.....and His truth is marching on!.....

"They are the Congressmen, the Senators, the State Senators, "
- All elected officials. Tells me you're in the minority.

"Our children are taught in our public schools that the United States is evil, that it is a bully, and that the United States should be more like Europe. Our children are taught that 9-11 was an inside job, that we dropped the atomic bomb on Japan because we are racists, and they are taught to reject the constitution"
- Not fair to just make things up to support your argument. Show me anything to back any of that nonsense up.

"Barack Hussein Obama"
- I am unclear as to why you use his middle name and not Saint Ronnie's. Please explain. Ooohh! It's because it's the same name as the Iraqi dictator! So subtle.

"There is little doubt that the political revolution has begun"
- I have a great deal of doubt. Tea party is a grab bag of nuts, doesn't count as a revolution. You're not referring to Occupy Wall Street are you?

"Clearly the Republican Party needs to continue its return to its conservative values"
- Please do and continue to marginalize yourselves. The party of grumpy old white men. Huzzah!

Do yourself and everyone else a favor and get your news somewhere other than Fox and Glen Beck.

Jeff.. Care to leave a last name. I would love the opportunity for a debate.

Couldn't agree more Tom. Parents have to stop and pay attention to what their kids are being taught. It's sad how many people don't pay attention to what is happening. People should have to pass a current affair test to vote. Today's parents aren't much more mature than their kids! The immaturing/wussification of America!

Lovely...as we talk of party, no mention of the unity...we will not go back to the days of Ronnie...or George Bush...I remember his lies. So excuse the blowback but this is the price you pay. Republican president lied...Iraq... admit to the high crimes and treason...then we can heal

Dear Patch,
If I send you a political essay with random statements that are not supported by any facts, no discussion of issues that are relevant and filled with pure rhetoric would you be willing to publish it? I have a great article on why Mitt Romney is the next antichrist that I think your readers would enjoy.

Thanks
A political Commentary

The biggest problem with the left is that you ALL subscribe to ridiculous mantras like "Live and Let Live" "If it feels good do it" "anything goes" and blah blah blah blah
You are just allto weak and cowardly to actually make a stand on something that is of a true value in nature. Ok soif the lefts mantras are ok then anything goes..... I guess next it will be legal to marry farm animals....or actually didnt Mr. Pelosi already do that? Live and let live with respectability, decency and morality...
GOD IS AROUND

Speaking of Ronald Reagan, many of his policies would have had him booed and jeeered off the stage at GOP presidential debates this year. He agreed to a compromise with a combination of tax increases coupled with large spending cuts to try to deal with the deficit. That sounds like exactly what President Obama is in favor of. Did you ever listen to President Reagan talk about had to deal with those who entered the country illegally? His positions were way to the left of those that control todays national GOP. It's all on youtube just search for "Ronald Reagan immigration."

As far as "taking back shcool boards" goes, that is one place where politics does not belong since politics is poison to school boards. FYI, School Board members can put in very long hours and receive no compensation (which is fine.) Anyone is free to run for the positions but should leave their politics at the door.

I'd be interested to know where you got your information regarding what children are being taught regarding the dropping of the atomic bomb. What school districts in NJ is that being taught in?

FYI, just because some right wing conspiracy theorist (who has written anti Obama books) said that Mr. Davis was the Presidents mentor, does not mean it is true.

Reagan never comprised his core principles and it is interesting to
Hear you recite the lefts talking points. The spending cuts that Reagan agreed to never materialize and he would regret that layer. As far as tax hikes, you completely ignore the largest tax cuts in history. Taxes were significantly reduced under Reagan. The GOP candidates learned from the betrayal of the Dems. The absurd notion that Reagan would not be welcome in today's GOP is just laughable. And you are correct Bob, let's not let facts get in the way.

Revolution is here ? your kidding ...today is the fourth of july the only way to have a revolution is when we have a few public executions of our politicians ,we've done it before I'm just suggesting something that worked very well before the great liberal concept of wealth redistribution on a scale so vast that it mocks the concept “private property.”...

What a great country we live in.......I am sure we will have many more discussions before November...enjoy the resy of the fourth of July

" Our children are taught in our public schools that the United States is evil, that it is a bully, and that the United States should be more like Europe. Our children are taught that 9-11 was an inside job, that we dropped the atomic bomb on Japan because we are racists, and they are taught to reject the constitution." Tom, can you point to any text or curricula that supports the above? If it's in Holmdel, I'd like to have a word with our school board.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/07/04/love_of_country_2012_114688.html#.T_Tajx-3T-Q.facebook Here's a good explanation of what it's all about - or should be, I think. Happy 4th!

