A Universal Political Tool

Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
--The Who

Many opponents of President Bush claimed that his administration used 'fear mongering' to get things done--particularly w.r.t. military action.

How is what President Obama and his administration doing any different? If we don't pass this $2 trillion stimulus package, the economy will collapse. If we don't pass this $9 trillion health care spending plan, the system will collapse.

Two sides of the same coin.

The only way we get off this ride? Cast off our proclivity for rigid behavior during times of threat. Stop depending on politicians and their 'experts' for assessment of severity during difficult times.

Otherwise, governments will contintue to exploit difficult situations to consolidate greater and greater power.