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On the Inside Page:
30 Pieces of Silver for Specter, Ashamed of us Barack?
- On the Front Page:
 | Maximum Murphy: GOP- The Call to Moderate is left-Wing Bait! | |
| Ask Uncle Sigmund: If Obama is a megalomaniac , why doesn't he boost USA? | |
| Obama: The Master of Illusion and His Slight of Hand with Cybercensorship | |
| EXCLUSIVE!! Obama the Magnificent Magician Poster! | |
| Phaque-Phicktishus News Service: Obama to Congress "Czars Got It | |
| Covered- You're Not Needed" | ||
| Ammunition for your next fight wit a Liberal: Its OK to want Obama to Fail |
| Obama Really Does Blame Bush- Hilarious Headlines | |
| Madame Orlofsky Predicts: Polling Places darkened in 2010 | |
| Liberal Hypocrisy Meter- Sotomayor, Tiller ! | |
| From the Editorial Desk: The Purloined Census, Bush & Shopping, Iraq WAS | |
| the Right Move | ||
| The Conservatives Lexicon | |
| On the Phun Page: | |
| Mad with Power Magazine Cover | |
| The Tragic Tale of Toxic Timmy the Tax Troll |
- Below the Fold:
| "Icon-itorials"- Meet the Press( A MUST SEE!) |
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I heard Dick Durbin talking about the Republican Party. He's
never had anything nice to say about Republicans before- but
there he was, expressing his grave concern for the Party. He
was worried that if it doesn't moderate, move to the center,
relegate social value issues to the lowest echelon and turn
away from divisive conservatives, it will die. His emotions
seemed so real. His concerns have been echoed by every
conceivable establishment media talking head and every
Democrat pundit. And they are all so very concerned that the
Party will be damaged if Conservatism is not diminished. Do
they think we are idiots? Do they think we are stupid
enough to believe that they want the GOP thriving,
strong and growing? It is like one super bowl team accepting
plays sent over from the opposing coach with a note saying that
he "didn't think they were being coached right- that he was
concerned about them". Can you imagine any team so stupid
that they'd accept those plays with wide-eyed gratitude? Well,
you don't have to be that creative. You can observe just such a
reaction among some of the GOP leadership right now.
Witness the recent and ill-fated National Council for a New
America (NCNA). The so-called listening tour was born, I'm
sure, of good intentions. However, from its very inception it
completely embodied all the failed communication strategies
that have become the hallmark of the Party.
1. It was reactionary. Launching this effort immediately after
the defection of Specter was ridiculously stupid. For someone
who only became an "R" for ballot placement in the first place
to become a "D" for the same reason should not have been
such a big deal. The appearance that this whole national effort
was formulated as a response gave Specter far too much
importance. If the timing was a coincidence, it still demonstrates
a remarkable lack of PR savvy and flexibility on the part of the
planners.
2. It was based in a negative premise & used negative
terminology. "Re-branding" the Party? Self-defeating. It
implies that the Party is weak and needs repair. These are dark
times. People are floundering and looking for assertive
leadership. This kind of attitude provides none. These GOP
Leaders should have come out blazing, with a confident,
positive attitude and an unshakable faith that Republican ideals
ARE what most Americans believe right now and are what will
save this Nation.
3. As usual, the GOP allowed the left to define all the
terms and lay out the game board. When and where did all
of this "big tent- move to the center" talk originate? Was it some
national, grassroots outcry from the people? Absolutely not.
Think back and you'll see that this talk percolated to the top
when chinks in Obama's armor began to appear- when there
WAS an outcry from the people of concern about the Democrat
efforts to take this country down a road to socialism. Brilliantly,
the Dems distracted with this endless drivel about the GOP
being taken over by Conservatives and, stupidly, the
Republicans played right into their hands with weak, simpering
answers to questions that should have been firmly dismissed-
not addressed. Most Americans believe the principles that the
GOP professes in its Party Platform. Nobody has ever been
thrown out for not agreeing with every plank. That is a false
premise. It was Powell's own decision to support the opposition.
