Obama & His Critics: Bookerista Perspectives

Clifton B.: "A Military Coup Against Obama? Oh, Oh Newsmax Goes There"

Newsmax has since taken down this way-out-of-order, un-American and possibly treasonous article, but Mr. B. saved a copy so you can read it in full on his website. The conservative blogger writes: "Yes this is some pretty radical stuff; first, I think Mr. Perry has some major issues with Obama and is getting cart way out in front of the horse. While Obama’s policies are dreadfully socialist and Washington has grown rather deaf to the voice of the people, public pressure is still working. Just look at yesterday how a Democratically controlled [S]enate was unable to pass an amendment for the Public Option. Why do you think that is? Easy, public pressure still works. Those Democrats saw our anger at those Town Hall meetings. They know their jobs are on the line and they responded to our wishes. So, we are not at the end of the rope and We The People are not without power."

He continues his commentary: "Our Founding Fathers gave us both tools and encouragement to over throw ANY government that grows tyrannical. This is why our words and our weapons take the number one and number two spots in the Amendments. Now here is the shocking part, this kind of stuff has been true since the dawn of our government and so long as we keep our true rights and liberties, it will remain true until the end of time. So while talk of a military coup is shocking and scary, the military’s allegiance to the Constitution is just another check and balance in our form of government designed to keep a free people free. Now let['s] get back to opposing those dreadful policies the way Americans normally do, protest, protest, protest!"

Slyram: "Tardy For The Party: President Obama, Michael Steele, Blue Dog Democrats"

Drawing from a song, the moderate Democratic blogger writes: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq4JAUz-cYs&feature=related With a nod to the ladies of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, 'Don’t Be Tardy For the Party' should apply to some folks in the political arena also. First, Kim should understand that the song is as much her tune as the GOP is Michael Steele’s operation. Kandi is the wizard behind the curtain who made that track hot and Nene came up with the idea. Steele is a smart man but heads a party with a different mindset and demeanor than his. To continue the analogy, Rush Limbaugh is Kandi and Glenn Beck is Nene. Steele, who I really wanted in the Senate, heads a party that is not remotely interested in the blueprint he outlined while running for chair. Diversity and reaching out has given way to the 'spirit' of the protest movement; moderates and centrists shouldn’t be comfortable in the new-look GOP. Georgia is one of the best states in the nation for African Americans and Steele’s party should find a Black [C]ongressional candidate down here. The brother is tardy for the party because he knows that what is being played is something he doesn’t want to hear — it’s back to the future with a rehashed [S]outhern [S]trategy. This tune sounds very familiar."

More: "The Blue Dog Democrats must be with the party on healthcare reform. Of course, my mother used to say the only thing I must do is 'stay Black and die' when I said I must be at a party or the skating rink. Georgia Rep. Jim Marshall skipped the Democratic National Convention and likely didn’t vote for Obama/Biden — the ultimate tardy for the party but voting no on the healthcare reform would be the final indication that his district really is a red one and not blue. I am not going to slam the guy for voting the will of his constituents but I question the supporters of the public option who allow Democrat money to flow into his war chest. My Blue Dog [C]ongressman in southwest Georgia took heat this summer for standing strong at townhall meetings regarding his views on healthcare reform – I respect that. But, Georgia Democrats who will vote against healthcare reform should anticipate the erosion of their Black bases — remember, that base gives you more votes tha[n] the vocal protesters."