The right wing loves to toss out the following phrase:
Obama has declared war on ____________________. (insert whatever in the blank)
Mother Jones?writer Dave Gilson recently pulled together this excellent and well-researched list (with links!) of the things upon which President Barack Obama has declared war, according to right wing politicians and media pundits.
Here are some of my faves:
- Christmas trees
- Poor people (?????)
- The Forbes 400
- The American farmer
- Fishing!
- Cheerios????
- Human Excellence
- Poker
- The Bowl Championship Series (this is a dead link…sort of like the dead argument)
- Knowledge!
- Facts (hahaha)
- Vegan shops
- Fun!
- Sloth (ha)
- Conscience
- The internet
- Mousepads
- Coffee mugs
- Transparency
- Ireland (?)
- Greed (shouldn’t we all be trying to fight this monster?)
- Education innovation
- Everything (except America’s enemies)
And of course, there are victims on the list who always feel victimized. Fox News, conservative talk radio, gun owners, religion, rich people, etc…
Want to read the entire list? Visit Mother Jones.
Tiffany Willis is the founder and editor-in-chief of Liberal America. An unapologetic member of the Christian Left, she has spent most of her career actively working with ?the least of these? and disadvantaged and oppressed populations. She’s passionate about their struggles. To stay on top of topics she discusses,?like her?Facebook page,?follow her on Twitter, or?connect with her via LinkedIn. She also has?a?grossly neglected personal blog?and a?literary quotes blog that is a labor of love. Find her somewhere and join the discussion.