The number of people who swallow this radical right-wing propaganda frightens me. I don't remember such virulent hatred of a sitting President before; racially motivated maybe? Or maybe from our public schools where corporate money has established a presence in place of tax money which is in short supply The majority of people responding to polls during the latter half of Bush 43's presidency said the Country was on the wrong track; now they are saying the same thing. What is the right track? Maybe its when I get my way and my fellow citizens can go to hell? Politicians of both sides make big issues out of things like gay marriage which don't affect most people one way or the other but divert us while the rich get richer and the things we need to do to move successfully into the 21st Century like updating our infrastructure (e.g. water systems) and better educating our citizens get neglected. Everyone wants to have the benefits of a modern civilization but no one wants to pay for it

Oh yes the same liberal playbook. Racially motivated? Tax money in short supply. I am sorry but it is an alternate universe that you live in.

Is that the same alternate universe where they teach that bombing Japan was a racist move, where you can take a course in Rejecting the Constitution 101, and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...?

Mr. Scarano, I see that you taught or teach history at St. Joseph's. Did they tell you to teach these lies? I've always heard that St. Joe's offered a great education, and hearing this would concern me. My own kids and I went to public school, and I've never heard these things being taught.

Another point - I know many people who grew up in the 50's, 60's and 70's, all who love our country as much as you do. Selfishness is a pretty teenage trait; I think it's almost biological at that age. They grew out of it, though. We all want what's best for our country. Unfortunately we don't all always agree on what that is.

My final issue with your opinion is this: rhetoric scares me. Especially rhetoric that is so strongly nationalistic, preaching revolution. I am sure that you aren't a fascist, and yet you are willing to quickly label me a socialist or a communist, because of my beliefs. What I REALLY am is a mother, who wants the best for her family, and who wants peace within her country. I am truly patriotic, and I love the United States of America. But some of you are so vitriolic that you scare me.

I would sincerely love to be able to believe that "we all want what's best for our country." Sadly, I do not believe that to be true.

Ms Kemper, I think you have a very charitable view of Mr. Scarano's political orientation.

Mr Scarano, what are you so angry about? The Republicans and conservative Democrats in Congress have blocked almost everything he 's tried to do except for healthcare reform and even that battle is not over. America continues on its course back to the 19th century that started with Reagan.

If anyone commenting here really believes that ANY politician is on their side, I have a bridge to sell you. Politicians are in it for themselves. They could care less about you! It should be obvious in a state like NJ where they tax and fine you every which way. And for what? Corrupt school systems with 10 vice principals? Road work on our major roadways that only seem to go to one company. Pension funds raided because the budget can't be balanced any other way (how about not spending what you don't have?). Politicians shouting about illegals yet using them on their own estates. What a bunch of two faced liars..all of them. Honestly people who are completely inflexible Democrats or Republicans are the problem, they believe the dogma these political hacks hand out to them. These politicians pick a party that they think will best get them elected. They don't believe in their party's ideals (whatever that may be) they just tell you whatever it is they think you want to hear. And the American people eat it up. We need a middle ground...I'm sick of Republicans and Democrats alike. We need to be able to elect people who aren't millionaires or beholding to millionaires. But I realize that's just a pipe dream...I have to go back to work to pay my taxes so the politicians can spend that money indiscriminately.

People who believe in nothing will accuse people who do to be conspiracy theorists. When in reality it is government that created an illusion that is designed to gain more power negating our constitution. It started with Busch and Obama takes it to the extreme. There is no right left philosophy anymore. The right are starting to act like activists of yesterday, and the left are practicing dangerous right wing policy negating the constitution. It is about power, unfortunately many do not even understand the constitution and more troubling do not understand the behind the scene actions this administration is taking. If one only took a little bit of time to hear the complaints, learn about all the rights organizations battling the white House instead of negating and labeling, you might come to an educated conclusion. There is no reason that government should pass martial law as we have now, no is there reason to violate the constitution and initiate war in Lybia without the authority of Congress. There is no reason to enslave citizens to big interest. But there is reason to do so when people are asleep and clueless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHAwbYpRGkQ&feature=related

Ronald Reagan would be considered a Socialist by the standards of the current crop of er, patriots. Is the Patch only available online? I hope so, because it would be a shame to waste ink on the drivel put forth in this article.

"people willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both" --Benjamin Franklin

I know this is completely redundant and you all know this already - but let's remember that it is possible to express ideas without insults. Attack the idea if you disagree, NOT the person.

Thank you for not turning me into your post monitoring mommy. :)

And an addendum: no bringing up people's children. That won't be tolerated.

You know who you are.

What has happened to the Great Orsini???......we would all love to hear his views on this topic.

Come on Tony, give us a post.

When Andy Warhol spoke about everyone getting 15 minutes of fame, he could not have envisaged a world where every random or extreme thought passing through one's psyche could be posted online and commented upon. Thank you to the Patch for providing, at least in this case, a much needed "safety valve".

