After pre-reading this, I realized that it is kind of all over the place. So just please bare with me. Thanks.
Rest In Peace Elizabeth Edwards. Also today is the 69th anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
I hear it all the time: The GOP is the party of mean or the party of the rich. Frankly, I'm tired of it. It is getting ridiculous. I'm sorry if I won't let the government take my hard earned money and give it to people who are reaping the benefits of unemployment. I apologize if I don't feel the same way about how we need to fix our country as Democrats do. It is really just a difference in philosophy. In a deficit, Democrats think that we do not have enough revenue, while Republicans believe we are merely spending too much. So if I don't advocate that the people making $250,000 a year or more should be taxed more than the rest. Our Declaration of Independence says, all men are created equal, so how, is taxing the men that make more the 250k a year, equal? It makes no sense to me. For the most part, these people worked their tails off to get where they are today. Now I realize that there is that select few that inherit all their money and, in my opinion, don't deserve to have it (Paris Hilton, etc.). And I realize, to the same token, that not all of the unemployed are lazy people that sit back and accept federal unemployment checks every month. But we can't let a select group of people be the "poster child" so to speak, for an entire group of people. The people of Islam are a prime example. That's why I believe that they are able to build a Mosque on the spot near Ground-Zero, but they shouldn't, if not for anything but out of respect for the people that died there.
But I digress, anyway we were all taught that "we can be anything we want to be if we set our minds to it," I completely agree. 100%. If little Johnny and Jimmy from The Projects, U.S.A. both say, "I want to be the C.E.O. of a Fortune 500 company when I'm older," I will believe them. That's the American Dream. You can do anything you work hard for. Now, if Johnny works hard in school, gets into a good college, and works his way up "the ladder of success," he will reach his goal. If Jimmy half-asses it through school, maybe goes to college, he will end up working for Johnny at his Fortune 500 company, just barely getting by on minimum wage. Jimmy could end up getting laid-off in these tough economic times. It happens. But Jimmy doesn't mind, now he gets to sleep in late, do whatever he wants, maybe look for a job for the first couple months, but it won't last, because now he gets government checks every month in the mail, with his food stamps as well, all being payed for by Johnny the C.E.O. and others like him. And when he gets sick, Jimmy won't have to worry because Johnny's got that covered too. It's terrible, however if Johnny wants to pay to take care of Jimmy through, voluntary, philanthropic means, that's wonderful, go ahead, be my guest.
But in reality, I think that Jimmy's problem is that he has given up on himself. America was built on people that wouldn't quit. American Revolution, we were out numbered, but no worries, the American Spirit will not be crushed, and we won. The Founding Fathers, they realized that, by declaring their independence from the motherland, they were going to have to go it alone, no help. But they didn't care, they said "We can do it. No problem." Where did that go? It's a damn shame, people just don't believe any more. This summer, in a town just north of Atlanta, thousands of people showed up to their small community center to put themselves on a waiting list that would maybe put them on a list to get a government subsidized home 2 YEARS from now. Really? Has it gotten that bad? Do people really think that they will not be any better off 2 years from now than they are today. That's 730.5 days to make a difference. 43,830 hours. 2,629,800 minutes... Anyway, that is unbelievable. Is their no faith? I'm not talking about faith in the government though. I'm talking about faith in themselves, or even God. I'm not necessarily religious, but I sure as hell believe in the Big Guy upstairs.
I leave you all with a quote from South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will hopefully run for president in 2012.
"I think that the Republican Party gets a bad rep for being [known as the party of the rich/mean]. My view is that the Republican party is the party that represents hard-working Americans, people who get up every day and go to work, and trying to build a better quality of life for their family and save some money for their kids' education and hopefully some for retirement."
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ReplyDeleteStop whining. Welcome to the world of politics, mud slinging and more mud slinging. You think I like being called a Pot Smoking Money Wasting Hippie whenever I tell people about my liberal beliefs?
"Our Declaration of Independence says, all men are created equal, so how, is taxing the men that make more the 250k a year, equal?"
Difference in moral value like you said earlier. You believe in a free playing field, I believe in an equal playing field. You believe in a society of morals, while I prefer a society on ethics.
