Enough is Enough

In My Opinion
Recently, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said, "I hope that's based on substance and not the fact that he's an African-American" when referring to Republicans who are opposing Obama and his policies. Reid should be ashamed. Ashamed for two reasons.  One, this is a man of power and authority, the leader of the Senate, stoking racial fires.  The other reason is that he dares to suggest that the Republicans who disagree with this president do so because of his race. As a conservative, I am so sick of the left crying racist when anyone disagrees with Obama.  It's as if no one has ever disagreed with a president before.  What did the left attribute prior criticisms to when race could not be used?

Over the past weekend, a rodeo clown at a state fair in Missouri wore an Obama mask and proceeded to do whatever comedy that rodeo clowns do. The fallout over this from the political left has been inexplicable. The Senator, the Governor, and the Lt. Governor of Missouri, plus the state fair officials, all denounced the 'insensitivity' shown by this clown.  The clown himself has been banned from performing at this state fair. Why? This has been going on for years. And, since when can't we poke fun at our president? Do these people believe that this president can't be touched? We all know about the incessant mocking and belittling of George Bush during his tenure. I don't recall the outrage. This has been going on forever in this country...until now.  Now, when this president is mocked, there is retribution and apologies. Let's remember, this is our president, not a divine figure. And yet, the left has no tolerance for any criticism towards this man. What's up with that?

What's up is that the political left is trying to shut down any oppositional speech or thought.  What's up is that the political left throws the weight of the government behind targeting conservatives because of political beliefs. What's up is that the political left tries to intimidate anyone who is not in lockstep with this administration. What's up is that the political left labels conservatives as the enemy.

What's up is that the political left has become an oppressive place to be for free speech and thought. And, while the political left prides itself on being tolerant of all people, we know they do not tolerate a Republican/conservative. Shame on Harry Reid. Shame on the political leaders who cowered over a clown.