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America turns left    Sever Plocker
1. Obama Will Likely Go Towards the Center
As an American, I can tell you that the majority of Americans are towards the center and Obama knows this, so its unlikely he will push too far to the left, because all that will do for him is alienate Americans and in turn, increase his chance of loosing in 4 years. On top of that, the Democrats were denied the Senate seats they need to prevent a filibuster in the Senate, so the Republicans can still block measures and force negotiation. Obama is only one piece of the puzzle.
Kris ,   Raleigh, USA   (11.05.08)
2. Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev said, "We will bury you" in
3 or 4 generations. As communism has infected half the world, it is now infecting America. Those who voted for this charlatan who was born in Kenya according to both grandmothers (White and Black) and should be arrested and sent to prison, will learn the lessons of Russia and China: deaths in the millions and tens of millions as people who are educated or patriotic are sent to death camps that are already set up under the Rex 84 Law. The hatred of Obama's Black hate church for Whites is real. As the dog that bites the hand that feeds it, so this closet communist/close muslim will reward evil for good and hatred for the votes of the foolish White people who voted for him. All across America I have seen how minorities reward Whites who help them: when they get into positions of authority or hiring, they stop hiring White people as much as they can get away with it. The White people are the descendants of Abraham. The rest of the world wants their destruction.
Rivkah   (11.05.08)
3. #2
Reading the rabid, racist rantings of No.2, I now understand more than ever why Obama had to win.
Michael ,   Haifa   (11.05.08)
4. what capitalism?
The system of fiat money and fractional reserve banking accompanied with a central bank is the antithesis of capitalism. Manipulating the interest rate in pursuit of certain desired outcomes has far more in common with central planning that free market capitalism. But that would interfere with you diatribe against capitalism now wouldn't it?
SK ,   NY USA   (11.05.08)
5. Greetings from the Democratic Republic of Socialist States
Well, Hussein Obama has captured the gullible of America and the the world, mainly as Socialist Europe's darling. Watch the stock market plunge as Hussein raises taxes, takes away from those who has worked for what we have and giveth to those who has not or will not work. Remember, Hussein has said he will bankrupt the coal indrustry and throw multible workers out of work. Look for a nucular Iran and other terrorists of the world. The state of Israel is on your own when attacked. Remember, all terrorists organizations has supported the rise of the messiah.
David Powell ,   Everett. Wa. USA   (11.05.08)
6. Americans were sold a bill of goods.
The Democrats have been incessantly using the war as a tool to get into office for five years. They have killed 7 million children in abortion clinics while they put dead soldiers on the news programs every night of the week, to protest the war. You'll notice no obituaries were put up for the 2600 dead children killed every day with the 2 dead casualties in combat. The United States has 50 trillion dollars of off the book debt as well as 11 trillion dollars of on the book debt. 200 million working americans times $300,000.00 thousand dollars equals 60 trillion dollars. This debt accumulated when inept idiots like Clinton, told everyone that he was paying the national debt down, and that he had a surplus. This was a total lie. The last time the national debt was paid down was in 1957 under President Dwight Eisenhower. Look on the United States Treasury Departments websight if you don't believe it. Bush gave everyone a tax cut on Bill Clinton's lie. The point is.....both parties are full of a bunch of liars.... who will say, and do anything, to be elected. I don't care who stands by Obama or McCain........none of them can fix this financial mess. That's what the author of this article doesn't get. Simple mathematics tells this author ,or any other author, that borrowing money you can't pay back ....leads to bankruptcy. The financial crisis that the banks committed... borrowing 30 to one ...was also being done by the United States government also. Why do you think they let it occur? It was because the United States Government was doing the exact same thing. The United States government has leveraged the United States into a state of debt, that can't be paid back as well. Who will bail the government out? The Treasury will print money and hyperinflate the United States dollar to oblivion. What is sad is that Mr. Plocker believes Obama can rub the Genie Bottle and fix this mess. It shows more ignorance of the hard truth than anything else. This messianic figure can't change simple mathematics. He is just lying and misleading... just like all the previous charletans before him. Plocker is just as oblivious as the rest of the people who believe in this guys magic act. When he quits pulling billion dollar bills out of his magic hat......that will be the day that Mr. Plocker understands reality. The reality is.....we are all finacially screwed. And no one is going to save our pensions from a massive devaluation.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (11.05.08)
7. Hope you are right, #1
Neither we, nor the rest of the planet can afford some sort of replay of the Jimmy Carter years. You know the ding-dong portion of the Dem Party will be on him night & day the next no. of years to implement every dubious move they can fantasize.
