A Short Post About the Death of Bill Sparkman

We should have all waited before we blamed Glenn Beck and Michelle Malkin for the death of Bill Sparkman, the census worker who died with the word "Fed" written on his chest and his census card taped to his head. Sparkman in fact killed himself, trying to make his death look like murder.

There. I said it.


I have no doubt that many good people see themselves as Republicans. I have no doubt many good people watch Glenn Beck on Fox News and listen to his radio show. Even more good people visit Michelle Malkin's site. I'm no better than any of these people, even if I think I'm right and they're wrong on most--well, all issues.

And when Michelle Malkin now demands an apology from those who had accused her and other Conservatives of inciting murder, she's right. Even those of us who were cautious and waited for the final proof that this was indeed a politically motivated murder, thought this image below had a lot of truth to it.

But where do we go from here? Before we leave the middle ground, can't we use this as--to borrow a phrase--a learning experience?

While Beck, Limbaugh, and Malkin didn't cause the death of Bill Sparkman, we should all move back a bit. Will the news that this was a suicide make these people use even more extreme rhetoric? How many times will we hear Hitler's name now that we know Sparkman killed himself? Now that we know the truth, is it time to revive the theory that the upcoming census will lead to concentration camps?

I do hope the people who cynically abuse the memory of the Holocaust and the fears caused by the Recession move back a little. It wasn't their fault this time, but the divisions they create can still potentially do much worse. None of these people can deny that the hateful violence we thought had brought about the hanging of Bill Sparkman is there, waiting for a trigger.

Remember how Obama bowed to the Japanese Emperor, causing us all to lose our FREEDOM?

Ever since the news of Obama bowing to the Emperor, Republicans have been keeping themselves busy with Japanese bowing protocol. With dozens of commenters adding their know-how of Japanese customs, this latest move by Obama proves yet again that he wants to destroy our FREEDOM. This bow is absolutely cringe worthy!

Here's Westsound Modern:

Each movement, the depth of the bow, placement of the hands, every aspect, has a specific intended meaning between the bower and the bowee as it were. The picture of Obama bowing before the Japanese Emperor making the rounds today is truly cringe worthy.

I'll let commenters of American Digest do the rest of the talking:

There you have it; surrender of the American benign hegemony - in black and yellow.

Very sad. Bowing improperly, which is what you see here, is considered highly insulting in Japan. You can see the strain in the Emperor's face. He is embarrassed for 0bama.

Can hardly wait for his meeting with Native American tribal elders when he raises his hand and proclaims "How".

This BHO bow, because of its degree of declination and the shamefully rounded back, is in Japanese eyes the bow of a crippled toilet attendant to his supreme master.

This is cute and all, but the President is half-Black, so... Anyone has anything to relate this greeting to slavery? Thanks, marvin Mattingly:

What a complete idiot! I guess Ol Hopy Change just can't get off the plantation. Still bowing down to the masa.

Nice!

Free Republic Members Want to Start a Revolution

It's nice to see that some politicians are working for the people. Thanks, Nancy Pelosi. You're on my side, and I'm grateful for that.

Here's what the good people at Free Republic say:

A poster is calling for Civil Disobedience, because

It's obvious by now the body politic is replete with socialists, Communists and fascists who have no regard for the Constitution, the rule of law or the people. Their only goal is the utter destruction of the Constitution and our Democratic Republic.

Unfortunately for them we are the majority. It is time we take the next step by putting our heads together and form mass resistance to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution ourselves since the three branches of government are seeking complete domination over our lives. There can be no holding back. The time is now to put our heads together and show the socialists we are taking back our country!!!

I don't know how he decides he's a majority, but I'll move on. So... how do commenters react to the idea of civil disobedience? If you guess that they disagree because what we really need is armed resistance you'd be correct.

If by “civil disobedience” you mean “armed revolution” then I agree...

There is a time for "thinking about it", a time for "talking about it", and then comes a time finally for "doing something aobut it".

Come on! Do something aobut it! But what?

A military coup works for me.

Oh... Thanks for clarifying it for me, buccaneer81. Anyone else?

It’s only treason if you are unsuccessful.

Thanks, Blood of Tyrants, with the signature: "The Second Amendment. Don't MAKE me use it."

See, that is the only way. If you get 1,000,000 people to show up in DC with guns, and another 50,000 with guns at each state capital they might get the point.

Okay... This is getting a little too much...

The Senate had better hold. If it does not they will feel the wrath of Revolution.

When one steps out their front door, gun in hand, and sees that all the neighbors are doing the same thing, that’s the day the revolution starts. Then we all head on over to the nearest house of ill repute (any government building) and take back our country.

Anyone has anything to add?

Remember the good old days when we shot Commies instead of electing them?

Thanks, Kickass Conservative!