The South: Last Bulwark Against Tyranny

In the modern political arena; politics are often couched in terms exclusive to the that of the two major parties.  What is conspicuously absent from this fairly recent understanding, is the role regionalism has played for most of American history.  Although the differences between Democrats and Republicans often take center stage; the issues that divide regions can be even more sharp. 


This has manifested itself most profoundly between the South and the New England States. From the War of 1812; when the New England States threatened secession over economic issues, to the War Between the States, when the Souths right of secession was denied.  The two regions have sparred over economic, cultural, and political issues.  One of the most contentious issues has been what the role, and the extent of federal power should be.  Dr. Clyde Wilson has written an excellent essay about the recent health care vote and why the South was the only region solidly opposed to it. Story here.

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Castro Gives Ringing Endorsement For Obamacare

In my discussions with those who supported the health-care reform bill, I often evoked the notion of health-care being the cornerstone of socialism.  Of course, this is always dismissed as an unfair characterization of their views.   They never seem to want to admit that the basis of their belief system is in fact socialism.  So, they devise euphemistic terms such as "liberal", and "progressive", in an attempt to conceal the obvious.  Also, in an effort to deflect criticism, they will often attempt to paint those who disagree as having irrational fears  of said proposals.  This is precisely the tactic used against Republicans by President Obama in order to silence criticism. Now comes support from Fidel Castro for Obamacare.

Revealing a gross ignorance of the intended purpose of one of America's founding documents, the island dictator stated:

"It is really incredible that 234 years after the Declaration of Independence ... the government of that country has approved medical attention for the majority of its citizens, something that Cuba was able to do half a century ago,"

Perhaps this really is a "Bolshevik Plot." Story here.

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