-6 quarters out). In March of 1998 (while Clinton was still president looking at the 3 month moving average) the upward momentum had reversed. By Nov 1998, after months of massive daily fluctuations but no long term increase, the market began to slide. By Nov 1999 the stock market was well into a bear market. Yet the press was still hyping up the economy and claiming trillion dollar surpluses (in an obvious attempt to elect Gore). But look at how the press switched immediately after there was no doubt about Bush's victory the following year. They started talking about the declining market, decline of the dollar vs the Yen and Euro. Unemployment was on the rise, the "tech bubble had burst". All laid right at the feet of Bush, who hadn't even taken the oath of office. Look, I am no Bush fan, and I do blame him for being overly optimistic and failing to act as soon as elected, "there is only one president at a time" he said when people wanted him to start getting things done in December. W.C.

Editor: Regarding “Europe Rejects Obamaism,” Obama has an arsenal of issues to destroy America you should know. To grasp our contemporary predicament and safeguard our country, all Americans should be well informed about two major and principle issues. 1. Knowledge of who Obama really is and  2. The ways Socialism had been built in Russia. As a matter of fact, the Obama administration just repeats the scenario created by Stalin in Russia decades ago. To know the result, please, go to www.simonapipko1.com to learn what is ahead of us. The Conservatives should contrast our major principles to Obama's attempt to destroy America. With best wishes, Simona Pipko

Editor: Regarding “Europe Rejects Obamaism,” remember what Nikita Krushchev said in 1962? It's HEEEEERRRRREEEEE now!! (1) "We cannot expect the Americans to jump from capitalism to Communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving Americans small doses of socialism until they suddenly awake to find they have Communism.” (2) “I can prophecy that your grandchildren in America will live under socialism. Our firm conviction is that sooner or later Capitalism will give way to Socialism. Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you." (3) “The United States will eventually fly the Communist red flag. The American people will hoist it themselves.” Nikita Krushchev, July 19, 1962. Ron S

Editor: I was impressed by the current powerhouse issue of ConservativeBattleline.com with the fine piece by Paul Driessen on climate legislation, John Goodman's continuing series on health care, and your own insight on “Europe Rejects Obamaism.” The figures that you cite from economist Art Laffer are truly frightening. Still, there is hope. Here in Tennessee, at least, public opinion is moving from skepticism toward outrage at the president's spending proposals. Can't wait till 2010. JF

Editor: Regarding Alan Caruba’s “Schooled To Be Cogs,” the persons ruling our nation today are the same type collectivist, suppressors-of-individual-liberty types from whom our parents, grandparents, the movers-and-shakers, and the founders of this great nation fled. Thank heaven for homeschoolers and parents who prepare children for the future with apprenticeships in professions and teaching skills that form a boy into a man and into a man who can lead - and if not lead - know whom to follow so that liberty may be preserved. Thank you!  Thank you, not for seeing the problems, but for utilizing your mind and your strength to formulate your discoveries into lessons so that we may see clearly and not through a 'glass darkly'. "Schooled to Be Cogs" should be tucked into one's bible and read along with John and Proverbs. Rose

Editor: Bravo, Alan Caruba on “Schooled To Be Cogs.” It's so good to hear from someone exposing the truth. Our 3 kids were educated at a local private Christian school and all graduated from college, 2 in electrical engineering. All excel today. We have seen many of their friends destroyed by public schools, including one foster son who was taken from us and put in public high school. Living in Alaska we hosted many Russian students and visited in Provideniya, Russia. Those kids were so well educated they made our public schools look like kindergarteners. The Russians told us, "We educate our children to be the masters of the world, you educate yours to be the world's slaves." I think the Russians had us pegged for the idiots we are in allowing this to be done to our children. Ruth Lawler, Kasilof, Alaska

Editor: Regarding Alan Caruba’s “Schooled To Be Cogs,” my "progressive" acquaintances and family, some of them a part of the education establishment, would have him sentenced to a re-education camp! Now my very progressive sister has taken to the notion of "teaching the children how to think." God Bless your work! R.A.Schechter

Editor: Regarding Alan Caruba’s “Schooled To Be Cogs,” the lack of a sound education is shamefully demonstrated on the network news shows. I am appalled to how frequently I hear the "Talking Heads" use bad grammar. Philip S. Allen,

Editor: Thank you so much for Alan Caruba’s “Schooled To Be Cogs,” for opening my eyes even further on our "dumbing down of America".  I'm not sure how we can get our country back on the right road, but I have been calling and e-mailing my representatives since January.  I attended and will attend another tea party on July 4th, where one of my signs will be to get the Feds out of Education.  I am so sick and tired of these over-powerful unions.  The carpenters' union is ruining my company's business right now. There are so many problems in our country who knows where and how we can change it!  I appreciate your caring attitude. P.A.

Editor: Regarding Alan Caruba’s “Schooled To Be Cogs,” ignorance and functional illiteracy are the plight of too many Americans. They accepted the "Change" message of Obama without understanding his mission.  This is a generation where the word "STOP" has no meaning.  Our schools are swamped by "Political Correctness", and textbooks that are at best fiction. David K. Wright, Collinsville, IL

Editor: Great article by Thomas Lifson, “ Liberty and Tyranny,” on Mark Levin's book. His book is essential reading for anyone who is concerned about the direction our country is taking.  Levin’s writing is interesting as he delves into our forefathers; how they designed the Constitution and Bill of Rights and the separation of powers...I fear that our sacred documents are being crushed and shredded by this administration...Our country is being taken away from us while no one is looking. Mrs. A. L.

Editor: Having read Mark Levin's book, “Liberty and Tyranny,” and passed it on to my next door neighbor, I can truly say I agree with author Thomas Lifson that it is one of the best explanations of the statist and his statism that I've ever read.  In very clear terms, Mr. Levin spells out the twists and turns of our road to socialism, and how we can take back our country.  His call to action has inspired me to get more involved, to speak out at every opportunity, and to educate as many of my fellow citizens as possible (including those held captive by  the government indoctrination system, also known as our public schools) about our Constitution and founding principles. I have to say that I'm "discovering" more and more conservatives among my co-workers, family and friends.  Some didn't even realize that they were conservatives until they took stock of their core beliefs and values and realized that Obama and his fellow liberals/progressives (dare I say socialists) represent everything counter to those beliefs and values.  Let's hope the "silent majority" gets louder and louder every day. Norma E. Rowley

Editor: Thanks for John Goodman’s article on “Medical Migration.” I was unaware of the Guatemalan hospital he mentioned. However, my wife is Panamanian and we did compare prices down there at a top hospital (Paitilla) with ties to Johns Hopkins, and found the prices about 40-60% lower. There is a catch, however. Once we retire in Panama, our Medicare does not follow us down there. Maybe you have some helpful advice to get around that. We do know that Humana will cover our expenses there as a Medicare supplement, but only for the first 3 years. After that, we are no longer residents of the US and do not qualify for any further benefits (I assume that reverses itself if we return, not sure). Best, Don Hank

Editor: Regarding John Brown’s “Huge Bank Rip-Off,” I had no idea that the Feds are charging 9 percent interest on the funds they forced the banks to take!  This is a total outrage!  How much more can we take before we revolt? Patricia Armstrong