Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Rules for Radicals in action - Brought to you by Obama himself

Back in the 70's a guy named Saul Alinsky wrote a book called Rules for Radicals. It was a guide book for 'community organizers' to foment discontent amongst the 'powerless'. In introducing his book, Alinsky wrote:
"What follows is for those who want to change the world from what it is to what they believe it should be. The Prince was written by Machiavelli for the Haves on how to hold power. Rules for Radicals is written for the Have-Nots on how to take it away".

Now, why is this interesting. Well, The Messiah was a student of Alinsky. He applied his principles in his 'community organizing' in Chicago. (As a side note, BHO never did explain what, exactly, he DID as a community organizer!). I am not even sure what a C/O is.

Anyway, you recently saw one of Alinsky's rules in action. To wit,
Rule 11: Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, polarize it. Don’t try to attack abstract corporations or bureaucracies.


You saw this in his recent attack on Rush Limbaugh. He said, to Republicans (who asked for The Messiah's advice? Anyone?)that they should stop listening to Rush if they want to get things done. Now, since the Dems have a majority in both houses, they don't need the Republicans help. Judging by his actions, tone, and speeches lately - he does not want their help. He even reminded them that 'I won' the election - as a way to brush them off.

So, why attack Rush. And I say attack because it is HIGHLY unusual for a sitting POTUS to call out an individual my name. It is something, historically, that is just thought to be below the office. So why?

The Dems are afraid of Talk Radio. They want to silence it - as they will try with the so-called Fairness Doctine. This is another angle. Rush is the face of Talk Radio. So, BHO did not attack the whole medium - it would violate the 'do not attack abstract..' part of Rule 11. Instead, personalize it - You call Rush out by name. Try to freeze him by putting him on the defensive - and that worked - Rush had to respond. Then polarize it - Try to show that he IS the problem. Basically, you are fools if you follow him.

So, just in case you did not 'get it' before the election that BHO was actually a student of old Saul...Can you hear me now?

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