His firing the CEO of GM prompts the legitimate question that Michael Moore asked, "Can he do that?" Moore's justification for this unprecedented expansion of federal powers must be the same that Obama and his team are using: "We got elected so we can do whatever we want."
Obama's team sees America as a nation where might makes right; the will of the people as expressed through our visionary leader Obama is all that matters. An America without the restraint of power is dangerous. His arrogance towards the Constitution and our founders is astounding. But, it doesn't matter to him because he received more votes.
The day after the GM firing, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner made the statement that the administration is open to firing other CEOs as well. Later, Rep. Barney Frank pushed a bill through the House Financial Services Committee that will allow the administration to set the salaries for all employees working at companies that have received federal money.
Obama is using the mob-incitement tactics of his mentor, Chicago organizer Saul Alinsky. The flash point he used was justified citizen outrage over AIG bonuses. Now he has claimed for himself the right to fire people in private businesses. Using his new-media outreach program and his e-mail database of 13 million people, Obama is further attempting to influence policy changes through protests outside AIG offices. He has even organized targeted doorbelling activities in support of his plans.
Obama's expansion of presidential powers should be very troubling to all Americans. Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!"
Legalized plunder is gaining popularity. In the words of Patrick Henry, "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people; it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government -- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." If freedom-loving Americans don't take a stand, our precious liberties may be lost forever.
Floyd and Mary Beth Brown
Floyd and Mary Beth Brown are both bestselling authors and speakers. In 1988, working from their kitchen table, they formed Citizens United.
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