Dave-- Very well stated. I think your assessments are spot-on, and sagely. In regards to affecting change, I have no doubt that things will happen in time, but I do sincerely doubt that time is something that America can afford at the moment. I will definitely look into that book, as it sounds like something I would soak up
As it stands now, for the past 30 years, the socialist/communist ideology has taken center stage in all major spheres of influence in this country. The media, public education, universities, Hollywood, etc. have hypnotized the masses into slavery to *something*. Whether it be welfare, television, food, or sports, the majority of the country has become slaves to their own devices. In doing so, they have traded the heavy burdens of democratic responsibility for the comfortable chains of ignorance. *jumps off his soapbox*
Here are a couple of proposed solutions that I see bringing about a change in the slavish atmosphere that has become America--
1) Receipt of public support results in forfeiture of the right to vote until public support is no longer received.
-Welfare would not concern me as much if the recipients weren't voting themselves raises every election cycle. It's become so common now, that to challenge it is to become accused of "racism". Welfare is just another form of slavery, only the chains come in the form of financial support. Absolutely brilliant concept. My hat is off to Karl Marx.
2) Compulsory national service. Any form of service to the state, or nation to organizations agreed upon by the voting population (read: Community Organizers are excluded).
-Judging by what I've seen from the *children* in high schools as a recruiter, servitude to a cause greater than oneself, even if it is compulsory, could do a great deal of damage to the "Me mentality" which is the root of much of America's woes.
3) Taxation without Representation.
-Not sure what to say here exactly, but I do not feel represented in Illinois, as our state policy is set by the enslaved masses in Chicago. It seems to me that since the inception of this great nation, taxes has always been the crux of the issues. I'll pay taxes all day long, provided they are not used to spread the yoke of oppression.
These are my humble opinions, and I present them to all for review, rebuttal, and recommendations. Feel free to pile on, people! I'm enjoying this conversation thoroughly
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