Posted on 05/04/2006 1:25:58 PM PDT by libertarianPA
There was a time when I was a self-professed liberal. I believed in universal health care. I was against military action by the U.S. for any reason other than defense. I thought affirmative action was justified. I was even convinced that it was economically and morally just that rich people pay more taxes. Life experience and education have allowed me to step outside that world of Wonderland theory and "gee, wouldn't it be great if the world was like this" politics and be amazed that I could have ever been in that frame of mind - much like an alcoholic who's been sober for several years wonders what he thought was so great about drinking. And like the alcoholic, the practicing liberal doesn't recognize his own detrimental behavior. For instance, can you imagine the mind that believes government has no right to tell you what you can and can't do with your body, yet has every right to determine your health care coverage, retirement finances, what wages you will receive, etc.? Is that really a free country? A blind man can see that contradiction.
After much personal reflection and social observation, I think I've discovered the three key components that, when mixed together, create the perfect liberal mind.
(Excerpt) Read more at amarxica.com ...
"So, the next time you debate a liberal (not that it's ever truly a debate); keep in mind you're probably dealing with these psychological, educational, and economic conditions. Try to be sympathetic. In the middle of one of their anti-American, anti-capitalism rants, put your hand on their shoulder, give them a soulful gaze, and tell them, "I understand."
Priceless.
To break anything down that anything [as a minimum] has to exist. Nothingness is not breakable down.
Popular stereotype (promoted by Democrats). The democrats represent the 'poor and downtrodden'. Elections are won by having as many people as possible voting for your party. So, if they really are the 'Party of the Rich', the Republicans need to do things that enable as many people as possible to become and stay rich. So, what do the democrats need to do to keep as many people as possible voting for them?
One day someone will identify "victim" type government programs as a type of charity. Once so identified, then the libertarians can holler - separation of church and state and demand government stop funding victim type programs.
Great post.
One who gets it. Nicely done.
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