Steve King: You know who Obama reminds me of? Hugo Chavez
posted at 5:38 pm on April 21, 2009 by Allahpundit
Well, they have both been known to do a little nationalizing in their time, although The One’s ventures in that area are — supposedly — temporary in nature and have been limited to industries in distress. El Presidente, not so much. I think we’re already approaching the point among the base, though, where comparing Obama to any villain, no matter how evil or clownish, is fair game, so this should go down smooth. Would President McCain have done anything substantially differently bailout-wise, though? He might have let GM fail, although given the electoral importance of the midwest, I’m guessing even there he’d have gone mavericky on us.
Very interesting point near the end, though, about The One possibly planning to risk a second term to fulfill his dream of Great Society II. I don’t buy it for a second — he’s not keeping his campaign infrastructure up and running because he thinks he’ll have no shot at reelection — but he sure isn’t soft-pedaling the Hopenchange thus far.
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maghan mccain will NOT be pleased.
Ghoul aid on April 21, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Darn I expected a guy with a name like Steven King to say that Obama reminds him of Kathy bates holding America hostage in “Misery”.
William Amos on April 21, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Obama does not view his push towards less freedom and more federal control as risking anything.
WashJeff on April 21, 2009 at 5:43 PM
There isn’t an ideological concept that Chavez believes that Obama would not have heard in Church or with his early allies.
rob verdi on April 21, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Go Steve! GOP should get some balls back and start attacking the Odummy.
promachus on April 21, 2009 at 5:46 PM
He may not see his actions as risky but millions of Americans do, which may end up trumping his ego in 2012.
sherry on April 21, 2009 at 5:46 PM
AP: Very interesting point near the end, though, about The One possibly planning to risk a second term to fulfill his dream of Great Society II. I don’t buy it for a second —
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I do. I think he’s more worried about the “historic” nature of his presidency and he’s willing to leave his “mark” on future generations….whatever the hell that means.
youngO on April 21, 2009 at 5:47 PM
The left puts these industries into distress just before they “rush in to save them”. Don’t forget that the first $25 BILLION to the auto companies was in order for the Big 3 to be compliant with enviro-wacko legislation that Congress passed. The other part of the needed bailout to the Big 3 was to cover the bill that the left forced on the them through their unions.
As The Precedent was so happy to announce that he would “bankrupt the coal industry” with his idiotic regulations, this is the pattern.
Private property rights are suspended in order to guard against “second hand smoke” … and on and on and on.
progressoverpeace on April 21, 2009 at 5:48 PM
since his prediction that al qaeda will be dancing on the streets if obama wins didn’t really work out, he’s onto chavez now. this is a bachmann-level moron.
that you guys would toy with this idea says a lot about conservatives being completely untethered from reality.
sesquipedalian on April 21, 2009 at 5:49 PM
We can expect a continued move toward socialism until Obama starts the next campaign in ernest in a couple of years. Then he will pull his foot off the accelerator a bit and try to convice us all that he’s a moderate. Either that or polls may show by then that more Americans actually LIKE being on the dole. Then it’s hell bent for reelection.
Christian Conservative on April 21, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Starting in May Obama will be hosting ever Sunday morning a politcal talk and exercise show called Hello President Beefcake.
WashJeff on April 21, 2009 at 5:49 PM
The Precedent cares less about “Great SOciety II” than exacting revenge on the US and the West. All he wants is to utterly weaken and impoverish the US. If he accomplishes that, he’ll be happy.
“Economic and social justice”
Try and learn what that really means.
progressoverpeace on April 21, 2009 at 5:50 PM
I’ve been making the comparison for a while… The only difference is that Chavez has a head start because he’s been at it for much longer.
I’m quite sure he would have been a lot different. He wouldn’t have signed things with earmarks, for starters. He wouldn’t have had his treasury department make sure AIG can keep their bonuses, then attack AIG… for keeping their bonuses. He wouldn’t have had ACORN thugs mobbing and threatening innocent people’s lives. He wouldn’t have run a smear campaign over $200 million, while we sent $10s OF BILLIONS to overseas banks. He wouldn’t have raised taxes on job creators, and sent welfare checks to people who don’t pay taxes all the while calling them “tax cuts”. He wouldn’t have put billions in “down payments” on nationalized health care. If you recall, he had a completely different plan. I could go on, but I think you get the point.
And just a hunch here, but I somehow doubt McCain would have been okay with a “stimulus” bill that (with interest) is something like $1.3 trillion, virtually none of which is stimulative, especially considering the money is being printed and doesn’t actually exist.
