April 10, 1962: John F. Kennedy makes perhaps the most important phone call of his entire 3-year presidency:

The economy had been recovering from the 1960-61 recession. But then, U.S.Steel made a surprise announcement-- stiff price increases-- a boost that Kennedy considered to be dangerously inflationary.

Mr. Kennedy angrily got Roger Blough---then president of U.S. steel-- on the phone, letting him know (in no uncertain terms) he would do all he could to make life miserable for any selfish executive who'd dare to jeopardize the economy for their own bottom line.

A furious Kennedy then called an impromptu press conference, and delivered a brief, but highly emtional speech, letting Americans know he would not stand for such skullduggery: 

(quote) "In this serious hour in our nation's history, we are confronted with grave crises in Berlin and Southeast Asia. We are devoting our energies to economic recovery, and asking union members to hold down requests for wage increases...But while restraint and sacrifice are being asked of every citizen, the people will find it hard to accept a situation in which a tiny handful of steel executives can show such utter contempt for the interests of 185 million Americans." (unquote)

Within 48 hours (after his speech), US Steel had "voluntarily" rolled back its price hikes, and the  U.S. economy would resume its torrid, 8-year expansion during the remaining years of the 1960's. 

And 47 years later, almost to the day-- March 30, 2009-- Barack Obama would make the phone call that could turn out to become one of the most damaging conversations in U.S. economic history: 

Feeling the need for a "clean-sheet," Mr. Obama had called Richard (Rick) Wagoner, GM's CEO, and gave him a pink slip he most certainly did NOT deserve.

For an entire decade, Wagoner had begun to address GM's issues of quality control, along with erasing the bland-looking, poor-performing cars that had borne the public's perception of inferiority.

But by September, 2008-- after the economy hit the skids-- it would trigger a series of events that would undo all Wagoner's hard work, and destroy his unfolding dream of a GM resurgence.

Once Mr. Obama became president-- besides the banking & housing calamities-- yet another opportunity had had been served up to him on a silver platter; so all Obama had to do was follow through with his covert plan to seize control of the foundering auto industry:

Scene: Obama dialing telephone in the Oval office

Obama: "Hello...Mr. Wagoner?"

Wagoner: "Yes Mr. President"

Obama: "You're fired!"

Wagoner: "You can’t fire me... I quit!"

Obama: "You can't quit! You're fired"

But all levity aside, couldn't Obama (acting Kennedy-esque) just as easily have said:

Obama: "Rick, I’m behind you all the way; Washington will do all it can get you through the downturn; GM is poised to take off and regain market share from the foreign manufacturers".

Obama: (continuing) "You have done an excelent job of improving your quality control...you've developed cars that people are excited about-- the Cadillac CTS; the Malibu; the Buick Enclave; and your introduction of the Chevy Cruze will re-establish the fact that indeed, GM can make a small car that the imports will envy. Congratulations Rick... I'm behind you all the way; call me whenever."

Wagoner: Thanks Mr. president; I'Il do all I can to live up to your-- and our country's-- expectations!" 

But instead, Mr. Obama saw his chance: blame GM's woes not on the economy, but make Wagoner the scapegoat, and seize the government's chance to gobble up 70% of the company's common stock; all the while saying..."I don't want (nor have the time) to run a car company..."

So now, Comrade Obama --- having commandeered GM--  will reduce it to shreds; executing his master plan of elimination: no more large trucks, cars, or s.u.v's. Wagoner's long decade of hard work has gone for naught.

Obama will remake the company in his own image: sterile, "no-fun" cars; ugly little death boxes that run on electricity-- precisely the type of vehicles Americans don't want-- and will spell ultimate doom for America 's most important industry.

But what does Obama care?  He grew up abroad, ignorant of our great love for the automobile, and how it's been an integral part of America 's modern culture and history. 

As a child, did Barack Obama ever go for a long family joy ride, appreciating the freedom and beauty of our land?

As a teen, did he ever hang out at Arby's and go cruisin' with friends, singing along to the radio?