IMPEACH OBAMA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b76mBlnm86w

ASimon : correct victory is our only acceptable outcome.

A reminder: attack the argument, NOT the person.

Tony, Good to hear from you. Have fun in Key West.....I know you will ;o

When I think of republican conservatism, I think of Christianity, which is weird given Jesus was a socialist.

Jesus was for big government?

Jesus believed in charity, correct?

Charity ... according to Webster - see 2c "1. benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity
2 a : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy"

Peggy: and only the government can do that?

I never said Jesus was on my team and I never said only governments can help those in need. I just think it’s kind of funny that the “republican face" can vote on women’s health issues because of faith while ignoring the needy.

Peggy: Just trying to understand your argument. Are you saying that Republicans do not care about the poor?

What does cutting funds for the needy say to you?

It says that you are morally and fiscally responsible in creating an economy were the slavery of the welfare state need not exist.

Anders Breivak, who perpetrated the horrendous mass killings in Norway, published a manifesto which contains many of the same talking points covered in this "opinion" piece. Like the author here, he rails against the influence of popular culture, political correctness, the alleged creeping influence of "Marxism", propagandizing in our schools etc. The similarities are very striking. Mercifully this screed is only few paragraphs and not 1500 pages, but the underlying sentiment and seething sense of injustice is worth noting.

video censored 3 times featuring Kennedy and MLKing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH1FaLdABFM&feature=related

Obama just recently threatened to stop SS check distribution to leverage more tax hikes.

ASimon: I am sorry that you are unable to participate in an adult discussion

"ASimon : correct victory is our only acceptable outcome."

Mr. Scarano, the above statement, made by you and your entire post is disturbing and hardly the stuff of "adult discussion". The only difference between your extreme grab bag of perceived wrongs and the Breivak manifesto is its length. One can almost see your post as a "Cliff Notes" version of his manifesto.

There sure is a lot of discussion here, but the solution is quite simple....It's the economy stupid! Just vote Obama and his Democratic followers out of office. End of discussion.

Ms. Bell it does seem that even where there are no personal attacks, your political bias concocts one as a pretext to remove opposing views. Can I tell you to cool your jets too, maam, or is snarkiness only allowed from your anti-Obama brigade?

Thomas Scarano, your reply back to me is exactly why I think it’s funny that the face of republicans is the Christian. Poor people don’t have priority. Other things, like war, are more important than charity. Again, I think it’s kind of funny that the “republican face" can vote on women’s health issues because of faith while at the same time ignoring those Americans in need.

Thanks for the thoughtful discussion Peggy. I think we will just have to agree to disagree

It's amazing to me that folks believe they can hash out political differences on a message board. As a non-partisan person (who sadly does not even vote), I can tell you that neither side looks good...

Jeff:we hash out our differences in many ways. Voting in particular is the most important.

Jeff, VOTE! As long people are respectful, this is a great way to hear other peoples opinions.

I will probably start to vote on a local level. But the presidential elections are so partisan ( bible belt = republican, East/West = democratic), that voting only matters in a few key states.

....but I will only vote if I understand the issues, know the facts and know where the candidates stand... And not for a particular party. Unfortunately, who you vote for is usually partisan.

Jeff, you can declare yourself to be independent.

The ACLU is against Obama and is litigating against Obama's NDAA and SOPA, and the multiple civil rights violations against the American people, The Green party is against Obama and is disgusted, The christians are fighting for violation of rights, The libertarians are warning that Obama is slowly but surely exacting dictator style rule and killing the constitution, which begs the question... what makes you believe you are a liberal if you support Obama?. Well you are not a liberal IMO, you are a cult follower. Forget about parties, It's the we the people vs. a president who scorns the rights of Americans. Vote him out.

Ms. Bell, while I can see from your own profile you don't subscribe to the widely held journalistic practice of staying out of the debate through impartiality, I would have thought you would at least hold to the standards of English class and read before commenting. . I compared the CONTENT of Mr. Scarano's screed to that contained in the Norweigan murderer's manifesto. Please quote precisely where I compare Scarano, the MAN to Brevik, the MAN. You are so anxious to tilt the debate toward your own biases, you are inventing comparisons out of whole cloth. Anyone who has followed the Brevik trial and read his rantings about Marxism, the influence of the 60s culture, and multiculturism in our schools would recognize these exact sentiments written in this piece from a NJ Catholic school history teacher.

Interesting and thought-provoking piece. Political revolution has come to this nation numerous times in its short life. This is yet another such time. Many, many factors are in the mix. Becoming educated on the issues and giving thoughtful consideration to others' points (even if we disagree) helps us understand the situation as well as give us some perspective. Thank you, Mr. Scarano, for entering into the fray.