RightWinged on April 21, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Come on ya’ll don’t talk about socialism. This “divides” us. Talk about the dog or the garden or Michelle’s
tackyclothing./sarc off
Branch Rickey on April 21, 2009 at 5:53 PM
If it is not in the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights or the Constitution, as written, it a large pile of Bravo Sierra. Like the rest of Obama’s campaign rhetoric.
It smells like a creation of Karl Marx.
old trooper2 on April 21, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Socialism…Yes We Can!
youngO on April 21, 2009 at 5:59 PM
He’s not risking anything, between his control of the media and the message, and his ability to raise (legal or no) mass funds, he will have to eat a baby on the news before he will lose.
Congress is the only hope we have of stopping this train wreck… kinda sad isn’t it.
Join the throw ‘em all out movement now.
ChrisM on April 21, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Finally, we are getting some Republicans to get out and attack!!
right2bright on April 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Wow…King paid BO a compliment by stopping at the Chavez comparison. What a suck up. lol
David in ATL on April 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM
I don’t think it’s a liberal image, but a fascist socialist image.
Kini on April 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM
THe One has to get his agenda done quick before the people wake up. We know that the MSM will not lift a finger pointing out the communist agenda that Pelosi and Obama are pushing.
jukin on April 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Heh.
progressoverpeace on April 21, 2009 at 6:06 PM
While I don’t think we have much hope of recovering the country at this point, the slight shred of hope I do have is shaky too… I’m concerned that his destruction of the country won’t be evident to the average citizen at the end of his first term. I fear we’ll see some money in people’s pockets, etc. just because he’s printing trillions and throwing it out there. The full impact (hyper-inflation, collapse of the dollar, declining quality of life, etc.) may not be realized until well in to a second Barry term.
It’s like me being unemployed but going out and maxing out my credit cards right now. I could buy tons of food and things to entertain myself with, and pay some bills and know deep down that I’m going to win the lottery soon… but I don’t win the lottery…. and eventually that bill comes due and I’m on the street, tens of thousands of dollars in debt. But hey, I lived it up for a little while, and was oblivious to the storm that was brewing while I was having such a good time.
Of course, another alternative is the economy and country being in such a shambles that The One steps up his fear campaign even further and everyone says “oh government, please save us!”, and then we’re all sacrificing freedoms, values, and quality of life because we’ve been told that the ONLY way to survive is that the government takes everything we have and “manages” it for us (hmmm “spreads the wealth”?) And if this does happen, no one should be surprised. It’s happening now… But it could get a lot worse if people fall for the same line when the worst hits.
RightWinged on April 21, 2009 at 6:10 PM
I don’t think McCain would have doubled the national debt in 4 years. People can complain about McCain’s record in some respects, but he does have a decent record as a fiscal conservative.
Terrye on April 21, 2009 at 6:12 PM
McCain would never have spent so much…never. Like him or not.
tomas on April 21, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Would President McCain have done anything substantially differently bailout-wise, though?
No and that at the end of the day is why he lost. they were both the same. except with obama you got a chance to wash clean your white guilt, “be cool” and hope. and that is why those saying the GOp must move to the middle (eg Allah) are dead flat wrong. If you have no choice between polices and ideas you will always vote for the cool, the new the beautiful. The Rep party can not compete on that level because the grassroots are not attractive tot the party because it is cool. they are drawn to the party because of its ideals of freeomd and liberty and individualism.
unseen on April 21, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Sheesh O Sublime.
It’s pretty obvious the “conservatives” are betting on Obama to fail.
If the economy is worse in 2012 is the only way you have a shot.
So, yeah, you really need him to fail.
The instantiation of universal health care shut out the conservatives in Britan for ten years.
But I think enough economic spaghetti is going to stick to the wall that we wont have that great depression you guys are lusting for.
strangelet on April 21, 2009 at 6:19 PM
But guys, the bigger issue is not so much the $ amount, but this:
http://michaelmedved.townhall.com/blog/g/172fe580-5b44-47d9-a6bc-53441048fa56
RightWinged on April 21, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Chavez wanted to take over multinational assets in his country. The Venuzuelan nationalizations were part of a deliberate economic plan.
The plan to use government funds to recapitalize banks and fund auto industry restructuring began before Obama even won the election and he has continued and bolstered an existing policy begun by the prior administration.
He is nothing like Chavez.
lexhamfox on April 21, 2009 at 6:22 PM
This is something I’ve thought, since before the elections. The parallels between Obama, and Chavez are there. Some would say, Socialist Europe….and I always saw Venezuela.
