aceventura3

I have clearly stated that I am not a victim, I am a volunteer. Why don't those words have meaning to you?

I will try to put this in the context of the thread and what I think lead to the Pol Pot comparison.

When Obama made his "they cling to their guns and religion" comment, in my mind he separated himself from me, I think millions of others felt the same. It became a "they" thing with Obama that did not include me. The "they" thing has nothing to do with liberalism or politics. For example, I never felt that way with Hillery Clinton or even Dennis Kuchinch, although I disagree with their politics - I perceive both as honest and sincere in their views. On the other hand I would never support Romney and I only supported McCain because of Palin, I believe both men are too political.

Since, Obama's comment had nothing to do with politics, what was it? I believe it to be a condescending attitude of intellectualism, where he believes he is superior than others. I have a bias against that. When a President makes that kind of separation, many perceive it to be "un-American" and are on high alert for any other examples - Rand Paul perceived one and call the President - un-American. The pattern that Obama shows is illustrated many places including on this forum.

So, one poster compares my thoughts as illustrated above to Pol Pot, and another says it is dead on. No challenges to those incredible statements. What was dead on about the comparison? I am not communist, I have never had anyone murdered/harmed/or hurt in any manner. I have never even been in a physical altercation in over 40 years, I am 50. I have no political power other than my vote. I have no power to speak of, not in the media, not in elected office, not the head of a major company, etc., so, what was dead on about the comparison? Then I give it back, and you folks get upset with me - perhaps for not taking the insult and saying thank you may I have another? Why is there an "us" vs. "them" attitude in this country, isn't it clear, isn't this an example?

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I won't. However, I was told that he had already taken full responsibility. Should I assume you think Obama has handled this matter to your satisfaction?

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