Politics
Obama’s Hypocritical “Stack the Deck” Comment Stirs Political Speculation
Clear Facts
- Former President Barack Obama warned against election manipulation and the politicization of government systems.
- Obama did not specify which political party he was referring to in his cautionary remarks.
- Critics suggest Obama was alluding to one particular party, despite his neutrality in the speech.
In a recent address at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum in Chicago, former President Barack Obama took a firm stance against what he described as efforts to “stack the deck” in the political arena.
Without naming any specific political party, Obama raised concerns about potential attempts to manipulate elections and use governmental institutions for partisan purposes.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining pluralist ethics, warning of dire consequences if these principles are neglected.
“There are going to be times, potentially, when one side tries to stack the deck and lock in a [long pause] permanent grip on power—either by actively suppressing votes, or politicizing the armed forces, or using the judiciary and the criminal justice system to go after opponents,” he stated.
Obama made it clear that in such scenarios, it is not enough to remain passive.
“In those circumstances, pluralism does not call for us to just stand back and say, ‘Well, I’m not sure that’s okay.’ In those circumstances, a line has been crossed, and we have to stand firm,” he insisted.
Despite Obama’s attempt to remain neutral, critics were quick to suggest that his comments were directed at a specific party.
This speculation comes in the wake of his active support for Vice President Kamala Harris during her unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign, where she lost both the popular vote and control of Congress for the Democrats.
Obama’s involvement in Democratic politics has been noted before, particularly his backing of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race, which also ended in defeat.
His recent remarks, though not explicitly partisan, have sparked debate about the underlying intentions and the political landscape he was addressing.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
John
December 8, 2024 at 6:10 pm
So the self proclaimed muslim con artist should know about stacking the deck. He’s an expert at doing what he points out. He’s quick to point the finger at others, for doing what he preaches. He’s mad because he didn’t get to serve a third term controlled by his with an ear piece telling jotato what to say and do.
Connie
December 8, 2024 at 6:13 pm
You are right on!
Ephraim Ponce
December 8, 2024 at 9:54 pm
Absolutely correct. Isn’t it obvious that the first thing extremists do is delineate problems which they themselves have caused? And he can get specific, because he is the one who has done these things already!
Connie
December 8, 2024 at 6:12 pm
I can volunteer that info…it was the democrats and they still lost unlike 2020!
Rick
December 8, 2024 at 6:21 pm
Obummer, the a-hole that started what he is preaching against proves over and over that he not only started the destruction of democracy , but is still as big a LIAR that he has always been! He IS what that is wrong with America ever since he came out from under a rock and started trying to destroy the greatest nation in the world! When history looks back it will see both Biden and Obummer were the two worst presidents in history!
Jay M. Hatin
December 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Sorry but I’m not as polite as obama is. Its already happening with trump. His talk of firing government employees and replacing them with people totally devoted to him. His setting up republicans in major rolls in many if not all major jobs in the government. FBI, and many others.
His stating he’s looking at firing miliary generals and keeping those that are totally on his side.
His new constitutional ruling that he wants to get rid of the constitutional law that says anyone born in the US is a citizen even if parents are illegals.
His tampering with his court he was in by use of the SC and bribery attempts of the jurors.
His people in prison for illegal actions they did in his name.
The attack on the government and wanting to pardon almost everyone of them.
All leads to the stipulation that he plans on controling all of the government and possible not allowing elections in 4 years.
Esther J
December 8, 2024 at 7:23 pm
Every president puts his own people in. Every president. Obama did, Biden did and Trump will. At least trump is not doing it with folks according to gender and race. Trump has lots of prominent, strong and capable woman going into his administration. The democrats have done everything they could including silencing anyone who has a different opinion to stay in power and the citizens of this country are tired of it and tired of their policies.
Nonno
December 8, 2024 at 11:26 pm
Where have you been? It’s called “DRAINING THE SWAMP” and That means all narcissists who have been and are now in office, but unfortunately, there are thousands AND that means putting QUALIFIED people in the top jobs to do a through cleaning, which won’t happen in 4 years but it will get the BALL ROLLING. But people, like you who have been listening to the corrupt media, don’t have a clue as to what’s going on. Get your head out of the Rabbit Hole and start educating yourself and those you associate with. GOOD LUCK and thank a conservative for working to get our Country with all of the God given rights being given back to even you. First, let’s all thank GOD!!!
John Pugliese
December 9, 2024 at 2:35 pm
Sounds like Jay will be whining for 4 years while Trump fixes all the errors made by Sleepy Joe, especially the criminal illegals!
Linda Rea
December 8, 2024 at 7:38 pm
“In those circumstances, a line has been crossed, and we have to stand firm,” he insisted. Obama’s words sound like authorization for Trump to do exactly what he is doing Because his party has crossed many lines!
car
December 8, 2024 at 8:07 pm
Obama is whacky and wants to hurt our country!!!
James Johnson
December 16, 2024 at 10:56 pm
Pot calls the kettle black.