Cameron ,   USA   (11.05.08)
8. America's leftward turn
Plocker, you may understand Israeli politics and society, but your ignorance of how America operates and thinks is enormous. Take off your ideological glasses and maybe, perhaps then you might see reality. The very same things you say of Obama was said of FDR when he was elected and the latter turned out to be the savior of capitalism. If Obama attempted to pursue the program you dream of, Congress--even a Democratic one--would not go along so easily. The strength of the American, as opposed to the Israeli, system is that it is not ideologically driven. Rather it seeks consensus whenever possible and compromise not conflict between right and left.
Seymour ,   Berkeley USA   (11.05.08)
9. False Muslim accusations
Barack was never a Muslim as this article states. Foreign news sites continue to make this claim when it is completely false. His father was indeed Muslim, yet became an atheist in college, and never introducing Islam to his son,Barack, whom he never saw again until his death in the 80's.
Ari ,   Los Angeles, CA   (11.05.08)
10. michelle obama
pro- zionist he's not ,post zionist he is,just like our current leadership.
meir ,   bat ayin   (11.05.08)
11. USA is a joke.
As soon as the USA turns "anti-white" the racial war will start. I hope Obama doesnt screw up. I am very calm about this whole election. USA needs to be more European-like. Less Yankee-doodle. Minorities do tend to bite the jewish hand that feeds them in thanks.
Janet Keno ,   Baltimore   (11.05.08)
12. america turns left
'social democrracy' makes rich places poor like michigan and rhode island but people dont care--not change anyone can believe!
elliot ,   usa   (11.05.08)
13. A European-style Social Democrat.
That's more of an insult than praise. By most measures, Europe is far less successful than America.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (11.05.08)
14. # 2 I can't believe that redneck crap was published
Bill ,   US   (11.05.08)
15. Over the edge
What a sad day for America. You all, who think this faker and one who speaks out of both side of his mouth while stating Nothing, is so wonderful? What a crock! Obama IS NOT pro Israel, has ties to islamofacism and is not a democrat.,He is socialist in the worst sense of a European socialist. The true democratic party died with the assaination of JFK. The socialist/democtrtic party that exists now has been highjacked by the far left who hate the USA. Yup, some great victory for all of you who sipped too much koolaid and have been brainwashed by the MSM and the whores of Moveon.org. Who did all they could to protect and deflect almost any negative criticism of Obama and his fairy tale plans and "policies." The islamofacist around the globe are thrilled with his victory. Abbas, another low life terrorist calls this a great victory. And why should Israel feel secure with this charlatan in the Whitehouse? I will be sure to keep all my guns loaded and my religion, thank you very much and yes, I am an American Jew.
PatriotUSA ,   Oregon, USA   (11.05.08)
16. European social democrat
Britain has foresaken capitalism and labour European social democracy is where all innovation and success is despised. Mediochre stagnation is encouraged. Anti-Semitism is increasing. Islamic supremecy is pandered to. This new European world order is a nightmare. MAy G-d help us all!
Dov ,   London   (11.05.08)
17. Sever, you're exaggerating.
Right now there have been a coincidental, almost magical combination of factors contributing to Obama's victory: the bleeding in Iraq, the hard recession caused by lack of regulation, GW Bush's perceived stupidity, and Obama's effusive charisma. Just because Americans are tired of the same situation, doesn't mean they've become a socialist country. Politics come in waves, or periods. After 8 years of strong Republican ideas, now a hunger emerged for the exact opposite. But after one, maybe two terms of Obama in office - count on America to reverse itself again.
Tahl ,   Israel   (11.05.08)
18. #11 & #15
"USA needs to be more European-like. Less Yankee-doodle. " What's wrong with Yankee-doodle? If you don't like it, go to Europe. As a matter of fact, we need MORE Yankee-doodle! When was the last time you did something for your country? I remember what I did, I served! If you are not part of the solution then you are part of the problem. BTW I agree with #15 100%!
