Reno Hayek Symposium

“On MSNBC, snakes and lizards poured almost visibly from Olbermann’s mouth when he said Scott Brown spoke “out of his bare bottom,” and called the Massachusetts father of two “an irresponsible, homophobic, racist, reactionary, ex-nude-model tea-bagging supporter of violence against women and against politicians with whom he disagrees.” To quote from the excellent post of Meghan Gurdon in her January 21st Washington Examiner post.

That made me think a bit more about our leftist, ruling elite. They, the Pelosis, Reids, Obamas, and Obermans of this world are out of touch with the people they govern. They believe in all sincerity that they are better than we are. They are certain that they know what is best for us. Thus, they govern; thus, they communicate.

We on the other hand, work to provide for our families, attend religious services to pray to our God, volunteer to help our neighbors, and try to make ends meet and enjoy life in the process. At election time we try to vote for the best candidates and we don’t always make the right choices. We’re often times persuaded by the smooth veneers of those elites.

When we disagree with what the elites are doing, we protest, we answer pollsters, we write to our elected representatives, we attend tea parties, and we vote. When the elites see that we unwashed masses disagree with their superior knowledge and governing, they name call. The lowest intellectual form of argument is the argumentum ad hominem, which is “name calling” rather than addressing the issue.

Those of us who object are called Nazis, astroturfers, right-wing nut cases, and tea baggers. This only goes to show the correct intellectual caliber of Pelosi, Reid, Olbermann, et al. They are great at calling names but short on substantive arguments.

Obama doesn’t connect with the people because he can’t connect. He talks down. He’s the darling of those who also talk down. His interview with George Stephanopoulos is the perfect example. “I think the assumption was…if we’re making a good rational decision here, then the people will get it.” (emphasis added) But the people don’t get it.  So elitist Obama will now start speaking “directly to the American people.” His recent foray into his newly acquired populism is an example. He will not tax the banks to get back his bailout money, even though the banks have already repaid it. But he won’t tax the union-owned auto companies who haven’t repaid the bailouts. He’s indebted to the unions.

Obama, Reid, Pelosi do not respect this nation. They do not respect our history. They do not respect our values. They seek to change us into a European socialist state. Tonight I watched Dennis Miller at the Silver Legacy really lay it on hard along much the same lines. He had a standing ovation in the packed house. We get no respect.

Obama, Reid, Pelosi and ilk are really pseudo intellectuals. They have never had any real life experience, never worked but instead have sucked off the public trough. They are unworthy of their offices. Despite the vile mouth Olbermann, Scott Brown is going to Washington.

The Massachusetts voters have spoken and they will get respect!

Tom Motherway