Comments on: Barack Obama Now Nominated for a “Stewie” Award http://stockcarspin.com/2009/12/02/barack-obama-now-nominated-for-a-stewie-award/ A NASCAR Blog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:45:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: hopper http://stockcarspin.com/2009/12/02/barack-obama-now-nominated-for-a-stewie-award/comment-page-1/#comment-514 hopper Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:33:42 +0000 http://stockcarspin.com/?p=573#comment-514 Steve, I feel the same way. I have actually noticed quite a few similarities between America and NASCAR. Both were started in similar fashions. Both were great, and both once again can become great. Right now, both are under a bit of a Liberal/Communist rule. But with some better leadership, both can become great once again. Merry Christmas, and that will NOT be the last time you see those words on this blog before December 26th. Steve, I feel the same way. I have actually noticed quite a few similarities between America and NASCAR. Both were started in similar fashions. Both were great, and both once again can become great. Right now, both are under a bit of a Liberal/Communist rule. But with some better leadership, both can become great once again.

Merry Christmas, and that will NOT be the last time you see those words on this blog before December 26th.

]]> By: Steve http://stockcarspin.com/2009/12/02/barack-obama-now-nominated-for-a-stewie-award/comment-page-1/#comment-513 Steve Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:39:58 +0000 http://stockcarspin.com/?p=573#comment-513 I remember in high school we read a book called "Democracy in America" by a French author named Alexis DeToqueville. I think he came to America in the early 1800's, and one of his major points was that our country is much less about freedom than it is about equality. By his ambitious schemes to redistribute wealth, now to equalize poverty, Barack fits the equality mold quite well. Also I don't remember whether it was George Orwell who presented the idea of pigs and men around a table where they had become indistinguishable. And I think in the same sense, I think one line was that "everyone was equal, but some were more equal than others". I may be mixing my prophetic authors, hopefully Marc will rejoin to correct me! Anyhow, I see Nascar and the Obama dynasty as reflections of each other. Tom Wolfe's book "The Last American Hero", is a description of Junior Johnson, one of the greatest innovators in racing history. Also I recall the great stories about Smokey Yunick. It all brings to mind my repetitive recollection from "Easy Rider" regarding individual freedom and a free individual. What a country!, in the words of Barack the Great, no better than any other! Hopper, thank you for your great ability to read the minds and hearts of your contributors. Let's keep in mind the real meaning of this Christmas season, and rest comfortably in the truth of Who is really in charge of all! I remember in high school we read a book called “Democracy in America” by a French author named Alexis DeToqueville. I think he came to America in the early 1800′s, and one of his major points was that our country is much less about freedom than it is about equality. By his ambitious schemes to redistribute wealth, now to equalize poverty, Barack fits the equality mold quite well. Also I don’t remember whether it was George Orwell who presented the idea of pigs and men around a table where they had become indistinguishable. And I think in the same sense, I think one line was that “everyone was equal, but some were more equal than others”. I may be mixing my prophetic authors, hopefully Marc will rejoin to correct me!
Anyhow, I see Nascar and the Obama dynasty as reflections of each other. Tom Wolfe’s book “The Last American Hero”, is a description of Junior Johnson, one of the greatest innovators in racing history. Also I recall the great stories about Smokey Yunick. It all brings to mind my repetitive recollection from “Easy Rider” regarding individual freedom and a free individual. What a country!, in the words of Barack the Great, no better than any other!
Hopper, thank you for your great ability to read the minds and hearts of your contributors. Let’s keep in mind the real meaning of this Christmas season, and rest comfortably in the truth of Who is really in charge of all!

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