Fatimah Ali posted an op ed in the Philadelphia Daily News that quite simply went overboard. This is why some folks believe that liberalism is a mental disorder. Filled with lies and hyperbole this may rank as one of the most insane articles that I've ever read in my life. I've included the comments, because they make me proud. Fortunately people are paying attention out there and lies and hyperbole on this level will only work on the least informed among us.
I originally found this story on The Drudge Report. Let me know what you think.
-Nick
Posted on Tue, Sep. 2, 2008
Fatimah Ali: We need Obama, not 4 more years of George Bush
By Fatimah Ali Philadelphia Daily News
AMERICA is on the brink of a long, harsh and bitterly cold winter, with a looming recession that the GOP won't even admit to.
The policies of the current White House have brutalized our economy, yet the wealthiest think that everything is fine.
Rich Republicans just don't understand that millions are suffering. But many of their working class do, and they're beginning to abandon their own party.
When lifelong Republican Barney Smith told the Democratic convention that he'd vote for Barack Obama for president, he gave pause to even the most conservative members of his party.
Smith, like many disgruntled working-class Republicans, is ready to turn his back on his party because he's having such a hard time providing for his family. Like others, Smith fell victim to the loss of 3.2 million American jobs as factories closed or their work was outsourced to cheap labor markets overseas.
Poet Langston Hughes once wrote, "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly, Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams go, life is a barren field, frozen with snow."
Many wealthy folks live in a dream state and ignore people like Smith, whose tale of personal woe preceded Obama's acceptance speech.
He opposes John McCain because, he says, America can't afford another four years of failed GOP policies that have extended $200 billion in tax cuts to big corporations but not to the nation's 100 million families.
Our national debt has soared from $5.6 trillion to $9.6 trillion under Bush. The Republicans have overstayed their welcome and dragged us into a nightmare that must end soon, or this nation may be headed for chaos.
Obama tugged on the nation's heartstrings when he challenged McCain's tough talk and told the truth about the current policies.
Critics of the GOP believe that a four-year extension of the Bush administration will be disastrous. People are struggling, and the privileged are so out of touch they pretend it's OK that children go hungry.
Over the last eight years, we've lost 3.2 million jobs, and started a war that's cost trillions. The lies and deceit that got us into Iraq in the first place are just the tip of the iceberg and have ruined America's reputation across the globe.
Meanwhile, our economy continues to crumble, while crime, homelessness and poverty continue to soar.
Despite the fact that thousands of immigrants risk their safety to come here because this country may offer them better opportunities, the truth is that poverty lives right here in our own backyard.
Suffering is widespread as the gap between rich and poor widens. The Bush administration doesn't get it and neither does McCain. He is so out of touch that he hasn't a clue how many homes he owns, while the working class struggles to hold on to one.
The Democrats desperately need many more voters like Smith to cross party lines in order to secure the White House. Obama says electing him to the nation's highest office will not only help restore America's moral standing globally, but will lift the nation's low morale and improve our declining economy.
He promises to cut taxes for 95 percent of American workers and ease the burden for millions of families. And I believe him, although his critics say he's out of touch with the working class and blast him for not having a lineage that includes slavery.
But just because his ancestors never wore shackles, and he has paid off the student loans from his elite education doesn't mean he doesn't have compassion. Or that he doesn't understand the pain of those who live in dire poverty, who've lost their homes, who want yet can't afford college, and who lack health insurance.
His acceptance speech indicated that, unlike McCain, Obama gets it because hard times aren't so far behind him that his memory's been erased.
If McCain wins, look for a full-fledged race and class war, fueled by a deflated and depressed country, soaring crime, homelessness - and hopelessness!
Plenty of Americans would rather stay in their dream state than to recognize the poverty sweeping across the country, right here, right now.
Obama understands that people are suffering. Every week, prices go up at the supermarket, and people are unable to feed their families. It already is dark and stormy for millions, who can't even afford pencils, book bags and lunch money for their children.
But when Obama wins the White House, we may just see a revolution that can turn the tide and improve this nation for everyone, not just a select few.
And I expect him to keep his word.*
Fatimah Ali is a regular contributor. E-mail her at fameworksmedia@yahoo.com.
phillycom:http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/27755834.html
Posted by juliuseezar 07:29 AM, 09/02/2008
that would be great, maybe nancy pelosi's husbands government contract of 250 million dollars a year (Iraq war contract) and Jack murpha's brothers contract: 22 milion dollars ayear will be canceled when Obamam's elected.........NOT!
