Dr. Charles Krauthammer's opinion on Barack Obama

[JE06 54]

First- let me say I agree with everything discussed below. Just spreading the word and getting others' opinions as I believe this is the most important election of my lifetime and possibly many others. Thanks!

POSTED BY KATHLEEN LEE

Dr. Krauthammer is frequently on the Fox News Channel. He is an M.D., a lawyer and is paralyzed from the neck down. A friend went to hear Charles Krauthammer. He listened with 25 others in a closed room. What he says here is NOT 2nd-hand but 1st. The ramifications are staggering for us, our children and their children.

Last Monday was a profound evening, Dr. Charles Krauthammer spoke to the Center for the American Experiment. He is a brilliant intellectual, seasoned and articulate. He is forthright and careful in his analysis, and never resorts to emotions or personal insults. He is NOT a fearmonger nor an extremist in his comments and views. He is a fiscal conservative, and has received a Pulitzer Prize for writing. He is a frequent contributor to Fox News and writes weekly for the Washington Post. The entire room was held spellbound during his talk. I have summarized his comments, as we are living in uncharted waters economically and internationally. Even two Democrats at my table agreed with everything he said! If you feel like forwarding this to those who are open minded and have not drunk the Kool-Aid, feel free ...

Summary of his comments:

1. Mr. Obama is a very intellectual, charming individual. He is not to be underestimated. He is a cool customer who doesn't show his emotions. It's very hard to know what's behind the mask. The taking down of the Clinton dynasty was an amazing accomplishment.. The Clintons still do not understand what hit them. Obama was in the perfect place at the perfect time.

2. Obama has political skills comparable to Reagan and Clinton .. He has a way of making you think he's on your side, agreeing with your position, while doing the opposite.Pay no attention to what he SAYS; rather, watch what he DOES!

3. Obama has a ruthless quest for power. He did not come to Washington to make something out of himself, but rather to change everything, including dismantling capitalism. He can't be straightforward on his ambitions, as the public would not go along. He has a heavy hand, and wants to level the playing field with income redistribution and punishment to the achievers of society. He would like to model the USA on Great Britain or Canada.

4. His three main goals are to control ENERGY, PUBLIC EDUCATION, and NATIONAL HEALTHCARE by the Federal government. He doesn't care about the auto or financial services industries, but got them as an early bonus. The cap and trade will add costs to everything and stifle growth. Paying for FREE college education is his goal. Most scary is his healthcare program, because if you make it FREE and add 46,000,000 people to a Medicare-type single-payer system, the costs will go through the roof. The only way to control costs is with massive RATIONING of services, like in Canada .. God forbid!

5. He has surrounded himself with mostly far-left academic types. No one around him has ever even run a candy store. But they are going to try and run the auto, financial, banking and other industries. This obviously can't work in the long run. Obama is not a socialist; rather he's a far-left secular progressive bent on nothing short of revolution. He ran as a moderate, but will govern from the hard left. Again, watch what he DOES, not what he says..

6. Obama doesn't really see himself as President of the United States, but more as a ruler over the world. He sees himself above it all, trying to orchestrate and coordinate various countries and their agendas. He sees moral equivalency in all cultures. His apology tour in Germany and England was a prime example of how he sees America, as an imperialist nation that has been arrogant, rather than a great noble nation that has at times made errors. This is the first President ever who has chastised our allies and appeased our enemies!

7. He is now handing out goodies. He hopes that the bill (and pain) will not come due until after he is reelected in 2012. He would like to blame all problems on Bush from the past, and hopefully his successor in the future. He has a huge ego, and Dr. Krauthammer believes he is a narcissist.

8. Republicans are in the wilderness for a while, but will emerge strong. Republicans are pining for another Reagan, but there will never be another like him. Krauthammer believes Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty and Bob by Jindahl (except for his terrible speech in February) are the future of the party. Newt Gingrich is brilliant, but has baggage. Sarah Palin is sincere and intelligent, but needs to really be seriously boning up on facts and info if she is to be a serious candidate in the future. We need to return to the party of lower taxes, smaller government, personal responsibility, strong national defense, and state's rights.

9. The current level of spending is irresponsible and outrageous. We are spending trillions that we don't have. This could lead to hyperinflation, depression or worse. No country has ever spent themselves into prosperity. The Media is giving Obama, Reid and Pelosi a Pass because they love their agenda. But eventually the bill will come due and people will realize the huge bailouts didn't work, nor will the stimulus package. These were trillion-dollar payoffs to Obama's allies, unions and the Congress to placate the left, so he can get support for #4 above.

10. The election was over in mid-September when Lehman brothers failed; fear and panic swept in, we had an unpopular President, and the war was grinding on indefinitely without a clear outcome. The people are in pain, and the mantra of change caused people to act emotionally. Any Democrat would have won this election; it was surprising it was as close as it was.

11. In 2012, if the unemployment rate is over 10%, Republicans will be swept back into power. If it's under 8%, the Dems continue to roll. If it's between 8-10%, it will be a dogfight. It will all be about the economy. I hope this gets you really thinking about what's happening in Washington and Congress. There is a left-wing revolution going on, according to Krauthammer, and he encourages us to keep the faith and join the loyal resistance. The work will be hard, but we're right on most issues and can reclaim our country, before it's far too late. Do yourself a long term favor, send this to all who will listen to an intelligent assessment of the big picture. All our futures and children's futures depend on our good understanding of what is really going on in DC, and our action pursuant to that understanding!! It really IS up to each of us to take individual action!! Start with educating your friends and neighbors!!!

HERE IS HIS RESPONSE WHEN HE BACKED OFF FROM HIS DECISION TO REQUIRE THE MILITARY PAY FOR THEIR WAR INJURIES.

