Inside the left’s strategy
LARRY ANDERSON
Larry Anderson
I have been an observer of politics since the turbulent 1960’s when racial issues, war, and political differences ripped the American fabric unlike any time since the Civil War.
I see similarities to that period now although the degree of severity is milder by comparison. In the ‘60‘s, difficult situations were exacerbated by political opportunism. The meaningful pursuit of solutions was replaced by emotionally-driven activism, a breakdown in law and order, and the calculations of the American Left bent on social reformation.
Many of today’s politicians were shaped by that era: Bill and Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and a very large population of lesser-known figures such as John Podesta, Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown, and Elizabeth Warren. All have embraced to one degree or another the political strategy taught by Saul Alinsky, the socialist guru of how to achieve power by any means.
Alinsky believed violent revolution by the Left should be replaced by a steady takeover of all aspects of a targeted society from within. These included the political apparatus, media and education, and gradual control of health care, the environment, and the economy. The Leftist assault on these areas is well under way in the guise of progressivism.
Alinsky was about revolution, not consequences, but it is worth knowing that he was a proponent of blaming others, a favorite tool of Obama and the Clinton duo.
The Left believes the degree of freedom should be measured by those in power. Social responsibility is more important than individual opportunity, and an election, no matter how close, is a mandate to force changes.
Freedoms guaranteed by the American Constitution, Lefties think, are only applicable to those who have power, thereby setting up a privileged class of untouchable politicians who can wield their supremacy with impunity.
We have that now.
How do I know?
Look at the antics of Barack Obama and the Clintons. They create scandal after scandal and walk away unscathed. Obama ignores the law-making process via executive orders and a free-wheeling bureaucratic system.
The Left has a stranglehold on Big Media which is largely compliant but also reacting out of fear. The media knows it only takes a law or regulation to change how it operates, and the First Amendment is open to interpretation in a liberal Supreme Court.
Passing more laws, rules, and regulations is a Leftist specialty.
The modern American Left thrives on lies too. Here are a few that should feel familiar:
Socialism works.
It doesn’t, unless you think the people of Venezuela are having a good time right now. Those outside the political class, that is.
America is a racist nation.
We aren’t, of course, although any politician can point to individual actions or words and announce a broad conclusion. Understand, the Left’s primary concern for racial issues is political. That’s why we are more divided now than a decade ago and why the issue of race is perpetual.
Always look to who gains politically.
Those on the Left are infallible.
Can you name one time when Barack Obama has taken responsibility for his mistakes or those of his party? I can’t.
Ignoring justified criticism, never accepting responsibility, and heaping praise on changes are Leftist markers.
The Left is for the people.
The hard Left is about power, control, and change. Whether or not the change is good for the nation as a whole or merely a philosophical point scored is irrelevant to them.
Capitalism doesn’t work.
Really? Then how come communist China was a miserable failure until capitalism was first allowed and then expanded with America‘s help?
Ronald Reagan’s policies were failures.
“Trickle down doesn’t work,” Hillary proclaims, but the truth is the stats show Reagan’s policies worked remarkably well. Unless you dislike prosperity.
Wealth redistribution is necessary for social justice.
Spending other people’s money has nothing to do with justice; it pertains to political/economic theory. Poverty will still be there long after the nation’s wealth has been exchanged for votes and power.
Poverty programs in America haven’t eliminated poor people but have exposed programs’ fallacies if one will only look and evaluate.
The best defense against the Obama/Clinton strategy is common sense and a critical evaluation of what they say and do. There is no substitute for involvement.