It was Specter's own decision to defect.
4. The NCNA did not speak with a clear voice. They were
scattered and diffuse. Without impact. Jeb Bush made some
ill-advised comments about Reagan and took the organization
down with him. This could only happen because the group was
not communicating effectively. Listening is part of
communication- not a substitute for it.
5. Not enough thought was given to the basics. The title,
itself, is not good. It isn't catchy. It fails to engender enthusiasm
and does not convey any connection with real people. The fact
that they launched this campaign and went public before they
even had a web page, e-mail address and a phone line speaks,
pathetically, for itself.
6. They have forgotten that we only win when we offer a
choice. Americans today want answers, solutions and clear
alternatives to Obama policies. Conservatism is that alternative.
Eventually, even "moderate" politicians will come to realize that
and still find a home in the GOP as they have for many
decades. It is the contrast with the status quo that will
return the GOP to power, not some wispy attempt at
imitation. Moreover, it is morally wrong for the Party leadership
to countenance any actions to "rid the Party of Conservatives."
The Republican Party has a Platform that grew from a long
process that involved input from Republican activists in cities,
counties and states, offering, debating and then approving
those planks. Weak-willed-desperate -to-win leadership
cannot rid the Party of Conservatism because that
Conservatism comes from within- from the people. Rush
Limbaugh did not force Conservatism on the Party. He is
successful because he speaks a message that resonates with
millions- most of them the same Republicans who created that
Platform. Limbaugh reflects them. The Dems seem to realize
this or they would not devote such effort to his destruction.
Sadly, the GOP leadership seems to have forgotten. Instead,
they allow the Democrats and the Media to define Limbaugh for
them and they respond to that.
7. The Dems and the Left have a brilliant plan. The same
lacklustre, wishy-washy Republicans have been calling the
shots behind the scenes for a long time now. The Left knows
that they lack resolve and if they publicly ridicule them for losing
the love of people like Powell, then these sycophant Republican
leaders will give in and play their game. It worked perfectly just
recently when a naive White House and National GOP
leadership actually allowed the other side to select our nominee
for us!. (If I had a nickel for every time Bob Beckel said that
McCain was the ONLY candidate with a chance, I'd be rich
enough to survive Obamanomics!) Obama and his partisan
buddies know that if they can bamboozle the GOP leadership
again and chide them into turning on people like Rush
Limbaugh and the Conservatives within their own Party, then
the Party will self-destruct. It's obvious. Conservatives will have
no place to go. A third major party will, then, emerge. This
is Obama's dearest hope. This is the plan. Obama and his
partisan buddies know that there is not enough time to organize
and entrench a new party. They know that the third party
movement will solidify their support and divide the opposition's
support. I think Obama keeps a picture of Ross Perot in
his wallet!
The only hope is for GOP leadership to stop trying to
please their enemies and to try- for once- to please their
base. The base wants decisiveness and confidence. Colin
Powell chose to support a leftist Democrat for President over a
moderate Republican. NOTHING he says Now should have any
credence whatsoever. This big tent chatter is emanating from
people like Powell, Specter, GOP-hating media types and
Democrat strategists. It is garbage should be kicked to the curb!
never had anything nice to say about Republicans before- but
there he was, expressing his grave concern for the Party. He
was worried that if it doesn't moderate, move to the center,
relegate social value issues to the lowest echelon and turn
away from divisive conservatives, it will die. His emotions
seemed so real. His concerns have been echoed by every
conceivable establishment media talking head and every
Democrat pundit. And they are all so very concerned that the
Party will be damaged if Conservatism is not diminished. Do
they think we are idiots? Do they think we are stupid
enough to believe that they want the GOP thriving,
strong and growing? It is like one super bowl team accepting
plays sent over from the opposing coach with a note saying that
he "didn't think they were being coached right- that he was
concerned about them". Can you imagine any team so stupid
that they'd accept those plays with wide-eyed gratitude? Well,
you don't have to be that creative. You can observe just such a
reaction among some of the GOP leadership right now.