Bad press, including major mockery of the play by comedian Jon Stewart, led to President Obama abandoning his proposal to require veterans carry private health insurance to cover the estimated $540 billion annual cost to the federal government of treatment for injuries to military personnel received during their tours on active duty. The President admitted that he was puzzled by the magnitude of the opposition to his proposal.

"Look, it's an all volunteer force," Obama complained. "Nobody made these guys go to war. They had to have known and accepted the risks. Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice? It doesn't compute.." "I thought these were people who were proud to sacrifice for their country, "Obama continued "I wasn't asking for blood, just money. With the country facing the worst financial crisis in its history, I'd have thought that the patriotic thing to do would be to try to help reduce the nation's deficit.. I guess I underestimated the selfishness of some of my fellow Americans.."

Please pass this on to everyone including every vet and their families whom you know. How in the world did a person with this mindset become our leader?

REMEMBER THIS STATEMENT....."Nobody made these guys go to war. They had to have known and accepted the risks. Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice?"

If he thinks he will ever get another vote from an Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard service member or veteran of a military service he ought to think it over.. If you or a family member is or has served their country please pass this to them.

Please pass this to everyone. I'm guessing that other than the 20-25 percent hardcore liberals in the US will agree that this is just another example why this is the worst president in American history. Remind everyone over and over how this man thinks, while he bows to the Saudi Arabian king...

In God We Trust

[Penny Lane 8,159]

What was insightful about this? For all the complaining about bias on these boards, this is one of the most obviously biased "articles" I've seen posted in a long time.

[Teddy B 17,252]

The taking down of the Clinton dynasty was an amazing accomplishment. The Clintons still do not understand what hit them.

Really??? Did someone inform Bill and Hillary of this?

[웃 910]

First- let me say I agree with everything discussed below. Just spreading the word and getting others' opinions as I believe this is the most important election of my lifetime and possibly many others. Thanks!

Translation. I only watch Fox News. I occasionally listen to Rush, Hannity, Beck, Savage, and Levin on the radio. I am a lifelong Republican. Obama is the worst US president in the history of this country. He is a radical extremist that wants to socialize America, and take us down the path of dependency, just like in Europe. He wants a government takeover of medical care where there will be death panels. He has no experience, he hasn't even ran a lemonade stand. Go see 2016 which will show you the real Barack Hussein Obama. I repeat everything I hear on Hannity's America on the internet.

[We Are The Art 46]

What was insightful about this? For all the complaining about bias on these boards, this is one of the most obviously biased "articles" I've seen posted in a long time.

Judging by your numerous other comments on multiple threads here on VJ I'd have to say you are definitely an expert on all things "biased". Just sayin'

I've said it before and I'll say it again...."Liberals are genetically predisposed to be as/who they are"

The "Liberal Gene"

Is There A "Liberal Gene"?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Judging by your numerous other comments on multiple threads here on VJ I'd have to say you are definitely an expert on all things "biased". Just sayin'

I've said it before and I'll say it again...."Liberals are genetically predisposed to be as/who they are"

The "Liberal Gene"

Is There A "Liberal Gene"?

Everyone's biased towards their candidate. To call it being "insightful", however, is incorrect.

But thanks for linking me to Fox News and proving my point.

[JE06 54]

People on this board are for some reason always VERY defensive.. no matter what the post is in regards to! I never asked you to agree nor to criticize OR speculate the reasons why I believe Barack Obama is a detriment to this country. Read the article, add your 2 cents about the article, and keep it moving. Voice your opinion with your vote and may the best interest of our country win. ROMNEY 2012!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

People on this board are for some reason always VERY defensive.. no matter what the post is in regards to! I never asked you to agree nor to criticize OR speculate the reasons why I believe Barack Obama is a detriment to this country. Read the article, add your 2 cents about the article, and keep it moving. Voice your opinion with your vote and may the best interest of our country win. ROMNEY 2012!

So you wanted to post this article and only have people who agree with it respond?

Really not the way it works.

I read the article. I said it was biased. Those are my 2 cents. Keep it moving.

Edited October 17, 2012 by Evylin

[JohnR! 5,495]

He did not come to Washington to make something out of himself, but rather to change everything, including dismantling capitalism.

Apparently Dr Krauthammer is also paralyzed from the neck up...

[Karee 4,190]

Apparently Dr Krauthammer is also paralyzed from the neck up...

[Obama 2012 1,714]

People on this board are for some reason always VERY defensive.. no matter what the post is in regards to! I never asked you to agree nor to criticize OR speculate the reasons why I believe Barack Obama is a detriment to this country. Read the article, add your 2 cents about the article, and keep it moving. Voice your opinion with your vote and may the best interest of our country win. ROMNEY 2012!

By the last statement there it's clear you don't have the 'best interests' of the country at heart. If you did, you wouldn't support either candidate.

[Teddy B 17,252]

3. Obama has a ruthless quest for power. He did not come to Washington to make something out of himself, but rather to change everything, including dismantling capitalism. He can't be straightforward on his ambitions, as the public would not go along. He has a heavy hand, and wants to level the playing field with income redistribution and punishment to the achievers of society. He would like to model the USA on Great Britain or Canada.

Oh no! Not like Canada! Now we're doomed! Everyone knows those damn Canuckleheads ruined everything!

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Oh no! Not like Canada! Now we're doomed! Everyone knows those damn Canuckleheads ruined everything!

Yes, yes you do! You send those damn cold fronts down this far sometimes!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Hey, Canada and Great Britain are suffering a great deal right now. They're collapsing! Aren't they? No? Nevermind then.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Yes, yes you do! You send those damn cold fronts down this far sometimes!

That would be my wife, and I give her hell for it all the time!