What does socialism bring us? Obama knows the answer and you won't like it!

I used to assume that most Americans understand socialism is an evil, immoral system of economics and government.

But then I'll have a conversation with a younger person who has been taught throughout their life that only the government can spread wealth fairly or that market economics is inherently corrupt.

So, let’s ask the real question: "What does socialism bring us?"

Here are a few things you might like to think about:

-Do you believe in private property?
-How would you feel if someone took yours?
-Where has socialism ever succeeded?
-What does the government do well?
-What does the Bible have to say about economics?
-What did America's founders have to say about economics?
-Is socialism constitutional?

If you answer these questions honestly, you’ll see that socialism is an unmitigated disaster.

Most people believe in private property – especially their own.

Most people don't like having their things stolen. In fact, it's government's job to protect you from theft, not to be the thief.

Most people will be unable to point to a single successful socialist experiment – unless they choose some relatively new Western nation with a "mixed economy." Those include Canada, formerly Great Britain, France and other European countries. Those countries are more aptly described as “Social Democracies” You might even say that America fits this category. It's important to recognize that mere survival as a nation over a period of time does not make for a successful experiment. Socialism, for instance, aims to eliminate or reduce poverty. In none of these nations has poverty been eliminated or reduced as a result of socialist experiments.

Most people recognize that government is necessary, but inefficient. What they might not recognize is that it is also poses the greatest threat to freedom. The more power it has, the less freedom individual citizens have. Government is a necessary evil – something that should be tolerated as a limited nuisance, not counted on for your basic needs.

Most people don't realize the Bible countenances private property. It holds it up as honorable – as long as it does not become a diversion from God, as long as it does not become man's god.

Most people apparently forget what our founders had to say about property. They forget that our Constitution expressly limits the power of the federal government. You could say constitutionally limited government is the opposite of socialism.

It's going to be a painful awakening when Americans see how the country will be under the new Obama administration.

-Wait until you see how expensive "free" health care really is.
-Wait until you see how little wealth you have after they spread it around.
-Wait until you see what it's like to have to ask a government bureaucrat for permission to do things you once took for granted.

That's what socialism brings us. People have to see it for themselves.

They have to experience the misery and the control the government will exert over their lives.

They have to see it with their own eyes to believe it.

Maybe then, we will have a chance to get America back on track.

Maybe then, we will have enough courage and desire to fight to regain what we have lost.

Maybe then, our experiences will protect us, for awhile, from the freedom-stealers.

Maybe then, we will have enough sense to educate our young people as to the inherent evils of socialism – so they won't be fooled, again.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a great day and be thankful we live in America.

We just had an election. Whatever side you were on doesn't matter now. Now it's time to make sure our country gets back to where it should be.

You know, in The United States we have a unique situation that's never before been done in history.
America is able to have a change in power, by the People through election, without resorting to violence and military force.

Think about it. We've never had a military coup, a dictatorship or an outright seizure of the government by any outside force. That's unique in the history of the world.

And that's something we all should be grateful for!

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24 - Sunday November 23, 2008 - The Clock Starts Ticking!

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On this Veteran's Day, A Mother Asked:

A mother asked President Bush, "Why did my son have to die in Iraq?"

Another mother asked President Kennedy, "Why did my son have to die in Vietnam?"

Another mother asked President Truman, "Why did my son have to die in Korea?

Another mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt, "Why did my son have to die at Iwo Jima?"

Another mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my son have to die on the battlefield of France?"

Yet another mother asked President Lincoln, "Why did my son have to die at Gettysburg?"

And yet another mother asked President G. Washington, "Why did my son have to die near Valley Forge?"

Then long, long ago, a mother asked... "Heavenly Father, why did my Son have to die on a cross outside of Jerusalem?"

The answers to all these are similar -- "So that others may have life and dwell in peace, happiness and freedom."

Please remember today, Veteran's Day, those who gave all they had so our nation can live in freedom.

Happy 233rd Birthday USMC!

Congratulations on your glorious history to The United States Marine Corps.

May Success, God and Glory be at your sides always!

News of the Obama administration.

This is pretty funny, but I'll bet it's much closer to the truth than the MSM would have us believe.

Thoughts and observations on Election Day.

Is America about to fall into a Marxist/socialist hell hole by electing Barack Hussein Obama as President? I hope not but so far the reports indicate that he'll win.