JB ,   San Diego, CA   (11.05.08)
19. Why Obama won
His campaign did a great job shuttling massive amouts of people to the voting booths, people who have no idea about his policies or any real grasp of how the economy or politics actually works. This article is a joke, Obama's plan is a tax cut to everyone except for the rich, hardly a big turn to towards European socialism, most of those countries have relatively flat taxes.
zach ,   US   (11.05.08)
20. 3 Michael: America has chosen judgment instead of mercy from
God. The ELS Bible codes say McCain was a man sent from God. America has chosen a lawless man who is full of hate as evidenced by his associations and attendance at a Black hate church for twenty years. Olmert and Bush are plotting to divide Jerusalem. If they don't, Obama and others will since that is one of his Muslim agendas. The consequence is that America will be divided into four parts (Daniel chapter 8, notable horn breaks into four parts). Floods and fire will devour America. A third of the people will die from fire and the sword. A third will die from pestilence and famine. A third will be carried into captivity. A few will be protected by the Lord who are in the folds of the Lord's skirts, as Ezekiel put it. I am in the fold of the Lord's skirts, but I grieve for those who are not and who were so foolish to elect (by fraud with ACORN registering over 200,000 false voters) a closet Muslim/Communist who was not even eligible to run for office. But you think that is a good thing. When America is gone and Israel (Judah in the Middle East) no longer has American foreign aid to pay for its socialized medicine or rich American Jews who will be guillotined in FEMA death camps so they cannot pay for Israel's hospital supplies and equipment and other needs, then you will understand what a sad day this is. Obama is the racist, rabid hater of Whites, Jews, Christians, and anyone who works for what they get.
Rivkah   (11.05.08)
21. Well said Rivkah, #2
...and probably your last post. This is a black day for freedom.
Kev ,   London   (11.05.08)
22. 14 Bill: America has chosen God's judgment overGod's mercy
The ELS Bible codes say McCain was a man sent from God. America wants a lawless man who was not even born in America. What does the Bible say about the anti-Christ? He is lawless and he comes from one of the four parts the notable horn of Daniel chapter 8 breaks into. The notable horn could not be Alexander since he did not have airplanes (touches not the ground) and Greece was not a country from the ends of the earth. The notable horn in its final and complete fulfillment (history repeats) is America. The anti-Christ comes from one of the four countries America breaks into. Did you just vote for the anti-Christ? He will cause America to burn in a nuclear holocaust. A third of Americans will die in the fires and from the sword of invasion. A third will die from famine and pestilence brought on by nuclear winter darkness when the crops of the world will not grow. A third will go into captivity. A few will be supernaturally protected. I am among the few who will be protected, but I grieve for those who will not be, who have been so foolish to believe this liar and charlatan who will bring America to ruin.
Rivkah   (11.05.08)
23. Please keep commenting, Rivkah.
Kev ,   London   (11.05.08)
24. Re: Rivka the Loon and her posts
I'm not some politically correct lemming who's offended when others say/post things I disagree with, but I don't see how any of her posts contribute to the discussion at hand. She's completely unhinged. Why are her comments even posted?
Andy ,   Los Angeles, US   (11.05.08)
26. "That man" is not pro-Zionist!!
Why won't the L.A. Times release that tape????
Chaya ,   Bat Yam   (11.05.08)
27. A big part of it was about race
America, for the most part, really is a right leaning country. It still is. A lot of this election had to do with race. So many people voted for him because he would be the first black president of the USA instead of voting for him because they agree with his policies. That tells me race is still a major issue in this country among the black and white populations. To vote against a man for the color of his skin is a sin..and to vote for him because of the color of his skin is a sin as well. Tax me, make me lose my job, take my house from me...but don't use MY money to kill unborn or newly born babies.
Bill ,   Maryland, USA   (11.05.08)
28. # 18
I was mainly reacting to the last line of her post. "White people are the children of Abraham. The rest of the world wants their destruction." That's just disgusting. I'm sure if you served America you served with people of color at your side.
Bill ,   US   (11.05.08)
29. who is obama? answer unclear
so many journalists are proclaiming various 'facts', but the answer is certainly not clear. for the people who read this, whether he is a 'pro-zionist' or not is unclear. only time will tell. whether this will be the obama who was elected to the harvard law review and towed a middle line, despite the pleas of his fellow african american students to 'change' things radically, or whether this will be an obama who went to dinner with PLO advisor and went to a church with a raving lunatic 'priest'...nobody knows. people who make assumptions will be the ones, however, who get ugly surprises. arabs thought that george bush jnr was going to be pro-arab...do you remember that? turned out to be false, and they had a lot of egg on their face. probably however, the iranians will make a quick decision and redouble their efforts to get the bomb and not hide their intentions. they may end up with egg (or worse) on their faces. but nobody knows. scary time for the world.
doron   (11.05.08)
30. #28
Hi Bill, I agree with you, that line is disgusting whoever wrote it. With that being said my post was not referring to #2 but #11. By the way,it's not "if you served" I did serve and have the DD214 and scars to prove it. Served with some great soldiers and officers from every kind of background you can imagine! I strongly suggest everyone do their part whether it is volunterring for the service or some kind of other national service whether it is in the US or in Israel.
JB ,   San Diego, CA   (11.05.08)
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