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Gingrich: Obama is most dangerous president in American history


This article on Fox News highlights an issue that many see as central to the coming election. The security of the United States is being undermined by Barack Obama, according to GOP candidate Newt Gingrich. He criticizes the Obama administration's continuing pursuit of political correctness, even if it affects the security of the country in a negative manner. I have heard others make statements like this in recent months, and I worry that there may be some truth to them. The article mentions a recent suicide bombing attempt foiled by the FBI and the Ft. Hood shootings from last year and notes that the administration fervently avoids citing any religious involvement with either of these two events. Is it true that both of these events had nothing to do with religion? Possibly. I am sure that I cannot see into the minds of these criminals. But to avoid talking about the possibility to spare feelings is a dangerous road to go down. If there was no religious involvement, then that's fine, but it is important that the dangers associated with religious extremism, regardless of affiliation, are discussed and dealt with. 


I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. But I do want our elected officials to keep us safe.

Beginning at the beginning

I initially got interested in politics when I was very young. That is to say that I became aware of people debating issues and coming to terms when I was young. I remember when Ronald Reagan was elected I was devastated, but I didn't know why. I just couldn't believe it, my whole world was about to change. I was 4.

Looking back on Reagan's presidency, I feel that he did a pretty good job. By pretty good of course, I mean that he was one of the best presidents we have had. He ended the cold war, engineered an economic boom, and made America great again. Not that we hadn't been great, I feel that he just raised the bar. Most of my political ideology then comes from this time in my life. I remember the 80's being a wonderful time as a child, and I'm sure that contributes to my feelings as well.

I also remember loving the political cartoons of the time, especially Bloom County. I didn't understand everything that was discussed, but I sure was entertained. I go back and read those again now and still get enjoyment out of them, but of course now they make sense.

All that to say, I am a child of the 80's, I'm pretty conservative, and I look forward to learning more about our great country in these next several weeks!