Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: pieceofthepuzzle

There will always be inequality. That fact means that some will always want more but lack the means to achieve or obtain

The current President is the opposite. He has obtained but in the real world, lacks the means.


14 posted on 02/23/2014 5:20:49 AM PST by bert ((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... History is a process, not an event)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies ]


To: bert
“There will always be inequality.”

I understand, but meant something different. What I'm getting at is that there are specific needs that I think we all have as human beings, and I'm not sure we really think enough about what those needs are sometimes. For instance, the need to self-determine, to define yourself as different and unique - in whatever way that might be. I think this is a basic need, and one that socialism/communism suppresses (to say the least). Socialism/communism work essentially on the ‘ant farm’ model. I don't think that works for humanity.

Beyond that, I strongly feel that we all need a sense of purpose. Having the best ‘smart phone’ might be important to you, but it doesn't impart a sense of purpose. Ultimately, I think our spirituality is the definitive source of that sense of purpose, but even below that level there are many things that give us that sense of purpose - like being a parent, helping others, trying to learn more and be capable of contributing more, etc.

I just think that government, and primarily the type of socialism-pushing government that we currently have in the White House and Senate majority, emphasizes the ‘stuff’ that you can get from them, but there is no recognition of the needs of people to self-define, distinguish themselves from others, set their own course, and define their own success. Further, there's little appreciation for how important spirituality is.

16 posted on 02/23/2014 6:41:00 AM PST by pieceofthepuzzle
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson