We Survived

The last 20-30 years saw an increase in government intervention to "protect" us. This is no great secret. However, here is something that I wanted to share which reminds us how much things changed. The government is in the process of removing all personal responsibility from individuals.

Here is part of an email that I received which talks about the world most of us over the age of 35 grew up in. Many of you saw this since it was floating around the Internet for years.

This goes out to all those who survived these calamities:

We survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us.

They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested for diabetes.

Then after that trauma, our baby cribs were covered with bright- colored, lead-based paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors, or cabinets, and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention the risks we took hitchhiking.

As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags.

Riding in the back of a pick up on a warm day was always a special treat.

We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle.

We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle, and NO ONE actually died from this.

We ate cupcakes, white bread and real butter, and drank soda pop with sugar in it, but we weren’t overweight because
WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.

No one was able to reach us all day. And we were okay.

We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes! After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.

We did not have Playstations, Nintendos, X-boxes, no video games at all, no 99 channels on cable, no video-tape movies, no cell phones, no surround sound, no personal computers, no Internet or Internet chat rooms….......WE HAD FRIENDS, and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth, and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.

We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.

We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls, and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.

We rode bikes or walked to a friend’s house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them!

Little League had tryouts, and not everyone made the team. Those who didn’t had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!

The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!

This generation has produced some of the best risk takers, problem solvers, and inventors ever!

The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned
HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ALL!

Consider these events in comparison to what the government is the name of protecting us. This effort only serves to make people weaker.

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Govenmental Interference

This keeps getting better. A recording surfaced yesterday (interesting timing) that had Obama caught on tape talking about what he will do to the coal industry. Evidently, he was interviewed back in January of this year where he made the statement that if a company decides to build a coal plant, it will bankrupt them due to the costs they will incur for the emissions. He went on to say that energy prices will necessarily increase.

Now, this is getting scary. Here is an individual who believes the government has the right to bankrupt private companies. Also, he shows no concern for the plight of the American people. Obviously, the idea that their budgets will be devastated is of no concern to him. This is the typical mindset of the politicians.

Obama was called an "elitist". I think this title fits him. Of course, do not believe he is that different from the norm in that regard. All of our elected officials, at the Federal level, are elitist. McCain is one also. When was the last time he had to budget for the electric bill? Their ability to understand the plight of the average family does not exist.

So, once again we are left with the reality that the citizens are being screwed by the American people. If Obama's ideas go through, every family will incur higher energy costs and by a substantial amount. Also, all those people who make their living off the coal industry have to understand their livelihood is threatened. I wonder what Robert Byrd feels about this idea since West Virginia is one of the largest producing coal states.

If we heard statements like these from another country, we would be ready to go to war. Americans would be irate if Iran, as an example, said that it was going to bankrupt the U.S. coal industry. However, when a Presidential candidate makes that claim, nobody pays any attention. Perhaps it is because many believe that he will carry out nothing that he promised anyway. Hold onto your paychecks; it is going to get ugly.

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What Is Our Government

We initially were established as a democracy which means "rule by the majority". This might be true back when the Founding Fathers created the new government. Sadly, we are a long way away from this now. Recent events reveal exactly the form of government which exists.

An oligarchy is "rule by a few". This is definitely the case in the era. The other day I wrote how the Federal government is run by 536 people (read here). This clearly shows that the fate of 300 million people is in the hands of an elite few.

However, there is another level that needs to be looked at. There is a classification of oligarchy which is termed "plutocracy". This is "rule by the wealthy". Take a look at the members of Congress and you quickly realize how true this is. Also, with all the money required to get into office, it is impossible for the "average Joe" to get elected. Even a state seat requires hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Another characteristic of a plutocracy is that the degree of economic inequality is high while social mobility is low. The idea of upward mobility is advertised as being available to everyone but, in reality, only a few can do this. Look at the black race. They were poor generations ago and are still in that same situation. As a culture, they really did not ascend in social standing. The same is true of most born into poverty.