"It makes no sense to me. For the most part, these people worked their tails off to get where they are today." I love how you mention "For the most part" because it means you know that there are legitimate hardworking people out there who can't get a break. You can't abolish the system because the minority take advantage while the majority really want to be able to make a living for themselves."I realize, to the same token, that not all of the unemployed are lazy people that sit back and accept federal unemployment checks every month." Tadaa
"That's why I believe that they are able to build a Mosque on the spot near Ground-Zero, but they shouldn't, if not for anything but out of respect for the people that died there." Possible article?
"Anyway we were all taught that "we can be anything we want to be if we set our minds to it." I completely agree. Some of though don't have the resources to achieve the American Dream by ourselves, and we need to support that citizenry to help them help themselves, thusly helping others.
"Now, if Johnny works hard in school, gets into a good college, and works his way up "the ladder of success," he will reach his goal." Think rationally here. You really think Johnny is going to do that in the Projects? You think that'll be his ideal dream in the first place?
"Jimmy doesn't mind, now he gets to sleep in late, do whatever he wants, maybe look for a job for the first couple months, but it won't last, because now he gets government checks every month in the mail, with his food stamps as well, all being payed for by Johnny the C.E.O. and others like him. " This is using the Poster child minority when in reality, the majority of people in that situation would end up job hunting ASAP.
"Johnny wants to pay to take care of Jimmy through, voluntary, philanthropic means, that's wonderful, go ahead, be my guest." It's the government's job to do what's in the best interest of the people. The government has a moral responsibility to take care of all those that live on its land.
The entire Gov't subsidized home scenario. It isn't that they've lost faith. They're simply preparing for a "what if" situation. The reality is that since Obama has been elected, employment rates have gone down. According to the Bureau of Labor. When Bush was at his "finest" a mere 800,000 jobs were lost. Since Obama was elected, all those jobs PLUS 50,000 more. It's evident that the Obama Administration is doing a good job for our economy. The reason people are buying houses is insurance of "just in case" something goes wrong. And don't get me started on "The Big Guy Up Stairs."
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ReplyDelete"When you look at it, giving money to people who don't contribute seems flat-out illogical"
When you look at it, taking away funding from people who have the potential to contribute and better the American way of life for all seems flat-out illogical.
About the entire Star Wars Ewok Endor thing, that does not make sense. Flat out stupid, exaggerated. I guarantee you if that was true, we wouldn't have a population crisis on our hands. Plus, you're not supposed to take candy from strangers Stephan.
"Welfare is basically a loan without a payback." Well if societal benefits isn't considered payback then I guess that's accurate.
As sorry I am for your Uncle, many people use Gov't money for things along those lines. Many people accept the stamps and the check in hopes of finding a job that makes it so they WON'T have to accept stamps and checks.
Both of ya and whoever reads this comment:
On our Currency, it says "E Pluribus Unum" which is latin for "Out of many, One." Which really represents the Old Musketeers "All for one and one for all." Darwin also coined the term "Survival of the fittest."
When it comes to politics, Republicans believe in Survival of the fittest, while Liberals (and our currency) say All for one, and one for all.
Sorry about the tons 'o posts. I got yelled at by Blogspot for too many characters.
Zach, different stances is exactly what this site is about, and honestly, I think you make a good point, and don't worry I won't call you a "pot smoking hippie liberal" or anything like that. The thing that irks me about welfare is the fact that is just seems to be like an easy way out, and yes, I know some people need that. What I really mean to get across is that there should be a limit on welfare, people shouldn't just keep getting money, a nice boost and some benefits when you're down on your luck is nice, but how much do you really need to get back on track. I know people that used welfare for circumstances like getting through college while raising a child, but once they were done and could support themselves, they got off welfare. And yes, I sort of agree now the star wars reference was stupid but still, sometimes life is survival of the fittest, and sometimes it is one for all, and all for one. Either way, everyone needs to play a part in society and take iniative when it comes to being successful whether it is as minimal as driving a cab or as big as running an international business, everyone is responsible for themselves, and everyone should work just as hard as the other.
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