Is Liberalism A Mental Illness?

I once heard a radio talk show host say that “liberalism is a mental illness.” Though I discounted it then, I am beginning to have second thoughts about his comment.

I grew up when the Democrat party was, by today’s standards, a conservative party. For example, it was not a right-wing nut that said, “Ask now what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Those were the words of John F. Kennedy, a Democrat. Why then do I consider the party of my youth as victims of mental illness?

The short answer is Barack Obama.

This man who often talks about how the Republicans drove the car in the ditch when his policies are driving the car of state over a cliff! Most Americans did not want his healthcare program but he pressed the petal to the metal and pass what is arguably the most controversial bill in modern politics. Did the Democrats object? No, most of them voted for this monstrosity and tried to deny or avoid that fact in the mid-term elections. Apparently, the warm tingly feeling running down their legs prevented them from healing the people. To make matters worse, Ms Pelosi that we would like it after we passed it.

Now many of them stand on the edge of unemployment wondering what happened. The even more naive are trying to minimize the impact healthcare had on the election. Moreover, many say that the reason for their demise was that people didn’t like either party. While there may be a kernel of truth in their statement, even the most ignorant political observer would have to say, “it’s the healthcare bill stupid.” That is why I believe these guys are mentally ill to follow an unknown, slick-talking Chicago community over the cliff political disaster. Little do they realize that this man’s idealistic folly will be an economic burden on generations to come. The fact that seasoned, savvy politicians would follow this pied piper over the cliff, leaves me to conclude that…

“Liberalism is a Mental Illness.”