Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
David Carroll ·
Sep 1, 2011 at 11:59am
The Obama white House and Janet Napolitano are trying to change the term “Federal Government” to "Federal Family.”
Does this strike anyone else as it does me, to send the message that the government is something of a mobster family? (Paying taxes analogous to paying the mob for protection?)
I have heard our betters in Washington referred to as “Gangster government.” I guess the Obamaites want to reinforce the mobster family image.
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Aug '11
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
My Skept-o-Meter went off went I read your entry, so I had to turn to Madame Google to see what I could find.
Here is one commentary on this odd, dare I say, Orwellian, term.
But do you know what phrase also jumped out at me? "Leaning forward." Looks like the White House is signifying their coordination with MSNBC by utilizing their slogan, eh?
Edited on Sep 1, 2011 at 9:43amJun '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
Glenn Beck suggested this morning that the shift in terminology is a Cass Sunstein influenced nudge. It comes as a surprise to me to see the term going back to 1999 in connection with FEMA.
Sep '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
It's what leftists want to do and now they are openly declaring it. They are the patrons - the daddies and mommies, we are the children who will be told what to do, what to think, how to behave, and we will be disciplined accordingly.
They wish to destroy the real family and substitute government. Many leftists come from dysfunctional families and they have a need for family - just not their family.
Mar '11
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
When Neil Cavuto mentioned this new terminology yesterday, all I could think was sure the federal government could be viewed a family, a completely DYSFUNCTIONAL family.
Dec '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
I work for the government. I'm not your little brother. I'm your servant. I don't do a good job out of some familial emotion. I do it out of duty and because I swore an oath to do it. NTACs, the whole administration.
Feb '11
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
The brings new flavor to the quip, "One doesn't choose their family."
I don't want Janet Napolitano in my family!
Oct '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
Like having relatives show up on the doorstep expecting an extended stay... You know the rest..
Jun '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
I guess they want us to visit them, like family, after they get caught and go to prison. No thanks.
Aug '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
I've got a family, thanks. I don't want or need a "federal family."
Loved what King prawn offered earlier, btw.
Jun '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
I've got some weeding to do this weekend. Which members of my new big family will be here to help?
Oct '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
They have some new freinds to do that for you.
Mar '11
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
Just par for the course for the commies...
Big Brother, Uncle Joe, Uncle Barry, what's the difference?
This is a subtle evil indeed.
I can just see shifts ahead. You don't "elect" family, so why bother with elections in 2012? Chavezistas, here we come...
May '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
They already made us some healthcare we can't refuse...
Jan '11
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
Utter nonsense.If Janet Napolitano has time for this, her budget & work hours need to be cut.
May '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
If I lose my job, can I move into the Obamas' basement until I get back on my feet?
Jul '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
Sorry, Skippy, but the family is a little short this week. I've heard good things about the Chinese though, and their labor camps are supposed to be top-notch.
Jun '10
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Government is NOT family. I cannot make myself believe they are serious.
Oct '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
For over a year on Ricochet I have preferred the term "FERAL GOVERNMENT".
Perhaps the term "FERAL FAMILY" rings equally true.
Jul '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
And Obama's immigration policy isn't amnesty, but "adoption."
Oct '10
Re: Federal Family. Does it Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy?
Websters root definition of Family. The earliest references are from the 15th century.
Middle English familie, from Latin familia household (including servants as well as kin of the householder), from famulus servant.
Work with that thought for a while...