Witness the recent and ill-fated National Council for a New
America (NCNA). The so-called listening tour was born, I'm
sure, of good intentions. However, from its very inception it
completely embodied all the failed communication strategies
that have become the hallmark of the Party.
1. It was reactionary. Launching this effort immediately after
the defection of Specter was ridiculously stupid. For someone
who only became an "R" for ballot placement in the first place
to become a "D" for the same reason should not have been
such a big deal. The appearance that this whole national effort
was formulated as a response gave Specter far too much
importance. If the timing was a coincidence, it still demonstrates
a remarkable lack of PR savvy and flexibility on the part of the
planners.
2. It was based in a negative premise & used negative
terminology. "Re-branding" the Party? Self-defeating. It
implies that the Party is weak and needs repair. These are dark
times. People are floundering and looking for assertive
leadership. This kind of attitude provides none. These GOP
Leaders should have come out blazing, with a confident,
positive attitude and an unshakable faith that Republican ideals
ARE what most Americans believe right now and are what will
save this Nation.
3. As usual, the GOP allowed the left to define all the
terms and lay out the game board. When and where did all
of this "big tent- move to the center" talk originate? Was it some
national, grassroots outcry from the people? Absolutely not.
Think back and you'll see that this talk percolated to the top
when chinks in Obama's armor began to appear- when there
WAS an outcry from the people of concern about the Democrat
efforts to take this country down a road to socialism. Brilliantly,
the Dems distracted with this endless drivel about the GOP
being taken over by Conservatives and, stupidly, the
Republicans played right into their hands with weak, simpering
answers to questions that should have been firmly dismissed-
not addressed. Most Americans believe the principles that the
GOP professes in its Party Platform. Nobody has ever been
thrown out for not agreeing with every plank. That is a false
premise. It was Powell's own decision to support the opposition.
It was Specter's own decision to defect.
4. The NCNA did not speak with a clear voice. They were
scattered and diffuse. Without impact. Jeb Bush made some
ill-advised comments about Reagan and took the organization
down with him. This could only happen because the group was
not communicating effectively. Listening is part of
communication- not a substitute for it.
5. Not enough thought was given to the basics. The title,
itself, is not good. It isn't catchy. It fails to engender enthusiasm
and does not convey any connection with real people. The fact
that they launched this campaign and went public before they
even had a web page, e-mail address and a phone line speaks,
pathetically, for itself.
6. They have forgotten that we only win when we offer a
choice. Americans today want answers, solutions and clear
alternatives to Obama policies. Conservatism is that alternative.
Eventually, even "moderate" politicians will come to realize that
and still find a home in the GOP as they have for many
decades. It is the contrast with the status quo that will
return the GOP to power, not some wispy attempt at
imitation. Moreover, it is morally wrong for the Party leadership
to countenance any actions to "rid the Party of Conservatives."
The Republican Party has a Platform that grew from a long
process that involved input from Republican activists in cities,
counties and states, offering, debating and then approving
those planks. Weak-willed-desperate -to-win leadership
cannot rid the Party of Conservatism because that
Conservatism comes from within- from the people. Rush
Limbaugh did not force Conservatism on the Party. He is
successful because he speaks a message that resonates with
millions- most of them the same Republicans who created that
Platform. Limbaugh reflects them. The Dems seem to realize
this or they would not devote such effort to his destruction.
Sadly, the GOP leadership seems to have forgotten. Instead,
they allow the Democrats and the Media to define Limbaugh for
them and they respond to that.
7. The Dems and the Left have a brilliant plan. The same
lacklustre, wishy-washy Republicans have been calling the
shots behind the scenes for a long time now. The Left knows
that they lack resolve and if they publicly ridicule them for losing
the love of people like Powell, then these sycophant Republican
leaders will give in and play their game. It worked perfectly just
recently when a naive White House and National GOP
leadership actually allowed the other side to select our nominee
for us!. (If I had a nickel for every time Bob Beckel said that
McCain was the ONLY candidate with a chance, I'd be rich
enough to survive Obamanomics!) Obama and his partisan
buddies know that if they can bamboozle the GOP leadership
again and chide them into turning on people like Rush
Limbaugh and the Conservatives within their own Party, then
the Party will self-destruct. It's obvious. Conservatives will have
no place to go. A third major party will, then, emerge. This
is Obama's dearest hope. This is the plan. Obama and his
partisan buddies know that there is not enough time to organize
and entrench a new party. They know that the third party
movement will solidify their support and divide the opposition's
support. I think Obama keeps a picture of Ross Perot in
his wallet!
