Republicans as terrorists?

       
By J.R. Hoeft
Published August 1st, 2008  

When I say that Obama’s economic policies appear to be right out of the Communist Manifesto, I have facts and statements to back it up. My statement, while a bit extreme, is meant to get readers (or listeners) to think. I don’t actually believe Obama is a card-carrying member of the Reds, but you cannot deny that his long string of acquaintances and economic policies do mirror many major points advocated by Marxists.

Now, contrast this with the extremism of Cliff Garstang of Cobalt 6.

In a post, Garstang calls Republicans “terrorists.” And then continues the riff in the comments section by claiming the only difference between Republicans and terrorists is that terrorists have “principles.”

On what basis does he make this assertion? What act of terrorism have Republicans performed?

Pathetic, but instructive as this is the kind of person that supports Rasoul, Warner, and Obama (all prominently advertised on his blog).

Hmm. Interesting company.

Update: I don’t really care much about the inter-party mechanics of the Democratic Party of Virginia, but in this case, I have to bring this up. It appears that Garstang is a member of the 6th Congressional District Democratic Committee and a Member of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee. He is a LEADER in their party and is making these comments.

What does that say about the Democrats? Does Warner and other leading Democrats share the opinion of one of their party leaders? Will they let him stay as a member of the State Central Committee?

Should Garstang either be removed or reprimanded by the DPVA for such callous and baseless statements?

Comments

6 Responses to “Republicans as terrorists?”

  1. Salem RepublicansNo Gravatar on August 1st, 2008 at 3:55 pm
  2. Breaking Story: 6th District Dem owes VA GOP an apology : Star City Harbinger on August 1st, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    [...] member Cliff Garstang referred to Republicans as terrorists on his blog Cobalt6. A right-wing blog Bearing Drift was the first to pick up on Garstang’s comments in a post first published on Wednesday on [...]

  3. Spank That DonkeyNo Gravatar on August 2nd, 2008 at 12:11 am

    Makes you wonder what principles of the terrorists, he admires the most?

  4. 6th District Chairman responds to “Republicans as Terrorists” | Bearing Drift :: Virginia Politics and Podcasts on August 2nd, 2008 at 9:49 am

    [...] we posted about Cobalt6’s antics, which prompted the following statement from Fred Anderson, Chairman of the 6th Congressional [...]

  5. kestrel9000No Gravatar on August 2nd, 2008 at 11:20 am

    JR asks:

    Should Garstang either be removed or reprimanded by the DPVA for such callous and baseless statements?

    Sure, as soon as Lynn Mitchell and Alex Davis are removed from their party positions in SWACland.

  6. Stephen GunterNo Gravatar on August 4th, 2008 at 7:40 am

    I do think this is a bit misleading. People, read it for yourself please.

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