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Obama leading us like buffalo over a cliff
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Aug. 10, 2009 12:46 am
The Plains Indians had a plan to feed their people. Their chief would decide when and where to drive a herd of buffalo over a cliff. Then the Indians would gather at the base to feast. They were fed while barely having to work for a living. This worked as long as there were enough buffaloes for the next stampede. The poor buffaloes were being misled. We all know the demise of the buffalo helped lead to the demise of American Indians.
I believe that the Obama/Pelosi/Reid/Frank group in Congress has a similar plan for the American public with their socialist health care reform. And it seems a large number of Americans are behaving just like the buffalo. When will they wise up and tell the Obama administration to stop this stampede to socialism? Or will they let themselves be led into the abyss?
Meanwhile, a large percentage of Americans recognize some need for a few changes in health care. But we fear huge changes being proposed will lead to a disaster for our society. Write your congressmen and tell them to say no to Obama's plans.
Arleigh Clemens
Coralville
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