The only hope is for GOP leadership to stop trying to
please their enemies and to try- for once- to please their
base. The base wants decisiveness and confidence. Colin
Powell chose to support a leftist Democrat for President over a
moderate Republican. NOTHING he says Now should have any
credence whatsoever. This big tent chatter is emanating from
people like Powell, Specter, GOP-hating media types and
Democrat strategists. It is garbage should be kicked to the curb!
Enough, GOP! Stop Reacting to Left-Wing
Baiting and Chart Your Own Course!
Baiting and Chart Your Own Course!
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The
Obama, The Master of Illusion:
While All Conservative Eyes Focus on Sotomayor...
He Springs the CyberTrap with the Other Hand!
Fairness Doctrine Could Hit the Internet!
While All Conservative Eyes Focus on Sotomayor...
He Springs the CyberTrap with the Other Hand!
Fairness Doctrine Could Hit the Internet!
President Obama expressed legitimate and commonly held concerns about security in
cyberspace for our government, businesses and individuals. That is the crisis.
According to SOP (STANDARD OBAMA PROCEDURE), no crisis can be allowed to
exist without being used to advance the agenda. How can the cyber-crisis be
manipulated to play into the Presidents hands? Two words: NET NEUTRALITY.
On it surface the policy of net neutrality appears to be one of those wholesome goals that
all can embrace. In fact it has been supported by concerns as diverse as MoveOn.org
and The Christian Coalition. Ostensibly Net Neutrality is intended to guarantee that large
web providers are fair in deciding which pages and services receive preference in such
areas as download speed. Critics of Net Neutrality suggest that working through existing
regulations and the commercial entities is the way to proceed without opening the
Pandora's Box of Government control of who benefits in cyberspace.
Former FCC Head, Richard McDowell, a Bush appointee, expressed great concern
about instituting Net Neutrality in remarks made at the Heritage Foundation a few months
ago. He warned of giving the power to decide what constitutes 'fairness' in Internet access
to Obama appointees with clear agenda's to silence conservative voices.
When President Obama gave his statement about the Cyber Czar, he was careful to say
that the Czar would support Net Neutrality.
McDowell was upset when it looked like political policing of blogs, sites and Internet
access would be in the hands of a Board that at least requires some Congressional
approval and the trappings of fairness. I can only imagine how much his concern is
heightened now that we know that Obama has smoothly handed that authority to a person
only he will appoint and only he will control. I for one to not have a problem a Cyber Czar
who will believe that it is "fair" that "hate-filled" conservative sites should load slowly-
if at all.
And nobody seemed to notice. Like magic...--sjm
cyberspace for our government, businesses and individuals. That is the crisis.
According to SOP (STANDARD OBAMA PROCEDURE), no crisis can be allowed to
exist without being used to advance the agenda. How can the cyber-crisis be
manipulated to play into the Presidents hands? Two words: NET NEUTRALITY.
On it surface the policy of net neutrality appears to be one of those wholesome goals that
all can embrace. In fact it has been supported by concerns as diverse as MoveOn.org
and The Christian Coalition. Ostensibly Net Neutrality is intended to guarantee that large
web providers are fair in deciding which pages and services receive preference in such
areas as download speed. Critics of Net Neutrality suggest that working through existing
regulations and the commercial entities is the way to proceed without opening the
Pandora's Box of Government control of who benefits in cyberspace.
Former FCC Head, Richard McDowell, a Bush appointee, expressed great concern
about instituting Net Neutrality in remarks made at the Heritage Foundation a few months
ago. He warned of giving the power to decide what constitutes 'fairness' in Internet access
to Obama appointees with clear agenda's to silence conservative voices.