Now on my mind is…..has anyone noticed, that the Democrats seem to just keep going, without impunity, or worry? Look at Feinstein. Sure she’s taking a little heat on her illegal activities, and making lame excuses for them, but she doesn’t seem to be particularily worried about it. Dodd is up to his ears in trouble within his state, and while I hope CT votes him out….why is it, that I have a sinking feeling, he will be back.
Barney Franks keeps going on as if it was EVERYONE elses fault for the housing market tanking, and blaming everyone, but thee one he should be pointing a finger at. Himself. Yet he doesn’t seem to care. He just continues with his b.s. barrage.
Do they know something we don’t? Do they know, that in 2010 they can’t be touched? Do they know re-elections won’t be necessary, since they plan to just shred the constitution, and become life long leaders?
It’s sure making me wonder.
capejasmine on April 21, 2009 at 6:23 PM
I think there is a good possibility that Obama plans to be a one term President. It’s just that he expects that one term to last forever.
Ordinary American on April 21, 2009 at 6:23 PM
The instantiation of universal health care shut out the conservatives in Britan for ten years.
But I think enough economic spaghetti is going to stick to the wall that we wont have that great depression you guys are lusting for.
strangelet on April 21, 2009 at 6:19 PM
and it is that same healthcare in briian that have the conservatives winning local elections in landslides. We do not need a bad economy to win. we simply need taxes to go up. With Obama that is a feat accomplished. From cap and trade, to EPa regulations, to helathcare taxes, cig taxes, internet taxes. the label of tax and spend for the left will come out of the closet and be dust off to great effect . the GOP couldn’t use it in 2008 because they were the same and the dems ran as fiscal conservatives in 2006, and 2008. they will have their record in 2010 AND 2012.
You get an outsider for the GOP like Sanford, Jindel or Palin who do not raise taxes and spend out of control and no matter what the economy is doing the dems are done. Throw in a boondoggle of healthcare and uncontrolled immigration and they may not get a chance again for power for another 30 years if the GOp stands by its basic guildpots of individualism and liberty
unseen on April 21, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Birds of a feather……
Johan Klaus on April 21, 2009 at 6:27 PM
How is that any different from how liberals were against Bush?
Aside from the poor grammar, that was exactly your side’s position. And that’s in the context of war, with soldiers’ lives on the line.
Don’t go crying now.
Esthier on April 21, 2009 at 6:27 PM
This is why it is so important to become informed and actively participating in civics. The GOP hasnt begun to put anyone in the spotlight who could substantially take him out YET. If you think I am wrong I wont feel any anger if you correct me. That means we need to take Congress. That means voting in conservatives, and voting out the old guard if need be(and I think its terribly needed). Hot air does an awesome job at keeping us informed and helping us to make those judgement calls. We need to be organizing enmasse and making sure those we put in office will not be swayed by a picture of pecs and an expensive steak dinner. BO is well on his way to being the “mini me” of Chavez.
canditaylor68 on April 21, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Would you go to Canada for your healthcare?
Johan Klaus on April 21, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Great King!
maverick muse on April 21, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Class, notice how her first sentence ends with an Alinsky-esque ad hominem? That’s necause she knows she is lying thru her teeth.
http://www.militantislammonitor.org/article/id/3696
Better have Zsa Zsa give you some better material, kid.
Del Dolemonte on April 21, 2009 at 6:31 PM
And The One doesn’t have to forcefully take over the press, he’s already got it.
kirkill on April 21, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Chuck Grassley – take notes!
beatcanvas on April 21, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Obama only expanded the policy. Of course the dems were in control of congress for the prior two years. And there is the little detail of taking over control of General Motors.
Johan Klaus on April 21, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Don’t forget that both Obama and Chavez are very tight with anti-American, Leftist terrorist Billy Ayers.
OxyCon on April 21, 2009 at 6:39 PM
The instantiation of universal health care shut out the conservatives in Britan for ten years.
But I think enough economic spaghetti is going to stick to the wall that we wont have that great depression you guys are lusting for.
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The health care system in the UK is failing. They’ve cut life saving drugs for cancers from the program. Women with breast cancer either need to pony up out of their own pockets, or die. Nice choice eh? Especially when most probably contribute to the program via their taxes.
They also need to pay for their own dental care…out of pocket. Not such a great thing, is it?
As for a depression? Probably not. But trust me. When people are paying out the whazzoo in taxes, not just at the federal level, but the local, and state levels….the voices will get louder. When people have to scrimp, and save, just to buy groceries, or pay their electric bill..and nothing is left over for extras…..the economy won’t be good anyway.
I thought Democrats were out to help others. By what we’ve seen with Diane Feinstein today….seems like they’re helping themselves, more than anyone else.
capejasmine on April 21, 2009 at 6:49 PM
God bless Steve King. It’s so refreshing to have a politician who actually speaks his mind.
