No. 46 – July 15, 2010

FIRST OFF, AN APOLOGY

I have been told by a number of friends – whose opinions I respect – that I have been too in your face, as of late.  It seems that my “predictions” sound a little too pushy, a little too “know-it-all” to some people.  I have also had some readers actually question my prediction rate because it seems that I NEVER make a bad prediction.

Well, in fact, a number of my predictions have been terribly wrong – but for those of you who are really concerned about my “batting average” please help yourself to all the past American Telegraph Editions and do the tabulations yourself.

So, from now on, I will try to use a slightly more “sensitive” approach toward the reading public.  After all, it does get a little boring being right most of the time.

RACISM

I don’t know how to say this gently, but I DID predict that racism would become a factor in the upcoming elections – about five or six newsletters ago.  Sorry for that one, but now my admission.

I had NO IDEA that it would take on the magnitude that it has.  But it seems that the more the Liberals lose ground, the more they try to paint Conservatives as:

Racist.

Bigoted.

Anti-Muslim.

Anti-Women’s Rights.

And so on and so forth.

Please notice that I now refer to the political passions as Liberal and Conservative – NOT Republican and Democrat.

So let’s define what I am talking about:

Main Entry: 1lib·er·al

Pronunciation: \ˈli-b(ə-)rəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin liberalis suitable for a freeman, generous, from liber free; perhaps akin to Old English lēodan to grow, Greek eleutheros free

Date: 14th century

1 a : of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts <liberal education> b archaic : of or befitting a man of free birth
2 a : marked by generosity : openhanded <a liberal giver> b : given or provided in a generous and openhanded way <a liberal meal> c : ample, full 3 obsolete : lacking moral restraint : licentious 4 : not literal or strict : loose <a liberal translation>
5 : broad-minded; especially : not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or traditional forms
6 a : of, favoring, or based upon the principles of liberalism b capitalized : of or constituting a political party advocating or associated with the principles of political liberalism; especially : of or constituting a political party in the United Kingdom associated with ideals of individual especially economic freedom, greater individual participation in government, and constitutional, political, and administrative reforms designed to secure these objectives

— lib·er·al·ly \-b(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb

— lib·er·al·ness noun

synonyms liberal, generous, bountiful, munificent mean giving or given freely and unstintingly. liberal suggests openhandedness in the giver and largeness in the thing or amount given <a teacher liberal with her praise>. generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift <a generous offer of help>. bountiful suggests lavish, unremitting giving or providing <children spoiled by bountiful presents>. munificent suggests a scale of giving appropriate to lords or princes <a munificent foundation grant>.

Main Entry: lib·er·al·ism

Pronunciation: \ˈli-b(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm\

Function: noun

Date: 1819

1 : the quality or state of being liberal 2 a often capitalized : a movement in modern Protestantism emphasizing intellectual liberty and the spiritual and ethical content of Christianity b : a theory in economics emphasizing individual freedom from restraint and usually based on free competition, the self-regulating market, and the gold standard c : a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties; specifically : such a philosophy that considers government as a crucial instrument for amelioration of social inequities (as those involving race, gender, or class) d capitalized : the principles and policies of a Liberal party

— lib·er·al·ist \-b(ə-)rə-list\ noun or adjective

— lib·er·al·is·tic \ˌli-b(ə-)rə-ˈlis-tik\ adjective

Main Entry: 1con·ser·va·tive

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈsər-və-tiv\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : preservative 2 a : of or relating to a philosophy of conservatism b capitalized : of or constituting a political party professing the principles of conservatism: as (1) : of or constituting a party of the United Kingdom advocating support of established institutions (2) : progressive conservative 3 a : tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions : traditional b : marked by moderation or caution <a conservative estimate> c : marked by or relating to traditional norms of taste, elegance, style, or manners 
4 : of, relating to, or practicing Conservative Judaism

— con·ser·va·tive·ly adverb

— con·ser·va·tive·ness noun

Main Entry: con·ser·va·tism

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈsər-və-ˌti-zəm\

Function: noun

Date: 1832

1 capitalized a : the principles and policies of a Conservative party b : the Conservative party
2 a : disposition in politics to preserve what is established b : a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, stressing established institutions, and preferring gradual development to abrupt change; specifically : such a philosophy calling for lower taxes, limited government regulation of business and investing, a strong national defense, and individual financial responsibility for personal needs (as retirement income or health-care coverage)
3 : the tendency to prefer an existing or traditional situation to change

All definations were taken from the Merriam-Webster, On-line Dictionary.

If I were to believe these definitions – then I would want to be a Liberal, too.  It sounds so much nicer than a Conservative.

Liberals are more open-minded, generous, free-thinking and against authoritarian doctrine.