When President Obama gave his statement about the Cyber Czar, he was careful to say
that the Czar would support Net Neutrality.
McDowell was upset when it looked like political policing of blogs, sites and Internet
access would be in the hands of a Board that at least requires some Congressional
approval and the trappings of fairness. I can only imagine how much his concern is
heightened now that we know that Obama has smoothly handed that authority to a person
only he will appoint and only he will control. I for one to not have a problem a Cyber Czar
who will believe that it is "fair" that "hate-filled" conservative sites should load slowly-
if at all.
And nobody seemed to notice. Like magic...--sjm
"A President wears many hats. We ALL want Obama, the
Commander in Chief to succeed in efforts to provide security and
defense for our Nation. Most of us fervently hope that Obama, the
very partisan politician will fail in his efforts to further his personal
ultra left socialistic agenda. "
Commander in Chief to succeed in efforts to provide security and
defense for our Nation. Most of us fervently hope that Obama, the
very partisan politician will fail in his efforts to further his personal
ultra left socialistic agenda. "
Their Attack: "To hope that Obama fails is the
same as hoping that America fails."
same as hoping that America fails."
"That concept is ridiculously illogical. NEVER has there been a
President who's agenda was completely accepted. There have
always been people that hope for the failure of some or all of any
President's goals in the office. This has been very obvious during the
recent term of George Bush and other Republicans. Obama is not
exempt."
President who's agenda was completely accepted. There have
always been people that hope for the failure of some or all of any
President's goals in the office. This has been very obvious during the
recent term of George Bush and other Republicans. Obama is not
exempt."
"There SHOULD be people who fight against any President's
political agenda. That is the essence of the kind of government we
have and that is what checks and balances are for. We have a
Congress that always has had the right and the responsibility to
oppose- to support the failure of- a President's proposals as they saw
fit. This system prevents dictatorships from occurring. If you
would dare to hope for the failure of Castro's plans, you can expect a
lengthy prison term at best."
political agenda. That is the essence of the kind of government we
have and that is what checks and balances are for. We have a
Congress that always has had the right and the responsibility to
oppose- to support the failure of- a President's proposals as they saw
fit. This system prevents dictatorships from occurring. If you
would dare to hope for the failure of Castro's plans, you can expect a
lengthy prison term at best."
| AMMUNITION |
| For Your Next Fight With a Liberal |
Your Responses:
"When Obama welcomed Arlen Specter to his Party, he did it as
the head of his Party. He may be the President but he is still very
much a Democrat and still in campaign mode. If is so sensitive that he
cannot withstand hopes that his political plan and ideology fails, he
should man-up or pack it up. If he wants to play hard ball in the big
leagues he and his disciples should quit whining when they
encounter dissent."
the head of his Party. He may be the President but he is still very
much a Democrat and still in campaign mode. If is so sensitive that he
cannot withstand hopes that his political plan and ideology fails, he
should man-up or pack it up. If he wants to play hard ball in the big
leagues he and his disciples should quit whining when they
encounter dissent."
Speaking of Magic- Enjoy Our "Vintage" Poster of the
Phenomenol Prestidigitator & Slight-of-Hand Wizard
Phenomenol Prestidigitator & Slight-of-Hand Wizard
Off the Wires of the
Phaque-Phictishus News Service...
Obama to Congress:
"The Czars and I Got This-
You're Being Re-Purposed"
"The Czars and I Got This-
You're Being Re-Purposed"
Washington DC- Sheila J. Murphy, PPNS Correspondent-
Following a furious ten days of Oval Office activity, President
Barack Obama has announced that with the appointment of his
latest Czar, The Survey and Polling Czar, His "Czar Corps" is
complete at 66 members.
"We all live and die by poll numbers", said Obama. I owe it to the
people to make sure they are fair."
Obama's choice for the post is Ervin Schaffer, former Democrat
strategist and pollster for the DNC.
