Statistically speaking, the answer is quite likely yes:
Wherever possible President Barack Obama has sought to dilute or disguise the ideological war his administration has been waging against capitalism over the past twenty-seven months. As a result, his massive bureaucratic bailout became an “economic stimulus.” His takeover of the financial markets was labeled “Wall Street Reform.” His socialized medicine plan became the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” act (which of course would magically shrink, not expand deficits). And his massive energy tax increase was cleverly billed as a “cap-and-trade” emissions marketplace.
Yet when Obama’s union goons on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) challenged aircraft manufacturer Boeing’s right to locate a new facility in the right-to-work state of South Carolina, all subtlety evaporated.
There, in a black-and-white complaint, is indisputable evidence that the Obama administration is waging war against the American free market on behalf of union thugs and entrenched government bureaucrats. It’s a costly war, too – one that’s being funded by trillions of tax dollars (and trillions more in deficit spending).
Obama’s silence on the NLRB-Boeing issue has been deafening. Rather than rebuking this unprecedented imposition on a company’s right to move new business where it sees fit – Obama has hidden behind his goon squad like a fashionable gangster unwilling to get his hands dirty.
Earlier this week, he was abruptly – and deservedly – called out for these tactics by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul.
“Mr. President, do you have an enemies list?” Paul asked. “Is this decision based on the fact that South Carolina appears to be a Republican state, has two Republican senators? Is this decision based on the fact that South Carolina is a ‘right to work’ state? Are they on your enemies list?”
Paul didn’t stop there – blasting Obama for his recent threat to require government contractors to disclose donations to groups that participate in political activities.
“The president has said now that he’s going to ask contractors who do business with the government ‘Who have you contributed to?’” he said. “Mr. President, do you have en enemies list? Will you now punish contractors who have given money to Republican candidates? I’m concerned – there are two Republican Senators from Kentucky. Are we on your enemies list? Is Alabama on your enemies list? Is Texas on your enemies list?”
Paul’s invocation of a Nixonian “enemies list” provides a useful framework for examining the conduct of this administration – which is simultaneously trying to muzzle and strong-arm corporate and individual citizens.
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In his relentless pursuit of a dependent citizenry, Obama is attempting to impose his will upon both the free market and the “marketplace of ideas.” Not only is he trying to dictate where private companies can expand their operations – but he’s simultaneously attempting to muzzle their ability to protest against such overreaching.
It’s good to be the King.
And make no mistake: that’s precisely how Obama envisions himself.
He wants to “fundamentally transform” America. I hope he fails.
“Are You On Obama’s Enemies List?”
Isn’t that a badge of honor?
Funny how Huntsman, who presumably is not on it, is the one candidate that Democrats most fear.
Isn’t it odd to let your opponent pick his the candidate to challenge him?
Remember “Ready to rule, day one”? They meant it.
As always, I have to ask; where is the outrage from the left? All we hear is crickets from the crew that spent years frothing and hand-wringing about, “The Imperial! Presidency!”
The Obama bunch is the most imperious since Nixon, but, well, he has a “D” after his name.
And makes “gutsy” calls.
When is someone besides Rand Paul going to show some “guts” and call him on this?
If I’m not on his list, it’s not for lack of trying.
Heh.
I believe campaign donations are a matter of public record, so I probably am on his list.
Don’t hold your breath, Bob.
God, I hope so.
Me, too. And if not yet. How about this? Fuck you Obama, you sorry fucking piece of socialist wannabe shit!
The black helicopters are coming for all youse guys.
You know, I’m beginning to expect that O’Bumbles did, after all, hear “Rev.” Wright’s “God-Damn America” sermon. Inspiring, it was.
Cordially…
And not, thanks to the bin Laden assassination, we know for a fact that those black helicopters actually exist outside of Dan O’Bannon’s imagination.
And now.
/Fuck
AAAAAAARRRRRRRGH!
Where is the nearest ballot box?
Not ’til 2012? If my head explodes, “Give my stomach to Milwaukee, if they run out of beer…”
I’ve had quite enough of this posturing little twerp, Obama.
There.
If that don’t get me on the list nothing will.
I daresay President Obama has not proven to be all he was cracked up to be.
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What? If I were a member of the White House press corps that would have gotten me tarred and feathered before I was finished saying it.
So, I’m pretty sure I’m on the list, though not necessarily by name.
I’m being audited by the IRS.
They have not brought up any contributions to PW.
Yet.
Evidently $82.17 to PW still flies under the radar… so give while you still can.
That said, I run a small business, and I get audited every three years or so.
So yeah I’m on an enemies list… greedy bitches who make money sometimes, using employees like porn stars use Charlie Sheen
If I’m not on the list, I will be now.
Obama is a child, pretending to do a man’s job.
Unfortunately, he is not up to the task. That’s why he has to fellate (one L or two?) George Soros (Daddy) everyday – or else he doesn’t get his allowance…