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Review of '2016: Obama's America'

Posted on October 9, 2012 at 4:00 pm

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Here's something my husband, Dennis Zalusky, wrote to our friends after seeing this movie twice. I think he's a pretty good writer, and thanks to Geneva Patch, I'm able to share it with you. —Joanne Zalusky

How many people wondered what Barack Obama meant in 2008 when he said he wanted to “fundamentally change America?” In 2010, why did President Obama close down all the Louisiana gulf coast oil platforms after the BP disaster for more than six months, at the same time sending Brazil and Mexico several billion dollars each to drill off their respective coasts at depths significantly greater than that reached by the BP tragedy? Why has the president given the cold shoulder so often to some of our closest and oldest friends, such as Great Britain and Israel?

Many Americans, whether you like or dislike Obama, have been unable to figure out just where he is coming from with many of his decisions. Dinesh D’Souza’s
documentary 2016 has attempted to answer these questions and more by
uncovering the real Barack Obama. He uses several literary sources, including
Obama’s own biography Dreams from my Father, and his own Roots of Obama’s Rage.

D’Souza starts with Obama’s early childhood, using plenty of quotes from Obama’s book, and follows his formative years to Indonesia. The answer to Obama’s view of the world lies with his father, whom he hardly knew. We find out why this absent father had such an influence on Barack, Jr. via D’Souza’s interviews with those who knew both father and son as well as passages, again, from Obama’s book. Note that the title of Obama’s book uses the word "from" and not "of." D’Souza’s interview style is relaxed and fair. The interviews we see are lengthy enough that a certain phrase cannot be taken out of context. There are no "gotcha" moments in the interviews as Michael Moore’s left-wing-themed movies tend to do. The interview with Obama’s half-brother is poignant. I will not reveal the basis for Obama’s world view here, but D’Souza has made a strong and very logical argument for his conclusion. By the way, the title 2016 for the film is a bit misleading. Probably 90 percent of the film deals with establishing just who Obama is, and the latter 10 percent then goes on to predict what America might look like in 2016 after a second Obama term.

This movie opened to very good reviews. Will the film change anyone’s mind about Obama? For far-left wingers and staunch Democrats, most likely no. For more open-minded people: Well, it will certainly give them pause to think about whether they wish to share in Obama’s dream. This documentary may become the most important film of the year and certainly has the potential to be a real game changer for the country. I think everyone should see this one. If you’re an Obama fan now, then see if the man is who you thought he was.

Matilda B

12:40 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012

I am surprized no one has responded to this blog yet. This movie was a propaganda piece. It was not accurate or valid. I guess you aren't big on fact checking. I don't know what reviews of the movie you read, but the ones I read, including the one from the Washington Post, saw the movie for what it is. Thankfully, not everyone in this country is as gullible as you. Try fac checking more often, the truth will set you free.

G.Ryan

10:00 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012

Wrong again it is based on Obummer's book he authored. Like the Washington Post isn't a liberal entity supporting B. O.? It is time American's wake up to this AntiAmerican who's intent is to downsize America. He has already started his objective with our poor economy, growing of government and lack of security in Libya. He is a poor fit in this great Republic with our Constitution, the power of the People. Let him go be a socialist elsewhere like Kenya perhaps he can community organize them over there. Please contact the Kane County Republicans as they plan to show this movie on Oct 17 at the Urban Grille if interested and have not viewed it.

Dan Mac

10:06 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012

Have you even seen this movie to dismiss it as propaganda? What facts are in dispute here. I challenge you to Show alk facts in dispute and back this up with credible sourced information that backs up your propaganda statement. That would be much more useful commentary than responding with blinders on and using generalities. If you support Ovama or not why not see the movie? Statements can be challenged by all means. Spengler 8 bucks to invest in the huge responsibilities and our right to vote to ensue we all choose wisely. You say the truth will set you free now back up that statement At least we can elect our leaders and own guns. Can you say that for much of the world, especially Iran! Bo president should go on an apology tour and bow to kings. It didn't make any difference as much of the govts of the world still wish us and Israel death and distraction but I digress I look forward to your reaserch findings. Vote for a president for the right reasons and what they have done in office rather than dismiss the suggestion of the author to see the movie. Also see what Gov Romney has done as well.

DLZ

2:07 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012

Part 1: Maltilda B submitted a response to my review of the movie in question having never seen it herself. She put all her faith in the Washington Post’s review. She could have also included the NY Times and the LA Times. All 3 newspapers are far left-leaning, and, as a consequence, have seen their readership steadily decline over the years. Sources I know who have highly recommended this film? How about Larry Kudlow (CNBC, financial expert), Stephen Moore (WSJ, economist), Michael Medved (historical author and radio host), and the Washington Times. These are just a few of the credible sources who endorse the movie. Do you know any of them, Matilda?

DLZ

2:07 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012

Part 2: As for fact-checking, I reiterate that Obama’s “Dreams from…” book is a major contributor in the film, with Obama himself reading passages from the book. Maltida did not mention one incorrect fact from the movie. Was Obama’s nixing of the Keystone pipeline a falsehood? His Gulf Coast drilling shut down? His apparent tendency to favor the Islamic world over Israel? How about placing known Communists (Van Jones, for example) in his administration? His ‘redistributionist’ philosophy? Sitting in Rev. Wright’s church for 20 years and denying he knew Wright was anti-white? I knew most of these facts before viewing the movie. (Did you know any of them, Matilda?) But D’Souza’s film has given us a very sound explanation for why Obama has done what he has done. Whatever he does as President, whether through Congress or by his many executive orders, we can know why he is doing it. And it is chilling.

DLZ

2:08 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012

Part 3: So I say, for the sake of our country’s future, all open-minded people should see this film. Since Matilda is probably not one of these people, I will give her the gist of the movie: Obama is an anti-colonialist. This leads to him believing in social justice. A major part of this philosophy is redistribution: from the richer people to the less rich people, and from the richer countries to the third world countries. If you are not rich here in the US, you are surely better off than most people in these poor countries. Obama plans on helping these poor countries by transferring wealth from the USA to them. Do you mind giving up some of your wealth, your ‘fair share,’ Matilda?

This movie is now the second biggest grossing political documentary of all time. I know there are people reading this who have seen it. How about your opinions?

Dennis Zalusky