After that brief announcement, Obama put his open hand up, the
now familiar signal to the press that he has more to say.
"As you know, unlike the previous administration, I care about
efficiency in government, and I've found it."
Obama went on to explain that he and his 66 Czars make policy
and establish binding rules and regulations that govern nearly
every facet of American life. We have found that is really no real
purpose for legislators.
"No offense intended", said the Chief Executive, "but the
Congress is superfluous. Any law they might come up with is
either going to be redundant of czar regulations or interfere with
czar regulation and would then have to be repealed to facilitate
the efficiency we're all after."
Obama stated that Congressional Representatives and Senators
are not being "eliminated from government but are being
re-purposed."
"You guys were elected by the people and I recognize the
significance of that. Your new jobs will be very important. "
Obama said that they would now be Citizen Liaisons, taking
requests for government services to the Czars on behalf of the
people the members of Congress represent.
When asked by reporters about angry reactions already coming
in from Republicans, conservative broadcasters a citizen
watchdog groups, Obama dismissed them. "Look, look, I know its
a change- but change is good, right?. I mean the Party of "NO"
and the hate mongers tend to forget that I won."
"I'm sure the people will agree that I have mandate to put his
country on a new course and that's what I'm doing."
"People in this country want no more of the horrible, divisive
politics of the previous administration and they're sick of seeing
things debated in Congress."
The President stated that one major benefit would be that the
czars report only to him and need no other oversight or approval.
We'll finally be rid of politically game-playing and the
counterproductive bottleneck that plagues the government,
"You know", laughed Obama, "Michelle asked if she could have
her own Czar to help around the White House, but I said 'no'. You
have to draw the line somewhere."
-30-
Following a furious ten days of Oval Office activity, President
Barack Obama has announced that with the appointment of his
latest Czar, The Survey and Polling Czar, His "Czar Corps" is
complete at 66 members.
"We all live and die by poll numbers", said Obama. I owe it to the
people to make sure they are fair."
Obama's choice for the post is Ervin Schaffer, former Democrat
strategist and pollster for the DNC.
After that brief announcement, Obama put his open hand up, the
now familiar signal to the press that he has more to say.
"As you know, unlike the previous administration, I care about
efficiency in government, and I've found it."
Obama went on to explain that he and his 66 Czars make policy
and establish binding rules and regulations that govern nearly
every facet of American life. We have found that is really no real
purpose for legislators.
"No offense intended", said the Chief Executive, "but the
Congress is superfluous. Any law they might come up with is
either going to be redundant of czar regulations or interfere with
czar regulation and would then have to be repealed to facilitate
the efficiency we're all after."
Obama stated that Congressional Representatives and Senators
are not being "eliminated from government but are being
re-purposed."
"You guys were elected by the people and I recognize the
significance of that. Your new jobs will be very important. "
Obama said that they would now be Citizen Liaisons, taking
requests for government services to the Czars on behalf of the
people the members of Congress represent.
When asked by reporters about angry reactions already coming
in from Republicans, conservative broadcasters a citizen
watchdog groups, Obama dismissed them. "Look, look, I know its
a change- but change is good, right?. I mean the Party of "NO"
and the hate mongers tend to forget that I won."
"I'm sure the people will agree that I have mandate to put his
country on a new course and that's what I'm doing."
"People in this country want no more of the horrible, divisive
politics of the previous administration and they're sick of seeing
things debated in Congress."
The President stated that one major benefit would be that the
czars report only to him and need no other oversight or approval.
We'll finally be rid of politically game-playing and the
counterproductive bottleneck that plagues the government,
"You know", laughed Obama, "Michelle asked if she could have
her own Czar to help around the White House, but I said 'no'. You
have to draw the line somewhere."
-30-
| Ask Uncle Sigmund |
| Checked the Daily Fix Today? |
Dear Uncle Sigmund,
I read about this psychological thing called
"megalomania" and I'm pretty sure the President
has it. But lately I wonder. He keeps putting our
own country down in front of other countries.