We hear a lot about the separation between rich and poor. Inflation is increasing at an astounding rate (do not believe the 2%-3% crap the government claims; 7%-9% is more accurate). This affects the lower income people more than those who are well off. Also, someone with 1/10 the money to invest will need to get 10 times the return to keep pace with the wealthy. Thus, the separation of rich and poor is increasing.

This is the situation as it is now. If you are one who is holding out that you are living in a democracy, wake up. The government is run by the wealthy. We are starting to see the government take over the resources of the country. Our financial system is owned in part by the Feds. Do you think they will ever give up that control? Also, since they are so irritated with the oil companies, I can envision the government getting involved there. Of course, they will sell this by telling us how it is to protect us from "corporate greed". The control of natural resources by the government is another aspect of plutocracy. It is here folks. Accept it!!!

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Every Vote Counts

This is the mantra that we are told. The events in the 2000 election made it seem like this is actually true. If you recall, the vote between Bush and Gore was really tight in Florida. Who can forget the hanging chad? In the end, Bush was awarded the election based upon numerous recounts. But, who really knows if he won or not?

The point of this is not to dispute who won the election in 2000. What is important is how voter fraud can have such an impact. If your vote counts, especially in a close election, then so does every single vote cast by Mickey Mouse.

ACORN is receiving a lot of publicity for it's practice of signing up bogus voters. This very act strikes at the foundation of the American democratic system. Rigged elections occur where there is a dictator in place. Saddam and Castro come to mind. It is amazing they win by an overwhelming majority. Nevertheless, it is not something that we have here.

Wrong!!!! This election is as corrupt as we ever have seen. It is proven that the Obama campaign contributed $800,000 to the coffers of ACORN (actually one of its affiliate organizations). There are millions of dollars in unregulated contributions that came from overseas which is against election law. Finally, the media, supposedly independent, is in the tank for Obama giving him trillions in free positive publicity. So much for a level playing field.

Now, I am only picking on Obama since the Democrats are the ones receiving the advantage. The Republicans would be doing exactly the same thing if given the opportunity. Therefore, you cannot trust any of them. Many believe the difference between them is the party. That is incorrect. The only difference between politicians is that some have tits.

So what can we do about voter fraud? My theory is that voter fraud should be a capital offence. Let's behead those guilty of it. Too rash? Look around you and see how this country is turning into a playground for these corrupt individuals. Also, all voter drive organizations should be disbanned with all their funds taken immediately. Who needs them other than a party trying to rig elections? Registering to vote is one of the simplest things in the world. If you are too lazy to take your ass down to the election office, then you do not deserve to vote. End of discussion. And don't give me that bullcrap about the ill and beridden. They are not the ones who are being registered on these voter drives.

The time is coming where we will see bloodshed. There is a dictator on the rise; we are uncertain who it is. Democracy is dead. We are living in the age of tyranny. Thus far it is not a single individual. However, that will change in the future. Perhaps the Messiah known as Obama will move in that direction. Mark my words, this one is as corrupt as they come.

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The Demise Of Democracy

A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations has been 200 years.

-Alexander Fraser Tytler (1747–1813)

Can you believe this statement was made 200 years ago? This sums up all that is happening with the United States political landscape. Based upon this statement, it is time to get rid of our existing government and start over. We eclipsed the 200 years useful life for the world's greatest civilizations. This is why we are promoting the idea of revolution.

Let us look at this quote in a bit more detail.

"...until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury". Does this sound familiar to anyone? Our government has turned into an organization of handouts. The politicians promise more to the people in return for the votes. Votes equal power in the political arena. So the people vote for the one who promises to give us them the most.

Here is a newsflash: America is done. If you hadn't heard already, there you have it. All the qualities which made this country the world leader are no longer promoted by our leaders. Instead, they reward laziness and incompetence. And now, with the Party of handouts completely in charge, we are going to see it increase.

