Commentary by Bill Brown
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"Subject: Subject: Bill Brown's Commentary on Obama
Bill Brown, is a highly respected, retired member of the Billy Graham team. So, take his assessment of Obama very seriously and for that reason accept his challenge to pass this on. Share his concern about the 'rock
star' image Obama has and watch with growing concern at the celebrity status the media has foisted upon him. Here is hope this [e-mail] informs you in a wise way.
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Commentary by Bill Brown
The Obama Tidal Wave
We are witnessing a political phenomenon with Barack Obama of rare
magnitude. His speeches have inspired millions, and yet most of his
followers have no idea what he stands for except platitudes of 'Change'
or that he says he will be a 'Uniter'. The power of speech from a
charismatic person truly can be a powerful thing. Certainly Billy Graham
has charisma, and both his manner of speech, and particularly the content,
changed millions. On the extreme other hand, the charisma of Adolph
Hitler inspired millions and the results were catastrophic. Barack Obama
certainly is no Hitler or a Billy Graham, but for many Americans out there
feeling just like a surfer who might be ecstatic and euphoric while riding
a tidal wave, the real story is what happens when it hits shore.
Just Some of What Defines Barack Obama:
- He voted against banning 'partial birth' abortion.
- He voted no on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions.
- Supports affirmative action in Colleges and Government.
- In 2001 he questioned harsh penalties for drug dealing.
- Says he will deal with street level drug dealing as a minimum wage affair.
- Has admitted marijuana and cocaine use in high school and in college.
- His religious convictions are very murky.
- He is willing to meet with Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Kim Jung Il and
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
- Has said that one of his first goals after being elected would be to
have a conference with all Muslim nations.
- Opposed the Patriot Act.
- First bill he signed that was passed was 'campaign finance reform'.
- Voted No on prohibiting law suits against gun manufacturers.
- Supports universal health-care.
- Voted yes on providing habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees.
- Supports granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
- Supports extending welfare to illegal immigrants.
- Voted yes on comprehensive immigration reform.
- Voted yes on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security.
- Wants to make the minimum wage a 'living wage'.
- Voted with Democratic Party 96 percent of 251 votes.
- Is a big believer in the separation of church and state.
- Opposed to any efforts to privatize Social Security and instead supports
increasing the amount of tax paid.
- He voted No on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax
- He voted No on repealing the 'Death' Tax
- He wants to raise the Capital Gains Tax.
- Has repeatedly said the surge in Iraq has not succeeded.
- He is ranked as the most liberal Senator in the Senate today, and that
takes some doing.
If you are like most Americans, after examining what he stands for and are
truly not in line with his record, it would be prudent to get off the
wave, or better yet, never get on, before it comes on shore and undermines
the very foundations of this great Country. We have limited time to save
America or the Supreme Court as we know it.
Inaction is action. If you agree this is important, pass it on. The
mainstream media will not do it for you!
Bill Brown
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS !!!
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