"We have met the enemy...

...and he is us!"

Some of you (two or three?) remember my post about this a few months ago (actually, I posted it and was reminded of that when I reposted it later!). Those of you who oppose what the administration is doing is/are the enemy!!!!!

Freedom of speech/expression? Nope, throw it out the window. If you don't like what Obama and the Congress are doing you are the enemy, not a patriotic American citizen exercising rights guaranteed in the Constitution/Bill of Rights.

No, I'm not being paranoid again. Check the White House official Web site, under "blogs" and see what the White House is asking citizens to do. Turn in the names of those whose opinions (about the health care bill, for example) are "fishy." It's right there; I read it. And the Speaker of the House has intimated that those at Town Hall Meetings who protest are "Nazis," with "swastikas." The Sen from Calif, B. Boxer, suggested the "protesters" are really American citizens; they are "dressed too well." Ah, "the anointed."

For all the people who express "outrage," "indignation," "disgust," etc., who "aren't going to take it any more," well, now's your opportunity. Let your elected officials know how you feel and that you vote!

Of course, my two US Sens either don't respond or, when they do (and they have been better recently), send irrelevant answers. For instance, I protested all the garbage that is being passed by the Congress to Sen Levin. His response? A letter outlining what bills he's sponsored, supported, and helped to pass. Apparently he or his interns/aides don't read very well. I think on several occasions I've quoted the WSJ, "Don't do something; just stand there." Makes me wonder if a Harvard education isn't all it's cracked up to be.

I was going to send a letter of protest to the White House Web site, to the e-mail address it set up for citizens to report "fishy" ideas. But, you know, for the first time, I hesitated. I know my history. What does having citizens turn in other citizens to compile a list of opponents remind you of? Read your history.

It's truly frightening. I'm not a swastika-wearing Nazi. I'm not even a Republican, never have been and likely never will be.

Oh, Phil Hart is likely turning over in his grave. Of course, I wonder if our two Sens from Mich even know who he was or, if they do, what he stood for.