And now as an adult, Mr. Obama is quite willing to end America 's traditional love affair with the conventional automobile.

He will block all domestic drilling-- fulfilling his nefarious goal to force up energy prices-- knowing it will make people more receptive of the folly of battery-powered cars.

But why? Isn't he supposed to be the PRESIDENT? 

It's all about his arrogance; his ego; and his utter contempt for the very country that elected him to its highest office. And as president, he would indeed bring about change-- while clenching an iron fist. 

So now, it's his chance to get even for all of the "sins" of America: sins against the environment... against the disadvantaged... and against the other nations of the world. As an adolescent, THESE are the things Obama detested about America .

And long before Barack Obama ever became president, he had decided he would become famous before the eyes of the world-- it would be his ultimate "reward".

Despite the soaring rhetoric of his tele-prompted speeches-- deep within his subconscious mind- Barack Obama is disdainful of America :

He cares not for its culture.

He cares not for America 's profligate arrogance in the eyes of the rest of the world.

Indeed, he cares more about the rest of the world, because that is where his true fidelity (and heart) lies.

Ever since aspiring to the presidency, Obama had it all planned out; once elected, it would be payback time:

He would put an end to America 's "wastefulness"...a nation comprising 5% of the world's population, yet "hogging" 25% of the world's resources.

He would put an end to the "damage" to the environment by the numero uno offender-- the gasoline-powered automobile. It would be his lasting legacy. 

(begin Obama dream)  "I am now president ...I have the mandate. I will crush all dissension. I will demolish the first two precepts of the Bill of Rights. The old ways are obsolete. It will be a new living Constitution, interpreted as I deem fit; it will be for the benefit of all."

"If you are an achiever, I will tax you into submission, because you have earned more than you need. I will redistribute your wealth; you will be a victim of my fairness." 

"Free speech will be free-- but only if you're for me. I will deal with all opposition; I will demolish the source. I will re-instate the Fairness Doctrine; I will banish talk radio. No FCC broadcasting licenses shall be renewed for anyone who dare speak out against me."

"Assualt weapons shall be banned. Ammunition will be restricted. Hand guns forbidden. We must make the nation safe, but I will defend the criminals. I will protect them from the death penalty. I will absolve teen felons; they deserve a second chance."

"My newly-appointed federal judges will expand opportunity. The disadvantaged will be advantaged; affirmative action is to be my new creed of equality."

"I will revive all unionism. I will banish secret balloting; and if you dare resist, you will be intimidated into compliance. A new multitude of union leaders shall further consolidate my base of political power. It will ensure my re-election."

"I will demand the rewriting of all textbooks. I will strip all American history of its murderous, war-mongering past. I will wash these evil textbooks of all their oppressive, racist content. I will melt the melting pot. I will open the borders.  America will be more representative of the new world order. We must all acknowledge."

"My judges will be activists. And from their benches, they will legislate my living Constitution. Gay marriage shall be held sacred. Planned parenthood will sit on my cabinet, next to ACORN, my endearing, dedicated mob; my right hand of harassment. I trained them for this moment. They have served me well."

"I will make the workplace more equal. I shall expand the national minimum wage. I will mandate it everywhere. Let the businessman be burdened. The income playing field shall be leveled."

"I will redeem the impoverished. And through our great United Nations, they will redistribute our country's abundant wealth on a worldwide basis. They shall see to it that America 's bounty will rescue poor children everywhere."

"I will cleanse the environment. I will tax the coal companies. I will tax the steel industry. Their smoke stacks shall be clean. The entire world will acknowledge my example. It's for the betterment of everyone. It was my plan all along."

"My ambition knows no bounds! Emperor of the new world order. Champion of equality. 

When my legacy is past, the world will be in wonder of all that I accomplished."

"I transformed America . I redeemed the environment. I cleansed the planet. I rolled back the seas. I cooled the atmosphere. They will never forget me; because I saved the whole world." (end) 

And so far, after Obama's first 150 days..."this too shall come to pass". His dream becomes reality.

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