[Mr. Jeeves]

Unfortunately, hard times are the only sure cure for stupidity. People soon learn that only competence can produce food, clothing, and shelter - and begin to favor the makers over the fakers and takers.

Life has been so easy in America for so long that Democrats had little trouble taking over with promises of free dessert for all - forever. As times get harder and they are forced to renege on all of those shiny promises, their only way out will be misusing the police powers of government to eliminate their critics.

[RoosterRedux]

I agree, but...hard times will play into the hands of the Marxists who are taking over our system of government.

When people can't afford to eat, the government (in its takeover of everything) will institute breadlines. And the people will be so thankful.