I read a stat that mentioned that presently 43% of American citizens receive assistance from the Federal government. If this is true, we are moving rapidly towards the day when more than half the population will receive a check from the government. When this happens, we will see the decline at a quicker pace. Every society that had more than half it's people dependent upon the government disappeared. The retiring of the Baby Boomers in the next decade will take care of that.

"From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury..."

Obama is promising everything under the sun. McCain is only promising 3/4 of the things under the sun. Notice how there aren't headlines promoting establishing an atmosphere where personal responsibility will prosper. That is because the people do not want that. We are voting for the one who is going to give the most handouts. In this instance, it is Obama.

So, as you look out over the landscape over the next 10 years, begin to think who you would like as a dictator. According to the quote, that is the next part of the process. Doubt this will happen? Who would have guess the wisdom of the first part 50 years ago? History is on the side of America's demise.

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Update: Presidential Crookedness

Here is a total shock: Barak Obama claims that he had no idea that is aunt was in the country illegally. Instead, his campaign is blaming the dirty tactics on the Republicans. Isn't that always the way with these people? When you are caught, you blame someone else.

This is what is infuriating to the country. How can anyone believe anything these people say? Obama will get tens of millions of votes. Many of these people who are blinded by their ideology. The rest prove that they are idiots. Of course, McCain is not better. I truly hope that Barr and Nader get lots of support; that will tell me at least people are protesting the events of the major parties.

Anyway, it now seems that Obama's auntie ignored a deportation order. And he knew nothing about it. Does he think the American people are that stupid? I believe he does. Sadly, he is correct though. The American people are that stupid. They will believe anything that the politicians tell them.

What does this say about Obama? In my estimation, one of two things is going on here. First, either he knew and he is lying through his teeth. Or, he honestly had no idea which tells of his character. How could you have no idea if you aunt left the country after receiving a deportation order? I guess the same way you could sit in a church twice a month for 20 years and never hear the Pastor spew anti-American rhettoric. Again, either he is a liar or an idiot. And one thing Obama is not is stupid.

On Tuesday, America goes to the polls (they actually started already). They have a choice between one who is being proven on a weekly basis to be full of crap and one who is in political office so long he is incapable of telling the truth. Who will best represent this country? As you can guess, in this one America will come out the loser. Fortunately, it will move us one step closer to the inevitable explosion. The clock is ticking.

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Presidential Crookedness?

I wrote the other day about the crooked politician, Ted Stevens. I felt this story epitomizes one of the major things wrong with our political system. For the most part, the crooks are free to roam as they see fit. This is the basic premise behind the new revolution. Somehow we, the American people, need to take back control.

Ted Stevens shows how corrupt some can be. Nevertheless, there now appears to be another example of the corruption and it comes from one of our Presidential nominees. It seems there is a report that his aunt, who is living in a Boston public housing complex, is here in the United States illegally. Are you kidding me? A member of the family of a sitting U.S. Senator is illegally in the country. That is astonishing to me.

Many will say what is the big deal? I am certain this factoid will get little press while doing little to change anyone's mind. Most Americans are blind to what is important anyway. They are like sheep being led to slaughter. Look at the poor's overwhelming support of more government handouts. They fail to realize that it is the government which is keeping them down.

Anyway, what does an illegal aunt have to do with Obama's ability to hold the Office of President? First, to me, it shows how he has no regard for the laws of this nation. He feels that it is okay for his family to break the immigration laws of this country. Secondly, if he is not willing to uphold this standard within his own family, how can we believe that he will do it for the country? Obviously, he condones this type of behavior.

Is one black woman from Africa here in the United States illegally when there are 15 million others who fit into the same category a big story? Yes, when the nephew of that woman is running for President. This shows a great deal about his belief in the importance of laws.

One final thought that crossed my mind: if one receives $4 million from the profits of a book, why does he have an aunt on public assistance? I guess redistributing the wealth does not pertain to his money.

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