Constitution | Political Society Online

Rahm Emanuel Goes To Chicago, Asserting Liberal Nationalism Over Representative Government

October 5, 2010 dsniffin 1 comment

Tyranny From Above, Never From Below

While some may view Rahm Immanuel’s attempt to run for mayor of Chicago as simply a classic example of an arrogant politian stretching the law for this own political gain; it displays an even deeper trend in Liberal ideology that is eating way at the fabric of American society. This ideological poison is a belief in nationalism over federalism, and a denial of political representation in favor of bureaucratic governance.

Since the rise of American progressivism, the powers of states and local municipalities have been subverted under federal control. In the 1910’s under Wilson and in the 1930’s under FDR to the present day, the federal government has seized powers that were never granted to it by the US constitution and were meant to be in the control of state governments (see the 10^th amendment to the constitution!!!). This trend is the reason why the federal government has grown exponentially, seizing powers meant to be run by the states such as education and almost all welfare programs. The push for a national healthcare system is a clear example of Liberal distain for local governance. If one remembers Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts it was primarily due to the people of Massachusetts already having their own state run socialized healthcare system and not needing a federal one. The Federal government was seizing the power over healthcare, taking it away from the people of Massachusetts; the people voted in Senator Brown to vote against this federal takeover.

Liberals believe they know better than the direct representatives of the people on the local level and seek to force citizens to accept the Liberal agenda in states where it would never pass state legislatures or popular votes. Liberals believe those who deny their agenda are too “stupid”, “brains washed” or “corrupted” to see the merits of the plan that is the pathway to social liberty and equality for all. Therefore, Liberals seek to impose a tyranny on society by ignoring the constitution and 10^th amendment, forcing everyone to accept nationalist policies. Liberals treat the American people like naughty children to be dealt with and babied. Representative government on the local and state level prevents Liberal reform so it must be destroyed and replaced with nationalism.

Liberals typically use the argument that massive welfare programs would not be possible without the aid of the federal government, because the states do not have the resources to complete welfare goals (ignoring the obvious solution of allowing the states to tax more and lower federals to pay for state programs). This is an unsubstantiated red hearing constructed to justify national tyranny and destruction of the constitution for the sake of progress. Nations throughout Europe have adopted the policies Liberals desire with populations of under 5 million. Most Liberal states easily achieve these population numbers and could implement socialist states similar to European “utopias” whenever they desire. Yet, they choose not to because the people don’t desire it! Instead of believing in bottom up representation, Liberals have forged ahead with imposing their utopian vision on the entire nation. They believe they are smarter than the plebian classes who they must coddle and manipulate for every election to achieve their visionary future.

Spin Doctors

Ron Emanuel personifies this Liberal position. His actions throughout his years as Obama’s chief of staff and campaign advisor show his political stance on The People. He announced in 2008 the strategy and planning for media relations and presidential action would carried out just like it was during the presidential race. Larry King’s interview with Bob Woodward (by no means a conservative) for his new book “Obama’s Wars” gives us a clear glimpse into the Obama Whitehouse as run like a presidential campaign. In the interview , Obama is described as split over every issue between Emanuel with his fellow media advisors, and Obama’s policymaking teams. With policy compromised for political poll numbers. Each action taken and word stated by Obama is carefully crafted to overcome and manipulate the “dumb, stupid, misunderstanding, mislead, fool hearty, backward, crazy and racist” American people, instead of honest, upfront policy decisions.

(See endnotes for Woodward interview)

Emanuel’s position in the White-house as chief of staff and campaign manager as minister of propaganda (not nefarious per say) show a clear trend of the Liberal elite towards disdain for the american people. Rather than being honest and attempting to convince people to adopt their ideas, Liberals feel they must control and manipulate them so that elections are won, and the nanny state agenda can be forced on the people who would not accept it otherwise. IT’S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!

Emanuel’s attempt to run for mayor in a city where his residency is in question, demonstrates his disdain for representative politics and the belief in a governing class of intellectual elite. By going to Washington Emanuel sacrificed his residency in Chicago for a chance at national politics. Now that a mayoral position has opened up, Emanuel has seized an opportunity to seek office. He no longer is living in the town he calls home and yet he wants to represent the people there? This is a clear disdain for representation of a people coming from among the citizenry of Chicago.

Hillary Clinton, before her election to New York’s senate seat in 2000, bought a house for the specific goal of seeking office there. Clinton and Emanuel’s actions are perfect examples of Liberals who believe in their own social caste of career politicians who can serve the people anywhere, and qualified for any office. The politics, needs and beliefs of people vary from state to state; America is a diverse country of over 300 million people, yet Liberals believe in a Uniform America. This Uniform America is a place where every city and state should achieve the same goal of a utopian feature run from the capital of Washington. Policies based on geography shouldn’t differ because everywhere should be made to reflect a care-taking government that acts to shield people from themselves, and decisions can be made by any “properly” educated intellectual. The Liberal dream is a nation without these boundaries of states, and national government administering through a bureaucratic system of professional politicos, a just utopia, where equality and socialism is guaranteed! Theirs is a a movement called progressivism and Uniform America is their true goal whether its naive ones know it or not!

It’s time American’s say NO to a political social class whether Democrat or Republican Liberal Progressive, that can bend the rules to their gains, and does not recognize the value of representation from among one’s peers. Vote out your career politician and put in a true representative from among THE PEOPLE!

Endnote: Woodward Interview with Larry King