On the other hand Conservatives cling to the old ways and are steadfastly against change.

Also, notice how much more elaborate the definition for liberal and liberalism is, as compared with the definition for conservative and conservatism.

And, also an interesting use – and connection with the definition of the word – with reference to Conservative JUDAISM.  I wonder why that was put in here?

This is the exact same type of propaganda I was immersed in at San Jose State University – and the same kind of misleading labels that go on all over the country, in most all forms of “higher education.”

It is about time we get our definitions straight – and challenge anybody that tries to tell us otherwise.

BUT WHAT HAS THIS GOT TO DO WITH RACISM?

To put it bluntly – EVERYTHING.

If you are Liberal, then you are NOT racist – by definition.

If you are Conservative, then you ARE racist – again, by definition.

Ask anybody you know this one simple question:

Which type of people do you think are racist, Liberals or Conservatives?

I GUARANTEE the overwhelming number will automatically say – Conservatives.

Again, I never thought that race would become THIS BIG in this election.  I thought it would be a factor, but not THE factor.

And therein lies the rub – that so many people are missing.

The NAACP is accusing “elements” of the Tea Party of being racist.  But not any of their own members are even remotely considered to be racist.

In essence, isn’t the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, in and of itself, racist?  Have they ever had a leader who was NOT black?  Have they ever had an Asian or American Indian as their president?  To my knowledge they have not.

So why not “change with the times” and say National Association for the Advancement of ALL People?  But no.  They retain the racist label to this day.

And forever, bear in mind, that it was the Liberal Political Correct garbage that has forced so many people to hyphenate their ethnic identity in the first place.  Is that not identification on a racial basis?  And has that one move not helped to divide and conquer America more than ever before?

Why can’t we all be Americans – FIRST?

Yet, it is the Conservatives that are portrayed as being racist.

SO WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

Simply put, ignore them completely.

After all, aren’t we ALL RACIST in one way or another?

If you are walking down the street at night, you are white and suddenly a group of black men are walking toward you, would you not feel some sort of fear?

Conversely, if you were black and walking down the street at night time and four white men come walking your way, would fear never even enter into the picture?

Would you not cross the street?  Or change direction in a hurry?  Or at least have some sort of heart palpations?  Let’s be honest with ourselves.

But, if you insist on pretending that you have no racism in your total human makeup then ask yourself these questions:

First off, what color are you?

What color is your spouse?

What color are the majority of your friends?

What is the ethnic makeup of your neighborhood?

What is the ethnic makeup of the place you attend religious services?

What color is your doctor?

What color is your dentist?

What color is the person who delivered your children?

I could go on and on, but I think you get the point.

I remember one ultra-Liberal woman who actually told me that, at first, she didn’t even notice Obama was black.  Am I to really believe this kind of Liberal nonsense?

THE REAL PURPOSE OF THIS RED-HERRING

Why has racism come up so hot and heavy – at this particular juncture?

Because the Liberals are scared to death that the Conservatives are going to make some major inroads on their power base in November 2010.

And, in all honesty, the Liberals have done NOTHING that they can point to with pride as an accomplishment for their Party.

We are almost TWO YEARS into the Obama Administration – and the country is a total mess.

So, as Chicago Style Politics dictates – if there is no fire – then set one yourself.

And that is precisely what the RACE CARD is.  A diversionary tactic – because the Liberals have NOTHING that they can point to with clarity and take credit.

We are heading – possibly – into a double dip recession.

We are still at near 10% unemployment.

More soldiers are dying in Afghanistan every day.

The World is even more so the target of Muslim Extremists – Africa being the latest victim.

A number of countries in Europe are on the verge of Bankruptcy.

There is now very heavy agreement in the International Community that Iran is in need of being divested of it Nuclear Facilities.

We are finding out on a daily basis just how bad the Obamacare legislation really is.

Taxes are going up next year on EVERYBODY.  Not just the “rich.”

More foreclosures are taking place at a faster rate than previously anticipated.

Social Security and Medicare – and Medicaid – are deep in the red – and getting deeper.

We now have a multi – TRILLION DOLLAR – deficit.

ALMOST TWO YEARS INTO THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION – and this is all the Liberals have to show for it.

I don’t really think it is any longer Bush’s fault.  In truth, we have not heard that old canard for quite awhile.

So, the Liberals only have RACISM on which to hang their political hat.

Please, do not fall for the bait.  When this topic comes up from now on, ignore it – or do as I do.

Laugh, and walk away.

November is just around the corner – and then we will see CHANGE you can believe in.

And from this time onward, never think that Conservatives do not believe in change.

Have a good weekend – and keep thinking positive!

Lawrence Klepinger
Editor/Publisher
THE AMERICAN TELEGRAPH