Letter to the Editor: Obama's Scandals, by CCTA Education Chairman, Nancy Murdoch

“We’re gonna punish our enemies, and we’re gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to us.”

Those are the words of President Obama on October 2010. It’s quite apparent he meant it, and those in his administration used the tenor of that statement to be sure it happened.


Hundreds of conservative and Christian groups faced harassment and unfair treatment when they applied for 501(c)(4) status while left leaning groups were approved within months, not years. Some groups were targets of audits, FBI investigations, unreasonable demands, and tyrannical treatment by the government---the same government the president said we should trust. Donors to the Democrats got huge government loans (think Solandryl) for harebrained schemes that went up in fairy dust.

Firing the sitting IRS commissioner, Steven Miller (who will leave in June regardless) is only a token action. We have not heard the president withdraw his “punish” remark or clarify it, but we have heard him vilify the tea party, even though the biggest crime of the tea party is disagreeing with Obama’s big government schemes. When tragedy happens, he speaks of civility, but his own manner belies the statement. In fact, some would question where the priorities and loyalties of this administration lie. They have prosecuted more whistle blowers than all other administrations combined. When Gregory Hicks failed to goosestep to the demands of the State Department, he was demoted. Other individuals have had their lives turned upside down and virtually destroyed for daring to speak out against injustices.

When caught doing something nefarious, those in charge don’t know anything about anything. A low level bureaucrat is always cast as the fall guy. Generally the peon isn’t fired, but moved to another department, out of the limelight. One can’t help but question why so much responsibility is laid on individuals with no accountability and no names. We didn’t elect these people.

The main stream media (also known as the Obama Public Relations Firm) either under report or ignore stories critical of the Obama regime and/or their ideology. Benghazi got little coverage before the election, and what was reported was often incorrect. The Sandy Hook tragedy was covered 24/7. However, the trial and conviction of mass murderer, Kermit Gosnell, received scant notice. It appears innocent children are only important when they are gunned down, but ignored when they have their spines severed. Now AP is up in arms because they are on the receiving end of Chicago style politics. Those whose job it is to be skeptical of government and inform the public are cheerleaders until their ox is gored.

This corruption has had a devastating effect on the American people. We are divided as never before. We don’t trust the government, our elected leaders, or the media. From a president who tosses the word “fair” around so cavalierly, we see policy based on lies, thuggery, and incompetency. Transparency has become as opaque as a lead shield.

Some of us actually believe in the rule of law; the Obama administration---not so much. Winning elections is much more important than being honorable. The trappings of the presidency appear to be more important to this administration than actually doing the job. When will the American people learn we elected a “suit”, surrounded by sycophants?

Nancy Murdoch
Havelock, NC