Obama sought and obtained the endorsement of the socialist New Party at that time. It was not communist; but it was socialist. His affiliation with that party, I believe, is what Beau is referring to.
An individual by the name of Kelcy Allen makes an excellent point about Martin Luther King, Jr., now that his name has been entered into this discussion.
"An African-American (emphasis on "American") conservative political group called RagingElephants.org, placed an ad over the last 4th of July holiday weekend beside a freeway exit in Houston, Texas. The large roadside billboard stated, "Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Republican!" I believe they were trying to point out that MLK was originally a member of Abraham Lincoln's emancipating Republican Party. While King may not have been a dyed-in-the-wool Republican, we can say with certainty that the American political Right has now moved so far left that President John F. Kennedy would be a mainstream Republican and Martin Luther King would fall smack dab in the middle of the right-minded conservative Christian camp!"
"The Liberal Democrats of today can no longer honestly claim MLK as their ideological leader nor can they reasonably call him their political ally. If we look clearly at the guiding philosophy which shapes the mindset of the new breed of Left-Democrat, Martin Luther King is nowhere to be found. The foundation of today's liberal Left politicos is not that of King, it is none other than the rankling divisive strategy of mid-century Marxist-oriented Chicago community organizer Saul Alinsky, an avowed and proud atheist. The very heart of the liberal Left in America now pounds to the beat of Saul Alinsky's cacophonous bellowing, not to MLK's calm appeal for harmony."
Very scary!
Posted by: cpa101 | July 21, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Boo!
I would have voted for McCain if only I could have seen his birth certificate.
Posted by: Roch101 | July 21, 2009 at 11:33 AM
"..Deepening America's anti-corporate direction.."
"..Sustainable government.."
--I really can't understand how someone believes sustainable gov't can be achieved by what is going on now.
Posted by: brandonB | July 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Government exists to sustain the needs of more government.
Posted by: cpa101 | July 21, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Communist Party USA Finds Common Cause With Obama
Wasn't "The King" a member or an associate of this party back in the 90's. Beau
Posted by: Beau D. Jackson | July 21, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Are you referring to Martin Luther King, Jr., Beau?
Posted by: Roch101 | July 21, 2009 at 05:43 PM
No Roch, I refer to "Your King" you know, the one you voted for. Beau
Posted by: Beau D. Jackson | July 21, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Oh, in that case, no, you are wrong.
Posted by: Roch101 | July 22, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Obama sought and obtained the endorsement of the socialist New Party at that time. It was not communist; but it was socialist. His affiliation with that party, I believe, is what Beau is referring to.
Posted by: Joe Guarino | July 22, 2009 at 10:05 AM
You are entitled to your beliefs.
Posted by: Roch101 | July 22, 2009 at 10:19 AM
An individual by the name of Kelcy Allen makes an excellent point about Martin Luther King, Jr., now that his name has been entered into this discussion.
"An African-American (emphasis on "American") conservative political group called RagingElephants.org, placed an ad over the last 4th of July holiday weekend beside a freeway exit in Houston, Texas. The large roadside billboard stated, "Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Republican!" I believe they were trying to point out that MLK was originally a member of Abraham Lincoln's emancipating Republican Party. While King may not have been a dyed-in-the-wool Republican, we can say with certainty that the American political Right has now moved so far left that President John F. Kennedy would be a mainstream Republican and Martin Luther King would fall smack dab in the middle of the right-minded conservative Christian camp!"
"The Liberal Democrats of today can no longer honestly claim MLK as their ideological leader nor can they reasonably call him their political ally. If we look clearly at the guiding philosophy which shapes the mindset of the new breed of Left-Democrat, Martin Luther King is nowhere to be found. The foundation of today's liberal Left politicos is not that of King, it is none other than the rankling divisive strategy of mid-century Marxist-oriented Chicago community organizer Saul Alinsky, an avowed and proud atheist. The very heart of the liberal Left in America now pounds to the beat of Saul Alinsky's cacophonous bellowing, not to MLK's calm appeal for harmony."
Posted by: Stormy | July 22, 2009 at 10:58 AM
How is fact a "belief"?
Posted by: cpa101 | July 22, 2009 at 10:58 AM
And, as a further point, Barack Obama's demonstrated political beliefs align more closely with Socialist Saul Alinsky than Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted by: Stormy | July 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM
"How is fact a "belief"? -- cpa101
Ask Joe, he was the one who said, "I believe, is what Beau is referring to."
Posted by: Roch101 | July 22, 2009 at 01:20 PM