Audio: The obligatory “Rahm Emanuel talks about compulsory civil defense service” clip
posted at 3:54 pm on November 12, 2008 by Allahpundit
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We already knew this, but it’s one thing to know it and another thing to hear it. I hope he presses Obama to implement it, as the weeks of fun we’ll have with “Imagine if Bush had proposed this” scenarios will amount to a new golden age for the right-wing blogosphere. Promise me this, Rahm: Not just barracks but uniforms, too.
Exit question: They don’t have enough Obama cultists willing, able, and sufficiently underemployed to volunteer? On second thought, that’d be an exceedingly bad idea, wouldn’t it?
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The sad thing is, most kids my age would jump at the chance to join the boot camp in order to please Dear Leader.
pmanley on November 12, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Eventually, you will love Big Brother.
Akzed on November 12, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Only if I get ACORN clusters and a COLB (Circle of Love Badge).
Christien on November 12, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Found some uniforms for them.
Alden Pyle on November 12, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Slo-Joe warned us about people who would manufacture a crisis to try Americans.
Who would have thunk he was talking about Rahm Emanuel!
moxie_neanderthal on November 12, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Rumor has it that one of the gun companies has com eout with a revolver that fires either 410 shells or 45 cal. bullets. That could be interesting.
AubieJon on November 12, 2008 at 4:27 PM
It’s actually right on topic. Again:
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — Santayana
TheBigOldDog on November 12, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Oh, yeah, and a FU-BAR knife, too.
Christien on November 12, 2008 at 4:28 PM
I’m appalled to see this open display of Obama Derangement Syndrome at HotAir. Calm down, you silly, silly fools!
No one’s been jailed for refusing to join the cadre or for speaking against the cultural revolution. Not yet.
Django on November 12, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Filibuster any proposal. This is just more evidence of the failure of the obama administration.
Vashta.Nerada on November 12, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Well, it cam’t be compulsory without some punishment for failing to cooperate. Camps? I doubt that we’ll see that — at least for a decade or so — but refusal to issue/renew your passport? Removal from the mandatory health care program? Refusal of college loans, scholarships, etc? The has to be some kind of punishment or it isn’t compulsory.
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Big Brother Goggle and now this!!
Ozark_sky on November 12, 2008 at 4:29 PM
I’m 18. And I would be happy to be part of a lawsuit if they tried to make me do this.
blackknightgt101 on November 12, 2008 at 4:29 PM
*cough*Daleyburton*cough*Barackwater*cough*
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Christien on November 12, 2008 at 4:30 PM
It’s Orwellian stuff like this that will drive Non-Muslims to Islam so they can be part of the jihad against the West.
Sapwolf on November 12, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Good luck with that, aren’t most trial lawyers Democrats :-)
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:31 PM
No? Apparently someone lost his job over it.
Ask yourself how these folks “learned” that this guy donated to Prop 8.
Y-not on November 12, 2008 at 4:31 PM
BINGO
driver on November 12, 2008 at 4:32 PM
“Do it to Julia!”
Akzed on November 12, 2008 at 4:32 PM
This sounds more harsh than reinstituting the Draft.
PappaMac on November 12, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Calm down, people are just poking fun at this cr*p.
(PS the meeting is behind the bunkhouse at 10PM, pass it on :-)
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Oh that’s easy.
Akzed on November 12, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Is this going to be called the “Obama Youth” with logo armbands? Didn’t Hitler’s attempt at this turned out badly? Well, maybe I’m just paranoid. Maybe this is just Boy Scouts for adults and they will only help the elderly cross the street and harvest lettuce in California.
scullymj on November 12, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Ouch :-)
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Yeah, right.
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:35 PM
I’m going to get crucified for this, but I would not mind at all limiting the voter pool in this country in some way shape or form to public service. Whether that means bringing proof that you paid a positive dollar amount in taxes the year before (income, not SS or Medicare) or a honorable discharge / proof of active duty service or whatnot, I don’t care. But to me, this idea has potential.
I figure we ought to limit those who vote to those who have a vested interest in the nation. I think you should be able to vest universally, but vesting should not be free.
Not that I think this is what they have in mind.
k2aggie07 on November 12, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Watch out, Rahm. The Night of the Long Knives didn’t end well for a guy named Rohm… close!
rhodeymark on November 12, 2008 at 4:35 PM
I like 9mm. Sig Sauer is a great gun but expensive. You can get a good, solid gun from Remington, S&W, or Ruger to name a few.