I don’t always agree with him, but certainly appreciate his candor.
He’s dead on the mark here.
bigred on April 21, 2009 at 7:25 PM
I think Obama realizes that no matter what, a lot of people who didn’t vote in 2008 are not going to stay home in 2012, and they are NOT going to vote for him. 48/52, despite the spin, was not a ‘landslide’ per the whores of the MSM.
GarandFan on April 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM
In addition to both being nationalizers, they are both bent on vote fraud. Don’t forget that Obama’s entire pre-electoral-politics career was with the vote-fraud group ACORN. Also, Chavez, Ayers and Obama are all “secret” Muslims. William “Abu Zayd” Ayers is pretty up-front about it. Chavez uses “inshallah” as a salutation, and Obama is known to have lied extensively about his Muslim upbringing.
The Koran isntructs Muslims to do exactly this. When in infidel territory, they are SUPPOSED to lie about their religion, if by doing so they can advance Islamic conquest. Thus Obama’s known lying is an indication that this is what he is up to. Not proof, but real evidence.
A rundown of some of Obama’s many Islamofascist ties here.
Alec on April 21, 2009 at 7:49 PM
There isn’t an ideological concept that Chavez believes that Obama would not have heard in Church or with his early
alliesAyers.fixed
sloopy on April 21, 2009 at 7:50 PM
It is possible, of course, that he figures his next election is already in the bag. For various reasons.
Alana on April 21, 2009 at 8:21 PM
No, you misunderstood King. BHO is doing everything now so that folks will forget about it three years from now.
jgapinoy on April 21, 2009 at 8:31 PM
amid the random quotes from obscure fanatics, can you find a mention of al qaeda?
they called him a house negro, daddy-o.
sesquipedalian on April 21, 2009 at 9:05 PM
barry didn’t give acorn 4 billion for nothing. acorn and alinky’s perpetual crisis will ensure we’ve got us a president for life.
peacenprosperity on April 21, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Hear, Hear that’s my congressman and
he’s never afraid
to call a spade a spade!
Or in this case a commie dictator a commie dictator wannbe.
Presidente Pinnochio is not worried about getting re-elected as POTUS in 2102 because;
He had such any easy time beating that pandering old barnacle McCain that he sees himself, in his self absorbed, egotistical mind as Presidente of the World.
With the help of the media who knows?
Who is pulling Pinnochio’s strings?
We need far more Steve Kings and far fewer McCain’s.
dhunter on April 21, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Yeah. Too bad he totally sucked a** as a candidate and lost really badly. Other than that, he would have been f**king great.
Instead of fantasizing about whether the candidate of a** might have made a decent President, why don’t you fantasize how cool it would have been to run a candidate who actually might have had a chance to win. Or just shut up and enjoy the Presidency you enabled by nominating that feckless turd McCain in the first place.
austinnelly on April 21, 2009 at 11:13 PM
I was telling people over 5 years ago that if they wanted to see the future of america, to watch shovits at work. Yes here we are.
allrsn on April 21, 2009 at 11:44 PM
One or two Republicans with functioning testicles is, at best, a “distraction” and no real threat to the messiah’s grand plan. But they may represent the crack in the dam. Let’s see if, over the next few weeks, they are cowed and fall silent or if their courage will empower other elected eunuchs to regrow a pair.
SKYFOX on April 22, 2009 at 7:22 AM
Obama isn’t risking anything.
By 2012, with a White House rigged census and 50 states with ACORN rigged voting roles, there’s no chance he will lose. Regardless of how the American people actually vote.
MarkTheGreat on April 22, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Obama is making the big push.
Johnson had the advantage with his Great Society of doing it in the name of the dead President, He made it a memorial to JFK
Obama made his first rounds of give aways to the banks, and the money stopped there. His hard core adore him, but it isn’t cranking like he needs with the rest of the country
On the other hand, he obviously doesn’t care much about the rest of the country, he is an ideologue, not Mother Teresa. There is a big stone of resentment against the America he despises and it shows in his actions. Obama deals the petty insult like few Pres, most of whom did it off camera
If anyone thinks Obama was unaware how his American put downs overseas would be taken by America lovers back home they are dreamers
So it does not have to be a grand plan. It has to be a plan that feels good to Obama. No one lasts 20 years in the church of Rev wright if they have true held convictions otherwise.
I have watched the politicans disassemble the City of Detroit over my lifetime, mostly grudge driven. The Obama bulldozer is nothing new
entagor on April 22, 2009 at 1:05 PM