I believe that it is time to bring back that great american tradition of tying the fed's hands....NULLIFICATION! I am contemplating composing a letter to Gov. Sanford to convince him that the only way this country is not going to turn communist is to bring back nullification. We need a new Kentucky Resolution to stop this now before Obama turns to convince the masses to "believe" in the government.
Once again only South Carolina stands against an ever growing leviathan. Obama seems to be the new Jackson, so we need a new Calhoun. Someone to voice opposition to the stimulus package and embrace free trade instead of more war creating protectionism, such as the "only American steel" clause in the bill. We need this more than ever with an executive that has the most power and popularity in history since Jackson.
There is no one to stand behind that represents opposition to government, not even the Republicans or LPs. Indeed Ron Paul has been one, but a member of Congress will not suffice as much as a governor, because they have more influence. So is it a good idea to bring this to light again or will it bring a civil war or domestic conflict to strengthen Obama even more? Because if Obama's press conference is any indication, he's power hungry.
Screw the Republicans, screw the LP, what we need to bring back is the NP! The election of the new RNC chairman probably alienated any "radicals" left in the party, the LP 's a joke, and it is a perfect time to form an opposition party to all this " no longer creeping" socialism. Bring Back Calhoun!
Democracy is nothing more than replacing bullets with ballots
If Pro is the opposite of Con. What is the opposite of Progress?
You know, I wish Obama would be a bit more more Jacksonian. Aside from his militarism he had some nice qualities such as low spending and taking down the national bank.
I doubt Sanford would listen to your letter but it wouldn't hurt to try. If this sort of thing is what you want to try, why not hook up with the League of the South and see if you can fire them up and look for some activism ideas.
majevska: You know, I wish Obama would be a bit more more Jacksonian. Aside from his militarism he had some nice qualities such as low spending and taking down the national bank.
Yeah me too, but the thing that scares me is that Jackson was the first non aristocratic people man, and gained more power as the executive not as in legal power but more importance as his opinions and " direct representative" of the people, which isn't such a bad idea. But the people these days are too socialist; the last thing you need is a very popular socialist executive directing socialist sentiment.
I wish Obama were a LOT more Jacksonian. If you are going to wish, wish big.