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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
David Limbaugh :: Townhall.com Columnist
Calling on Democratic Capitalists
by David Limbaugh
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I don't use the term "Marxist," in connection with President Barack Obama's policies, lightly or even to inflame, but to express my genuine fear that if we don't put the brakes on his agenda to remake America in his image, we'll end up both enslaving and bankrupting America by the end of his tenure.

Perhaps conservatives used the term "Marxist," "socialist" or even "Commie" too loosely on some occasions to describe the liberals' political sympathies, but that debatable question now seems moot, given our new president's overt contempt for capitalism.

This guy makes Bill Clinton look like John Birch, and yet to this day, few Democrats have dissociated from him. So where are the Democrats who have always professed their conservatism? How can they sit by idly as we witness this administration's ongoing assault on capitalism?

Where are those liberals who have always insisted that on economic issues, they differ with conservatives only in degree, not in kind -- that they are actually committed capitalists who just believe in somewhat greater government control, a somewhat larger safety net and marginally higher taxation? Where are those Democrats who, for the past 20 years, have been condemning soaring deficits and an exploding national debt? Is there anything Obama could say or do that would cause them to break ranks in defense of the capitalistic system to which they claim allegiance? With a few exceptions, it does not appear so.

When President Clinton initiated his class warfare rhetoric against Reaganomics and "trickledown economics," when he described a slightly slowed-down economy as "the worst economy in 50 years," he was mostly trying to get elected, and it worked. Remember "it's the economy, stupid"? True, he did raise taxes when elected, and he and his wife tried to nationalize health care. But in the end, he was more about himself than permanently transforming the country.

While President Obama may also be narcissistic, as some have noted -- consider his utter lack of discomfort at being deified -- he is truly devoted to changing this nation structurally and has inherited an ideal "crisis" climate in which to actualize his ambitions.

When Obama said he wanted to spread the wealth around, we now know (many of us knew then) that he wasn't talking about fooling around at the margins. He was talking about major wealth redistribution and punitive action against upper-income earners. While this may tickle the ears of grass-roots class warriors, it's the anthem of America's destruction.

When government decides how much money each of us should have, we are no longer free. Make no mistake: Obama will not use the tax code and other weapons of government just to fund government services, but to determine how income is distributed. Don't let the difference be lost on you. Continued...

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David Limbaugh, brother of radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, is an expert in law and politics and author of Bankrupt: The Intellectual and Moral Bankruptcy of Today's Democratic Party.
 
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Folks/Lolo1/ USTraitor56
"Date: Mar 17, 2009 - 10:32 PM EST
USPatriot56
Before you go putting your full name here be aware Hal did it years ago, before TH ever took off, in an effort to bolster his street cred."

LOL Did I? I didn't feel I needed any cred and since I blog on Huffington I was not afraid of raising the failed Bush Regime ire I did that already. If you are going to step into the ring and claim you are fighting the powers that be you should be willing to state your name and stand up. I may have missed it but I think the "patriot" character failed to respond?

MyOpine
"Date: Mar 17, 2009 - 11:06 PM EST
HalD, You think Rush is stupid?..."

Not at all he is a bright entertainer but he is uneducated and ignorant. Why did you say that I thought he was stupid?

"...No one expects you Communists to like Rush Limbaugh.
We do expect an ego maniac like you to be insanely jealous though!"

LMAO I listen to limbawl at least three times a week I love laughing at him. Jealous? No way, if I were him I would have to creep up to the mirror to shave in the morning - no thanks

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