I have simplified my politics into an utter detestation of all existing governments; and, as it is the shortest and most agreeable and summary feeling imaginable, the first moment of an universal republic would convert me into an advocate for single and uncontradicted despotism. The fact is, riches are power, and poverty is slavery all over the earth, and one sort of establishment is no better, nor worse, for a people than another.
Lord Byron (1788–1824), English poet
Is Obama getting a fair shake over this nut job of a preacher? Apparently not.
Tip of the hat to
Truthdig. This is Robert Sheer's newspage and it's right on the money.