Sealy I sympathize with a lot of what the left desires, but until the left sheds their overall sense of entitlement, I'll never stand in their corner.
This IS an every man for himself society. The CHOICE to help is always there, but no one must be FORCED to, in any way.
It puts hair on your chest.
Oh, and I don't support NAFTA or any of the other FTA's. That isn't real free trade, its cronyism.
Get over it. You are forced to pay taxes and you don't pick and choose what those taxes go towards. We elect officials and they decide, and clearly they decide to help the less fortune with your tax dollars, along with spending on the military and building up our infrastructure.
So maybe when Bush & the GOP were in charge, our society was a little bit more Every Man For Himself than I would like, but that time has past, thank God. So the every man for himself era is over. You can stand alone, which you clearly prefer. And when/if you fall, we'll catch you too. Not because you are entitled to it, but because that's one of the perks living in America. Another perk is that you can get filthy rich living here. And if you do get so lucky, expect to pay more in taxes that will go to helping people less fortunate. You can vote against this kind of country in 2010 and every other election, but I think it'll be a long time before people who think like you ever run things again. For now you'll just have to hope the lobbyists you send to Washington are successful in corrupting the Dems like they were with the GOP.
And by the way, you guys can't lose. Free trade will never be free enough for you. So when free trade goes wrong, you'll just say it wasn't free enough.
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Entitlements. When I hear/see people using these words, I tend to want to punch them in the face. Give me some examples of entitlements. What free hand outs do I want to be offered that you find unacceptable. Be specific. Because "my sense of entitlement" is a bullshit right wing talking point/buzz word and I think you are overusing it.
No we don't live in a every man for himself society. We could have such a long conversation about why that is not what America is all about but it would completely go over your head. Plus, it takes a compassionate heart and a liberal/open mind to get it, so I won't bother. I only wish you and the rest of your kind would fall flat on your faces so we could see what you are really made of. Start out even with the guys making less than you and see if you do better. Typically the people who talk like you are trying to hold on to what they have. They don't want the playing field to be even. Talk about entitlement.
One great example is how most/a lot of people find their job. A buddy or relative or neighbor or whoever gets you a job and you act like anyone could do it. In other words, you forget that without that friend, you would never have gotten that job. Or you neglect the fact that your parents paid for your college. Everyone has stories like this, even you. You'll say that you did it all on your own but then that would be a lie. You just don't realize when/how/where/from who you got help.
So our government helps people who weren't as lucky as you. And they'll help you too if you ever need it. And don't cry if your whole life you never need that help. Many of us, including me, won't use it either. But what we also won't do is cry that others are using it. Don't be a selfish prick.
You're part of the "if I'm ok, then everyone else should be ok too"