We're getting weaker and weaker. Wouldn't he
want to head up the BEST country instead of the
WORST? Am I wrong about him, Uncle
Sigmund? Could he have an inferiority complex
and not megalomania?
Amateur Shrink in Sheboygan
I read about this psychological thing called
"megalomania" and I'm pretty sure the President
has it. But lately I wonder. He keeps putting our
own country down in front of other countries.
We're getting weaker and weaker. Wouldn't he
want to head up the BEST country instead of the
WORST? Am I wrong about him, Uncle
Sigmund? Could he have an inferiority complex
and not megalomania?
Amateur Shrink in Sheboygan
Dear Sheboygan,
Perhaps you should consider moving beyond your amateur status
because I think you are on to something.
Megalomania as a mental disorder is marked by delusions that one has
incredible power, perhaps omnipotence. It also describes one who's
actions are governed by an ever-growing greed for power and can
demonstrate a tendency to exaggerate.
Your President does not appear to have delusions of power as he is,
in a reality, quite powerful. However, in studying the evolution of his
speeches over the past two years, a passion to achieve more and more
power is evident. He increasingly refers to himself as a sole power rather
than as a part of an administration. Yes, Sheboygan, megalomania seems
extremely likely. You are also correct that his determined effort to diminish
the image of the country he rules is confusing.
It reminds of my days in university at Vienna. Our Freshman class elected
a charismatic charmer as our class president. While campaigning he
approached each one of us and assured us he would look out for our
interests. After election, however, he started hanging around with
upperclassmen. He constantly belittled his fellow Freshmen, apologizing
for us, never passing up an opportunity to mention our flaws and
shortcomings. As betrayed as we were, we were more confused.
Soon, it all became clear. As only a Sophomore, he was elected as
President of the entire student body. Our class was a stepping stone to
him and nothing more.
Be on the look out for similar behavior on the part of your own leader. It is
possible that the power he really seeks is global power. If that is the case,
diminishing the strength and status of the United States is not contrary to
the indications of megalomania but makes perfect sense.
Watch for other signs of this such as efforts on the President's to replace
domestic currency with a world currency, to expand the powers of
international organizations in general and as superior to the powers of
American entities and to enforce foreign laws in American courts.
It is possible that the envisioned endgame of this megalomaniac is to rule
the world. In that context, the health of this country is only of relative
importance.
Uncle Sigmund
Perhaps you should consider moving beyond your amateur status
because I think you are on to something.
Megalomania as a mental disorder is marked by delusions that one has
incredible power, perhaps omnipotence. It also describes one who's
actions are governed by an ever-growing greed for power and can
demonstrate a tendency to exaggerate.
Your President does not appear to have delusions of power as he is,
in a reality, quite powerful. However, in studying the evolution of his
speeches over the past two years, a passion to achieve more and more
power is evident. He increasingly refers to himself as a sole power rather
than as a part of an administration. Yes, Sheboygan, megalomania seems
extremely likely. You are also correct that his determined effort to diminish
the image of the country he rules is confusing.
It reminds of my days in university at Vienna. Our Freshman class elected
a charismatic charmer as our class president. While campaigning he
approached each one of us and assured us he would look out for our
interests. After election, however, he started hanging around with
upperclassmen. He constantly belittled his fellow Freshmen, apologizing
for us, never passing up an opportunity to mention our flaws and
shortcomings. As betrayed as we were, we were more confused.
Soon, it all became clear. As only a Sophomore, he was elected as
President of the entire student body. Our class was a stepping stone to
him and nothing more.
Be on the look out for similar behavior on the part of your own leader. It is
possible that the power he really seeks is global power. If that is the case,
diminishing the strength and status of the United States is not contrary to
the indications of megalomania but makes perfect sense.
Watch for other signs of this such as efforts on the President's to replace
domestic currency with a world currency, to expand the powers of
international organizations in general and as superior to the powers of
American entities and to enforce foreign laws in American courts.
It is possible that the envisioned endgame of this megalomaniac is to rule
the world. In that context, the health of this country is only of relative
importance.
Uncle Sigmund
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