DerKrieger on November 12, 2008 at 4:36 PM
I just gotta ask why? Why would we need thousands of 18-25 y/o trained in civil defense under the justification of an attack on our homeland? That is the reasoning I heard him say. Is Obama fixing to adopt Israel’s approach to protecting our citizens?
Texas Gal on November 12, 2008 at 4:36 PM
if they do something reasonable and we shouldn’t be freaking out, many in GOP and Bush probably like the idea.
its something a GOP president could never do
jp on November 12, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Accusations of ODS be damned: The leadership of the Democratic Party has been suborned by what can only be described as its far-left fringe. The only equivalent would be if Pat Buchanan and his AIPAC-baiting and concentration camp guard-defending buddies somehow managed to take over the GOP. Thinking the very worst of one’s opponents is normal, but it’s usually an exaggerated reaction. Witness that ‘Bush-Hitler’ vitriol for the last several years. However, based on all historical experience and example, thinking the worst of Marxist socialists is simply being pragmatic. So when Obama and Emanuel start talking about mandatory youth service in ambiguously described ‘civil defense’ units, we have a right to be worried, I think.
troyriser_gopftw on November 12, 2008 at 4:38 PM
So that they can get in the way of the first responders and National Guard that know what they are doing. Its the Democrat way.
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:38 PM
BUT BUT BUT we are going to cut the military budget by 25% right?
driver on November 12, 2008 at 4:39 PM
You can’t go wrong with a Ruger Security Six or GP100. Simple and darn near indestructable.
gridlock2 on November 12, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Ha Ha Ha I can see all the college brat revolutionary types when they realize this is for real.
sonnyspats1 on November 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Hey, we have GRUE. He’s under 25. He could EAT the civil defense force…
Seriously, this is scary, but we could get some like minded conservatives in there to muck up the works if Obama is crazy enough to implement this.
HornetSting on November 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM
I knew exactly what he meant, and I’m not Jewish.
Sapwolf on November 12, 2008 at 4:42 PM
The reaction all the Obamatrons will have to actually having to do something is the only good part of this. The downside is its a short ride from this to reporting on their neighbors — ask a Cuban.
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Yes sir I like the way you think!
driver on November 12, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Link PLEASE!
Sapwolf on November 12, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Shouldn’t this post has been filed under some new “ODS” section? I’m just trying to figure out the boundaries, here. :)
progressoverpeace on November 12, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Exactly, those are private and state resources. He also said as did Obama that the military should not be the only ones responsible for national defense. And I can only think of one time in our history that the federal government order the US military to be deployed on the homeland.
As a matter of fact Gen Franks warned against that use of our military even in light of the 9/11 attack. That’s one reason the Coast Guard was moved to Homeland Security.
Texas Gal on November 12, 2008 at 4:44 PM
http://www.ruger.com. Ruger makes great firearms and they are still made in America by American workers.
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:45 PM
I can see it now: “I did three tours doing flash mob control during the Facebook Mutiny of ‘09-’10.”
Christien on November 12, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Do you think Bill Ayers will be teaching the indoctrination class?
d1carter on November 12, 2008 at 4:47 PM
it’s clear to most of you can’t SEE
driver on November 12, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Uh … “A civilian defense force as powerful as our military”. Is he talking about arming this force?
Holy shyt.
darwin on November 12, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Not a chance. It would put too many illegals out of a job. And substitute Arugula.
By the way, I got back from Target today from grocery shopping. You are not going to believe this: They actually are stocking MORE arugala. I laughed my head off right in the store. I notice stuff like that because I go for the spinach.
Sapwolf on November 12, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Indoctrination camps…. can you say “Hitler Youth Program?”
CynicalOptimist on November 12, 2008 at 4:49 PM
That’s a ma’am, driver. But, thank you.
HornetSting on November 12, 2008 at 4:50 PM
And those Nation of Islam “guards” are going to form the officer corps :-)
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:50 PM
That’s a ma’am, driver. But, thank you.
