Posted on 08/22/2009 1:32:19 PM PDT by conservativegirl
A Parable about Socialism
A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be a very liberal Democrat, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs, in other words, redistribution of wealth.
She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch Republican, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had for years harbored an evil, selfish desire to keep what he thought should be his.
One day she was challenging her father on his opposition to higher taxes on the rich and the need for more government programs. The self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the truth and she indicated so to her father. He responded by asking how she was doing in school.
Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, and let him know that it was tough to maintain, insisting that she was taking a very difficult course load and was constantly studying, which left her no time to go out and party like other people she knew. She didn't even have time for a boyfriend, and didn't really have many college friends because she spent all her time studying.
Her father listened and then asked, 'How is your friend Audrey doing?' She replied, 'Audrey is barely getting by. All she takes are easy classes, she never studies, and she barely has a 2.0 GPA. She is so popular on campus; college for her is a blast. She's always invited to all the parties and lots of times she doesn't even show up for classes because she's too hung over.'
Her wise father asked his daughter, 'Why don't you go to the Dean's office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPA.'
The daughter, visibly shocked by her father's suggestion, angrily fired back, 'That's a crazy idea, how would that be fair! I've worked really hard for my grades! I've invested a lot of time, and a lot of hard work! Audrey has done next to nothing toward her degree. She played while I worked my tail off!'
The father slowly smiled, winked and said gently, 'Welcome to the conservative's philosophy.'
If anyone has a better explanation of the difference between a Republican and Democrat I'm all ears.
Audrey will probably end up marrying a rich guy, so she doesn’t need the transferance of the GPA.
Something about an Ms. as I recall...
Both men are former communists, Luce in America and Hyde in Great Britain........great little book about one of the worst forms of government in all recorded history.
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The people who want socialism always think that it will be other people’s money and property that will be taken, not their own (cause they are in the “in crowd”)
The people who want socialism always think that it will be other people’s money and property that will be taken, not their own (cause they are in the “in crowd”)
There was one about the professor giving everyone an equal grade or whatever. I’m too lazy to look for it, getting ready for the Packers game.
And now for a true story: In 1969 my dear friend graduated from college and immediately began work for the Federal Government in Washington, D.C. (GAO). Shortly after, my friend married a fellow federal government employee.
At the same time, when I graduated from college, I went to work for a large business and after a few years, took my entire savings and started a small company. I and my spouse worked seven days a week, 12 hours per day for over a decade and eventually employed over 100 people.
My friends had two children, bought a home, and settled in, making the drive to and from inside the beltway, for the next several decades.
I and my spouse continued to work long hours and continued to pay employees.
Over the years my friends: Traveled the world as their paid vacation allotments were increasingly significant. Paid off their house, and put their children through college. One time when we got together, they admitted that they never had a stressful day at “work” and that the highlight of their day was making up rhymes with their fellow car pool federal workers.
We had one child, who spent many hours with us at the business, and put that one child through college. We borrowed against our house on more than one occasion in order to put more money into our business and continue to have employees.
A handful of years ago, my friends retired. Their retirement is essentially the same amount as they were paid when they were “working”, they have the same health insurance they had when they were “working” and they spend their time having fun.
Over the years, the list of stresses, particularly attendant to having employees, took a major toll on my spouse and me.
I ask you, which was the better decision, way back in 1969?
To Obamacize this story....
The Father tells the daughter that he while he will continue to pay $50,000 a year in tuition, it will now be split between her, a high school dropout and 2 illegal aliens.
“But Dad” she protests; “That wont allow me to attend. I’ll have to drop many of my courses. It’ll take years to finish.”
Dad replies; “Isn’t being a Democrat grand??”
For the (at least) 100 employees that you employed — you made the right choice. Think of how many people were able to put food on the table because of you and your wife.
Plus would you really be happy in a mind numbing Federal job? You’d probably be on antidepressants by now!
Those are kind words. But I fear that the so-called future of our country will be with those mind-numbed folks who opt for gov’mint ‘work’. Sad. Again, thanks.
I would say you’ve had the more interesting life. Boring jobs make for many long, boring days/years.
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