Posted by cwoulfe2000 07:33 AM, 09/02/2008
Who signed NAFTA
Posted by philly3t0 07:35 AM, 09/02/2008
What a bunch of nonsense. Obama is in touch with struggling people, how??? If we all got mansions with the help of convicted felons we would all be in better shape. We are not on a brink of recession, the GDP was strong in Q2, but don't let facts get in the way of your race baiting rhetoric. The housing crisis was a democrat debacle as they blocked all analysis of fannie mae and freddie mac because they are democrat organizations. How many sweet VIP mortgages did dem politicians get from countrywide?? A lot. Inflation-thank the democrats, high oil prices driving inflation, because we are reliant on foreign oil. You hide the fact dems are responsible because they won't let us drill in our own country- because they are in the pocket of environmentalists. BTW-no attacks in the US since we took the fight to the terrorists, your guy obama would still be negotiating. I'm praying for many more years of pro American policies.
Posted by wfs0868 08:08 AM, 09/02/2008
A full-fledged race and class war if Obama is not elected? A revolution that will turn the tide for everyone if Obama is elected? Please go to the dictionary and look up the definition of hyperbole.
Posted by fbpdplt 08:12 AM, 09/02/2008
This idiot is threatening us with race wars...if her poster child loses...Doesn't that sound typical!..Geez..she couldn't be a product of inner city violence could she...Heres a real American...vote my way or we'll kill you. Her patriotism is so touching..full of compassion
Posted by 0bamaFatigue 08:22 AM, 09/02/2008
Another reason I will never spend one dime on the biased partisan Democrat Inquirer and Daily News... may the layoffs continue. Even the 0bamassiah won't be able to save you.
Posted by littleonions 08:48 AM, 09/02/2008
There is a lot of hyperbole going around here. Pols in both parties have benefited from this administration's policies. But I agree that the threat of a "race war" is over the top and I am sure the author regrets writing it and maybe should do a follow-up column apologizing. With friends like these, Obama needs no enemies.
Posted by dpcoz 08:59 AM, 09/02/2008
LOL, McCain being 4 more years of Bush is just like saying that Obama's really a Muslim. You want 4 more years of an incompetent president? Vote for Obama, who's too extreme left political opinions are as bad as Bush's too far right opinions. Neither work in such a diverse country! Make your claims that he voted with bush 90% of the time - let's also remember in 2004 he was the democrats sweetheart as most of you were swooning over the potential of MCCain jumping sides and becoming Kerry's running mate! Liberals are worse than most think. Must be the media!!!
Posted by NJsux6569 09:19 AM, 09/02/2008
Will there be riots if Obama loses?
Posted by Nicher 09:24 AM, 09/02/2008
Sorry I'm late to the discussion. I just got out of the soup line, and man...it was around the block. See if you can spot all of the Democratic talking points in this story...Whoo boy!! I think she hit them all: The Republicans have "brutalized the economy" (which actually grew by 3.3% last quarter, still no sign of the long-promised recession)If the Republicans win, the race struggles will continue, but Obama can unite us all. This lady has seen (and bought into) too many movies. Remember when Clinton was in the White House, and a 5.5% unemployment rate was seen as good news? How amazing is it that 8 years later that same unemployment rate is the indicator of how far this country has fallen. Hypocrisy, thy name is Fatimah Ali.
Posted by Phils1208 09:42 AM, 09/02/2008
This may be one of the most ignorant articles I have ever read and I am considering stopping my print subscriptions. Taxing the hell out of the wealthy corporations will do nothing but drive more jobs overseas.Second, you have to remember the top 1% of wealthy people pay 27 times the national average in taxes. These people pay more than enough. Obama would bring in nothing but a semi-communist regime.
Posted by Delaware Vol 09:43 AM, 09/02/2008
Typical story from someone of your ilk!!! May you be the next person to be relieved (fired)of your job you hack!!!
Posted by m-1911 09:44 AM, 09/02/2008
Race baiting, class wafare are still alive in the Democratic party. I thought that Obama was the "candidate of change" I too would like Fatimah to tip us off where the riots will be. I hope they are not in Perkasie.
Posted by davenp35 09:44 AM, 09/02/2008
This is probably the most radical and overtly disgusting op-ed I have EVER read in my life!
Posted by boquin09 09:46 AM, 09/02/2008
As someone whose job it is to help manufacturing companies save money (and therefore jobs), America is losing factory jobs because unions (which are supported by Democrats) have destroyed American manufacturing. I'm sorry that the guy in this story lost his job, but his brethren were responsible, not Republicans.
that would be great, maybe nancy pelosi's husbands government contract of 250 million dollars a year (Iraq war contract) and Jack murpha's brothers contract: 22 milion dollars ayear will be canceled when Obamam's elected.........NOT!