HornetSting on November 12, 2008 at 4:50 PM
I’m sorry.
driver on November 12, 2008 at 4:51 PM
FIFY
They’re all stringy. All gristle, no meat.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 12, 2008 at 4:51 PM
I’ll worry when they try to bring back the Alien and Sedition Act. Before then, I’ll wait and see what they propose.
Joek7132 on November 12, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Imagine the unrest among bitter clingers when they rationalize away elections because of budget cuts.
Then you need “civilian defense”.
the_nile on November 12, 2008 at 4:53 PM
driver,
typoglycemic, much?
Christien on November 12, 2008 at 4:53 PM
GREAT
I LOVE OBAMA!
The GIFT that just KEEPS on giving.
ColdWarrior57 on November 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Y’know, HornetSting, I was thinking ManlyRash would have a field day with this thread.
Listen to your elders, Barry -
THIS IS THE LAND OF THE FREE…NOT THE LAND OF THE COERCED.
kingsjester on November 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Never thought a guy whose father served in the Israeli army would be the one who enabled a Nazi to rule in America. What the hell is happening in this world?
angryed on November 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Slavery returns.
T J Green on November 12, 2008 at 4:04 PM
I was thinking the same thing…my son will be 17 in March I’ll go to jail before he is forced/required to do anything for this jacka$$
milwife88 on November 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Your an a$$ you got the point’
driver on November 12, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Are the “New Black Panthers” going to be the boot camp instructors? Also, are his daughters going to enlist when they become 18?
quint906 on November 12, 2008 at 4:55 PM
You put the stupid in camp,brainwash then some more,look out.
WE need to plant moles in all of the outfits offices and flack the BS being sent out.
Rahm’s daddy was Mosad,that give you a clue.
Ruthless power people usually end up badly but so does the country for a while.We can just raise all kinds of roadblocks and pray the we can gain ground in 2010.
We can pray to GOD but we also have to resist forcefully,lawfully, quickly.Congress wants to get re elected so the members better grow some Cahones quick.
Col.John Wm. Reed on November 12, 2008 at 4:57 PM
No need for apologies. Many have made the mistake. Especially when I start cursing about illegal immigration.:)
HornetSting on November 12, 2008 at 4:59 PM
No, the children of the Party leadership are exempt from proletarian cr*p like this.
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 4:59 PM
TheUnrepentantGeek on November 12, 2008 at 4:24 PM
For home invasion protection, sawed off (to state legal Limits of course) 12 guage shotgun loaded with 00 Buck.
Won’t shoot through the walls and kill the neighbors, hard to miss some misfit comin down the hall with his pants halfway to his ankles, not hard to learn to shoot, no need to check for pulse after.
dhunter on November 12, 2008 at 4:59 PM
I miss our friend. We need to launch a petition to Manly to come back. Grue has his info. Maybe if we flood his email box……hmmmm.
HornetSting on November 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM
There will be no more of that “illegal immigration” stuff. These are “incorrectly located individuals.”
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM
LOL
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 5:01 PM
angelodomini@aol.com … what you do with it – and the consequences thereof :P – are completely in your hands. ;)
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 12, 2008 at 5:01 PM
Thanks. In my Favorites now. That LCP .380 Auto looks like the perfect ‘night trip to the ATM’ model. I’ll have to work the ATM with the left hand now. :)
Sapwolf on November 12, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Quick show of hands from the ballerinas and cokewhores in the Obama inner circle – who among you girls has served in the U.S. armed forces, voluntarily?
Barry? Rahm? Bob? Podesta? (Ooh, sorry about that John; don’t ask, don’t tell).
Jaibones on November 12, 2008 at 5:02 PM
You know what is really frightening about this is not that it’s not an well thought out idea, but that it’s an example of the concept level of the entire hopeNchange platform. Now the other thing that is worrisome to me about this concept is not so much the details… but.. WHY? The why of WHY is this concept tied to the alternative to the military and focused on civil defense of the nation?
OTHO, I guess this clip sure shoots down that theory Obama was just talking about some kind of peace corp type force to be deployed into nation building activities as ambassadors of peace.
Texas Gal on November 12, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Dude, relax.
You have a total case of HADS: HotAir Derangement Syndrome.
Sapwolf on November 12, 2008 at 5:04 PM
While I understand your view point, I say let them do it.
Let the unwashed masses get what they voted for.
Good for O.
Chuckles at the old saying ” be careful what you wish for, you just may get it.”