I noticed today that Barack's good buddies Bill Ayres and Louis Farrakhan have cast their votes at the same polling place as Obama and Michelle voted. No surprise there.

There are reports of Black Panther members intimidating voters at the polls in Philadelphia. Is this the kind of thing we should expect in "Obamamerica"?

I've always thought that the Republican Party didn't do enough with the Ayres and Dornn connection.

Alert: Warning to All Americans considering voting for Barack Hussien Obama

William Ayers and Barack Obama have a working relationship for at least 21 years, and have cooperated in funneling tens of millions of dollars to leftist indoctrination progams for youth. All this you may have already known. What is even more chilling is this expose' on how William Ayers is planning to implement their mutual Marxist ideology, should Ayers attain influence on Obama through their long standing relationship.

Larry Grathwohl penetrated the Weather Underground for Cincinnati Law Enforcement to bring this first hand account of Ayers' (and the Weather Underground's) plans. As you may know, Ayers remains unrepentant to this day, and lives just a few houses away from Barack Hussein Obama. Obama's flimsy and ever-shifting denials of his relationship with Ayers have all but completely disintegrated.

Furthermore, the prime backer of Obama, Khalid Al Mansour, was a legal assistant to the Black Panther Party (with an office next door). It is known from testimony of Weather Underground members that the BPP and Weather Underground worked "very closely" together. Therefore it it likely that Mansour (who was advising Obama even before he moved from Hawaii, under the tutelage of Communist agent Frank Marshall Davis), was working with Ayers and Dohrn simultaneously.

Their plan to create "concentration" camps for re-education is particularly chilling. This scenario harkens back to the Khmer Rouge of communist Cambodia or the days of Mao's purges in communist China.

Their view, you either change to what they want or you die.

What Kind of Change?

Once upon a time, there was a charismatic and eloquent young leader who decided his nation needed a change and that he was the one to implement it. The people were receptive and ready for change.

He spoke passionately when denouncing the existing system and the media loved him. Nobody questioned what he believed in or who his friends were. He would help the poor and bring free medical care and education to all. He would bring justice and equality. He said I am for hope and change, and I will bring you both. Few people bothered to ask about the change, and by the time the executioner’s guns went silent, all personal firearms had been confiscated, along with most personal freedoms.

When everyone was finally equal, they were (and are) equally poor, hungry and miserable. Their free education was (and is) all but worthless. Their free and universal health care was (and remains despite what Michael Moore says) a travesty. When the change was fully implemented, the country had been reduced to Third World status. More than a million people fled in small boats and rafts.

The charismatic young leader was Fidel Castro; the nation is Cuba.

The citizens of the United States would never fall for a charismatic, eloquent young leader who promises hope and change without asking, “what kind of change, and how much will it cost us?” – would we?

"Tito the Builder" vs the Liberal Media

This guy really gets into this reporters face about the over the top MSM coverage of "Joe the Plumber" and the lack of coverage of Obama's ties to the extreme left and socialism. The reporter is David Corn from the ultra-lefty-liberal Mother Jones magazine (I thought they went out of business?).

I don't know if "Tito" was a plant, but he sure says what a lot of us are thinking.

"Jou know what I mean"

Is Obama the kind of person we really want to lead us?

Please take a few minutes to watch this clip fron You Tube.

If there is any doubt in your minds that Barack Hussien Obama has associated, been supported by and agreed with these people, then you are in denial.

Change is sometimes good. But change just for changes sake is just plain stupid.

In Obama's case it's just plain suicidal for America.

A Remembrance: September 11, 2001

Every year for the past 6 I’ve been very sad and angry on this day. Seven years ago today, as Americans went about their daily business, children going to school, parents heading off to work, police and fire personnel manning their stations, a murderous group of Islamists attacked our country. I remember so vividly the cowardly terror attacks on America. This morning I awoke and immediately remembered the ones who were murdered that day. I said a prayer just like I’ve done for the past 6 September 11th’s. I got up, did my morning routine and came to work. I’m still angry. You say, “Get over it”? I say no chance in hell will I ever forgive OR forget. It’s something that’s been seared into my brain like a bad dream come true.

