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When government steps outside the bounds of its proper authority, the consequences can be devastating. Too often we’re told that increasing the size and scope of government programs is compassionate or beneficial to society. But in the end, there is nothing compassionate or beneficial about government meddling in the private affairs of a free people.
The Cash for Clunkers fiasco is just the latest example—in an interminable list—of government’s “unintended consequences” and their destructive impact. To incentivize behavior that government deems good or constructive, programs such as Cash for Clunkers are established. The $4,500 voucher given to new car...
Cash For Clunkers' Uncharitable Consequences
Short answer is Yes. Liberals are that challenged when it comes to economic and social issues. After 50 years of modern day Liberal programs, they can't point to one program that has been so successful that it actually solved a problem and is no longer needed.
They don't do well in a competative enviorment because they don't understand complex issues.
Notice that Liberals tend to gravitate toward professions where hard work and skill are not measurements of success. These include school teachers, professors, social workers, medical profession, entertainment.
Every sucessful actor knows another actor who has more skill, has worked harder and has paid more dues but has not achieve the same success. That is...