He's the enemy? Why does that sound like something out of a war film?

[walkwithheroes]

My Dad has gone totally and utterly insane. First, he tells me that FOX News is the only true source of journalism in the United States. Yes, FOX News. Then, he tells me that John Stewart is "the enemy" and some other thing I didn't catch. But, still - John Stewart? That guy from The Daily Show? Yeah. My Dad also told me that, "People are buying guns. I'm telling you, they'll be a Revolution." Yes, I am sad to say this, but: my Dad is insane.




As are other people in this country. It seems gun sales are up. And, its apperently because people are scared Obama will, I don't know, make things all crazy. But - I think people are causing issues by reacting to issues that aren't there. Like, people buying guns and talking about revolutions. . . when nothing has happened to cause people to be scared.



Oh sure, Obama was elected. . .but, I don't see the issue there. He's not even in the White House yet. And yet, so many people are acting like he's just pressed the red button!

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I consulted my conspiracy theorists and ...

[seizard.livejournal.com]

The conspiracy theorist I work with (really scary guy sometimes, you should hear his theories on 9-11) says that people are afraid that someone will assassinate President-Elect Obama and then terrorists will attack in the ensuing chaos while we're leader-less.

It's what people were afraid would happen when JFK was assassinated, that our enemies (Russia & Cuba at the time?) would seize the opportunity and attack.

Re: I consulted my conspiracy theorists and ...

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

It's totally possible that people are worried about an assassination. I think what's really bothing me is the fact that my dad seems to think Obama will "let the Mulisms in" to "take over and put us in camps". And whats worse is he's not alone in these thoughts.

Re: I consulted my conspiracy theorists and ...

[seizard.livejournal.com]

Ah...apparently that comes from a quote from the book he wrote about his father. He stated that if "the situation became difficult" he would be on the side of the muslims.

I'm not sure of the context, but then, I didn't read the book, just the articles about the uproar over the statements.

Re: I consulted my conspiracy theorists and ...

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I know of many people that have not read the book fully, but focus just one a few quotes. That doesn't seem very fair to me. If you are going to judge someone, at least take the time to fully read the man's book.

[kitsune714.livejournal.com]

It seems gun sales are up

I don't think it's the Obama election per se that's making people stock up -- it's the fact that the Democrats are in power, and there's concern that with increased gun control, it'll be harder for you to buy a weapon should you want to purchase one. That said, it's also a very...tumultuous time. Crime's up, the economy's bad, people are looking for a way to help them sleep a bit better at night (like a loaded .38).

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I agree that it might not totally be Obama. But, you wouldn't know that where I am. :/ I have to rant and say: the way my dad and his friends talk, you'd think the Democrats and Obama are going to personally come to their doors, take their guns, and then stick them in camps of some sort. My mom is even talking seriously about moving to Canada!


Times are hard right now, I understand that. But, I also think it does no good going off the handle like my parents and many others are. I say, they need to start working on their problems and make sure the government does the same. Not go around saying some of the offensive things they are saying. And not go around spending hundreds on things they don't need, then turn around and complain about the economy.


It will take time to fix the economy, which will help with crime rates. But, the economy cannot be fixed within weeks or even months. Hell, it might not be back to where it was for the four years the Democrats are the majority in Congress. Change takes time, but that's no reason to get parnoid or scared. Sometimes that just makes things worse.


People can buy all the guns they want. Just please - the people around me need stop talking about revoultions. This is not France and they are not the Beatles.

[rawthorne.livejournal.com]

A revolution against what? The democratically elected president of the biggest democracy on earth? That makes... not a whole lot of sense.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

Good question. What revolution? What camps? If you dislike the democratically elected president, at least have reasons (solid, well thought out, can be proven) reasons as to why.


And why do these people think there will be camps? Which I personally think makes a mockery out of those people who were in actual camps both here and in Europe. How dare my father and people like him joke about being put in camps? To me that's a horrible and almost flip and cruel thing to say.