I remember what that Mensa member Idiot, Bill Maher said on his now defunct ABC propaganda program shortly after the attacks: “We have been the cowards, lobbing Cruise missiles from 2,000 miles away. That's cowardly. Staying in the airplane when it hits the building, say what you want about it, not cowardly”.

Well Bill, you are wrong on so many counts. And here are just a few of my reasons:

- Taking innocent civilians hostage and murdering them is cowardly.
- Attacking non-military targets is cowardly.
- Using civilian passenger planes as missiles is cowardly.

There is a HUGE difference between what our brave American military men and women do and the cowardly acts of terrorists.

- America tells you in advance that we are coming and why. No bullshit, no sneaking. It’s up to the enemy to prepare their defense.
- America comes at the terrorists in full uniform and under our flag. No hiding behind civilian clothes and posing as ordinary travelers or civilians.
- America does its best to avoid any “collateral damage” (BTW, I hate that term). The cowards we go after are different. They don’t care who else gets killed or maimed in the name of Islam.
- America doesn’t hide behind the civilian population. The cowardly terrorists do. They hide behind women and children. They attack from schools, hospitals and mosques knowing full well that U.S. military personnel are reluctant and under orders NOT to return fire.

You know, there are times when our country and our leaders are wrong. Lots of times. I see that and while I’m not at all happy about it, I can also see the good we have done across the world. Even in places where we are despised and denigrated, we continue to help.

That’s just the way we are here in the United States of America.

We give and give more.

We help and keep on helping.

We are a good nation of all sorts of people who want to do what’s right and just.

Is Obama a jerk or what?

What the hell is the matter with Obama?

I guess he's had the word "lipstick" stuck in his mind since Gov. Sarah Palin gave her acceptance speech a week ago.

I can't remember when a presidential candidate has referred to an opponent is such a derogatory manner.

Just goes to show that when we gets his mouth a-runnin' and the cheerin' a-goin', he can't keep his mouth from a-flappin'.

Governor Sarah Palin Rocks!

I love this lady! Governor Sarah Palin really Rocks!

Why? Because she’s not a lifelong politician and talks like a real person. No platitudes. No bullshit. No beating around the bush. Governor Sarah Palin is exactly what John McCain needs to co-pilot his “Straight Talk Express”.

Some of the liberal pundits stated after her GOP Convention VP acceptance speech that all it proved was that she could read a teleprompter. Huh? Well, so can Barack Obama. The difference is that Sarah Palin actually came up with specific policy points, whereas Obama speaks only in generalities. Where is Barack’s plan for America (other than taxing us to death?)

Obama likes to speak of change. I’m thinkin’ that’s all we’ll have left after he initiates all his pie in the sky social programs. Yes, according to Obama, government can cure all the ills of society. And Barack, old buddy, old pal, old sweat sock…Change just for changes sake is no change at all. You’ve proved that it’ll be more of the same with your choice of Sen. Joe Biden as your running mate. Who’s more entrenched in government that Joe? Well, maybe Teddy Kennedy.

The last thing I want is to find a guy in a cheap suit at my front door saying “I’m from the government and I’m here to help you”. As a working person I do not recall even once that I’ve truly benefited from any government program. And when I’ve tried to receive some kind of assistance it’s always been more trouble than it’s worth. People like me don’t have the help of publicly paid advocates who can do all the leg work and grease the wheels. It seems that the beneficiaries of government programs are always somebody else. The folks who don’t or won’t work. The folks who are happy to collect your and my hard earned taxes while they lie about and bitch that they aren’t getting enough.

Sarah Palin is just who we need in Washington D.C. Someone who’s not entrenched in the whole D.C. culture. An outsider who knows how to push back and not accept the status quo just because that’s the way it’s always been. No one told her she couldn't do it. She didn't need the backing of N.O.W. to get ahead. In fact she's just what the radical feminist crowd abhor. A self driven woman who won't take no for an answer.

Just seeing the beating Sarah’s getting from the MSM makes me all the more supportive. I was going to have to vote for John McCain if only because the thought of a President Obama chills me to the bone. The fact that he’s chosen Gov. Palin for his running mate shows me that McCain is serious about enacting some real change in Washington, not some baloney slices that Obama’s throwing our way hoping it’ll stick.

I just have a better feeling about this election than I had only last week.

Governor Sarah Palin showed on TV last night that she’s the Real Deal.