The Democrats have figured out that the more they make us dependent, the more power they have to keep feeding the insatiable beast, more taxes from the hard workers, less payers to object. In the end game, everyone is a victim, and socialism, as it always has, will fail miserably, and so will we all.
This has been my *life* since moving here nearly 5 years ago. You must be fortunate enough to live in a fairly conservative area because all of this sounds like it is a revelation to you. People I interact with at work (save for a handful), out in public, etc. all *live* the demonRATic way of life. It is like a disease that has gutted their brains. They walk mindlessly through life expecting and anticipating that this is what life is all about.
You are so right - activism is where it's at. And, a little bit of "conservative radicalism" doesn't hurt. We saw that here in Atlanta last March during the pro-America rallies.
We ***SHALL*** overcome!
Right on point, as usual, and I have learned to listen to Angels.. :o)