ColdWarrior57 on November 12, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Just think of all those nice clean-cut young men from such wonderful fraternal organizations like the Bloods, Crips and Mexican Mafia. Doing for America what they did for Compton and Cabrini Green.
J.J. Sefton on November 12, 2008 at 5:04 PM
You just made me throw up in my mouth.
I wish I lived closer to Washington, D.C. I want to “COUNTER-MARCH” the Illegal Alien, uh, the “Incorrectly Located Individuals” march for AMNESTY the day after Obama’s coronation.
Anyone in the area needs to take their pitchforks and countermarch….start the revolution.
HornetSting on November 12, 2008 at 5:06 PM
I can hear the strains of the Battle Hymn of the Republic stiring in my mind even now.
johnsteele on November 12, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Yes and think about what will happen in 2012!
ColdWarrior57 on November 12, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Palen/ManlyRash 2012!
driver on November 12, 2008 at 5:07 PM
ENOUGH!! Your use of the word obligatory is getting silly. We know you are trying to convey a sense of the ironic and that we that are interested are rubes, but get over it. We come to your site for the “obligatory” and your use of that work is tiresome.
Charles Martel on November 12, 2008 at 5:08 PM
I’m more thinking 1812 Overture myself at the moment…
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 12, 2008 at 5:10 PM
Sure hope the RNC have copies of that stinking book, to know precisely how to ‘end around’ this cr*p.
*crickets*
pambi on November 12, 2008 at 5:13 PM
What I hear in the back of my mind is Biden saying that Obama will be tested and when the people don’t understand his means of response, those gathered there are going to have to help Obama make the people understand.
Texas Gal on November 12, 2008 at 5:15 PM
thomasaur on November 12, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Okay, that 1812 Overture just became Beethoven’s Fifth.
DUN DUN DUN DUNNNNNNN……
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 12, 2008 at 5:17 PM
thomasaur on November 12, 2008 at 5:18 PM
It’s moved past scary to ridiculous. They successfully captured the minds and the money of the masses using class envy and universal health care. But the buck stops at mandatory exercise.
On second thought if they would have sold this as Free Fat Camp to Fight Childhood Obesity, there might not be the anticipated uproar.
And we thought they were smart politicians…….
sherry on November 12, 2008 at 5:18 PM
I’m sure the Obama off-spring will be required to undergo this “volunteer” training also. Lead by example, I always say.
labrat on November 12, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Mac said my friends there is nothing to be afraid of with Sen. Obama as President
driver on November 12, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Emanuel is starting to look a lot like Caligula.
labrat on November 12, 2008 at 5:25 PM
They’re creating a Waffen-SS. This is insane.
ebrawer on November 12, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Couldn’t resist.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 12, 2008 at 5:27 PM
I’m reminded of a scene from Hogan’s Heroes when two majors from the Adolf Hitler division of the SS visit Klink in his office asking for donations to the Beautify Berchtesgaden fund.
When Klink begins to decline they interrupt him and show him a white book listing all of the names of those who’ve contributed and a black book with all of the names of those who didn’t. The white book is nearly full. The Black book is empty. Both books will be given to Hitler.
They tell Klink something like, “let it be said that Colonel Klink led all the rest.”
FloatingRock on November 12, 2008 at 5:29 PM
I see Nothing!
driver on November 12, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Can you imagine sending your daughter off to one of these “barracks”…
Can you imagine
pseudonominus on November 12, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Of course not! He’ll be Dean of Educa… uh er… Re-Education. He’s got a PHD don’t cha know…..
Hog Wild on November 12, 2008 at 5:34 PM
They really need to start this on younger folks. Leaving it until they are 18-25 is too late to completely indoctrinate all of them.
SOME young folks actually have actually developed their own thoughts and their own sense of right and wrong by the time they are 20 or so. The ones that have, will just cause trouble to their cadre, and may even lead others to rebel.
If they really want to make this work the way they want, they are going to have to start making them attend boot camp at 14-16 years of age.
And they should start even earlier with 8 year olds … an hour of after school indoctrination every week should get them in the right mood to be more pliant at teen boot camp…. Although I suppose that they could make it a daily part of the curriculum. Replace History class with Sing Praise to the Dear Leader and Inform on your Parents Hour.
LegendHasIt on November 12, 2008 at 5:34 PM
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