Posted by cwoulfe2000 07:33 AM, 09/02/2008
Who signed NAFTA
Posted by philly3t0 07:35 AM, 09/02/2008
What a bunch of nonsense. Obama is in touch with struggling people, how??? If we all got mansions with the help of convicted felons we would all be in better shape. We are not on a brink of recession, the GDP was strong in Q2, but don't let facts get in the way of your race baiting rhetoric. The housing crisis was a democrat debacle as they blocked all analysis of fannie mae and freddie mac because they are democrat organizations. How many sweet VIP mortgages did dem politicians get from countrywide?? A lot. Inflation-thank the democrats, high oil prices driving inflation, because we are reliant on foreign oil. You hide the fact dems are responsible because they won't let us drill in our own country- because they are in the pocket of environmentalists. BTW-no attacks in the US since we took the fight to the terrorists, your guy obama would still be negotiating. I'm praying for many more years of pro American policies.
Posted by wfs0868 08:08 AM, 09/02/2008
A full-fledged race and class war if Obama is not elected? A revolution that will turn the tide for everyone if Obama is elected? Please go to the dictionary and look up the definition of hyperbole.
Posted by fbpdplt 08:12 AM, 09/02/2008
This idiot is threatening us with race wars...if her poster child loses...Doesn't that sound typical!..Geez..she couldn't be a product of inner city violence could she...Heres a real American...vote my way or we'll kill you. Her patriotism is so touching..full of compassion
Posted by 0bamaFatigue 08:22 AM, 09/02/2008
Another reason I will never spend one dime on the biased partisan Democrat Inquirer and Daily News... may the layoffs continue. Even the 0bamassiah won't be able to save you.
Posted by littleonions 08:48 AM, 09/02/2008
There is a lot of hyperbole going around here. Pols in both parties have benefited from this administration's policies. But I agree that the threat of a "race war" is over the top and I am sure the author regrets writing it and maybe should do a follow-up column apologizing. With friends like these, Obama needs no enemies.
Posted by dpcoz 08:59 AM, 09/02/2008
LOL, McCain being 4 more years of Bush is just like saying that Obama's really a Muslim. You want 4 more years of an incompetent president? Vote for Obama, who's too extreme left political opinions are as bad as Bush's too far right opinions. Neither work in such a diverse country! Make your claims that he voted with bush 90% of the time - let's also remember in 2004 he was the democrats sweetheart as most of you were swooning over the potential of MCCain jumping sides and becoming Kerry's running mate! Liberals are worse than most think. Must be the media!!!
Posted by NJsux6569 09:19 AM, 09/02/2008
Will there be riots if Obama loses?
Posted by Nicher 09:24 AM, 09/02/2008
Sorry I'm late to the discussion. I just got out of the soup line, and man...it was around the block. See if you can spot all of the Democratic talking points in this story...Whoo boy!! I think she hit them all: The Republicans have "brutalized the economy" (which actually grew by 3.3% last quarter, still no sign of the long-promised recession)If the Republicans win, the race struggles will continue, but Obama can unite us all. This lady has seen (and bought into) too many movies. Remember when Clinton was in the White House, and a 5.5% unemployment rate was seen as good news? How amazing is it that 8 years later that same unemployment rate is the indicator of how far this country has fallen. Hypocrisy, thy name is Fatimah Ali.
Posted by Phils1208 09:42 AM, 09/02/2008
This may be one of the most ignorant articles I have ever read and I am considering stopping my print subscriptions. Taxing the hell out of the wealthy corporations will do nothing but drive more jobs overseas.Second, you have to remember the top 1% of wealthy people pay 27 times the national average in taxes. These people pay more than enough. Obama would bring in nothing but a semi-communist regime.
Posted by Delaware Vol 09:43 AM, 09/02/2008
Typical story from someone of your ilk!!! May you be the next person to be relieved (fired)of your job you hack!!!
Posted by m-1911 09:44 AM, 09/02/2008
Race baiting, class wafare are still alive in the Democratic party. I thought that Obama was the "candidate of change" I too would like Fatimah to tip us off where the riots will be. I hope they are not in Perkasie.
Posted by davenp35 09:44 AM, 09/02/2008
This is probably the most radical and overtly disgusting op-ed I have EVER read in my life!
Posted by boquin09 09:46 AM, 09/02/2008
As someone whose job it is to help manufacturing companies save money (and therefore jobs), America is losing factory jobs because unions (which are supported by Democrats) have destroyed American manufacturing. I'm sorry that the guy in this story lost his job, but his brethren were responsible, not Republicans.
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I was hoping for something mega-extreme here, but... this is just semi-zealous fear-mongering, no different that what you might hear in a barber shop somewhere (for or against either side).
that's an interesting take...we go pretty far in my inner circle, which is acceptable...this is a newspaper columnist, not a barber. I'm not calling for censorship, nor am I unhappy this was posted, but it does seem pretty extreme for me. This isn't the kind of rhetoric you would expect to hear from the media. Thanks for the comment anonymous!
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