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Cradle to Grave: The Obama Campaign's Fantasy for American Life

LearningCommunity Wrote: May 03, 2012 7:06 PM
Here is what I just said to Mike, I think it is perfect. But, that is not to say that individuals cannot get together and pool their resources to work to the benefit of that group of individuals. At that point, that group of individuals has a government and those groups that nourish the young and protect the old are more successful than those that eat the weak.
Summers Wrote: May 03, 2012 7:16 PM
What governments are 'those that (sic) eat the weak'? Literally? Figuratively? You really think that comment is 'perfect'. What a terribly sad commentary.
Lance852 Wrote: May 03, 2012 7:14 PM
Um, I'd say it has flaws. "At that point, that group...has a government..." Because a group pooled their resources they're now a government? Hmm, I guess my insurance company, my HOA and my 401k are all governments.
Mike ATX Wrote: May 03, 2012 7:16 PM
Lol, my office sports wagering pool is now a government.
Lance852 Wrote: May 03, 2012 7:19 PM
Hey, that means my Fantasy Football League is as well!
Mike ATX Wrote: May 03, 2012 7:10 PM
What group has advocated 'eating the weak'? I must have missed that news day...
searcherseeker Wrote: May 03, 2012 7:53 PM
The modern "eating the weak" form of government is Socialism. But, coming on strong is Islam, which has a tradition of eating the weak.
Mike ATX Wrote: May 03, 2012 7:10 PM
Voluntary pooling of resources does not constitute a government.
The Obama campaign has a cringe-inducing propaganda slideshow called "The Life of Julia" intended to illustrate how the Obama Administration's policies will give government help to a young woman as she is educated, works, starts a family and retires.

If you had to stifle a guffaw, you're not alone.

Yes, the Obama Administration's policies alone can be the savior for American children everywhere - all it takes, apparently, are piles and piles of taxpayer money thrown around recklessly. And by the end, children will still be able to retire and live comfortably on the totally-stable programs of...

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