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Re: Fries Speakeasy
What? Hey, a little socialism is a good thing. Without common responsibilities we're just a bunch of animals. Have some really bad things happen to you like: lose your job and home and run through your savings. Charities won't be able to fill that gap. How about a little hand-out from Uncle Sam to help get you back on your feet? Need a few government checks to feed your kids when you lost that job? You against that? Every man for himself always? Want to get rid of FHA? They've helped thousands of families get their first home. Don't have health insurance and your wife is having a breach birth? Want to visit the hospital emergency ward? Oops! You have no money? I guess your wife and kid will just have to die then. Aren't we more civilized than that Lida? Weren't you telling Grace that English healthcare was sounding good on that other thread? "Well said Grace." Or were you just complimenting his usage of English? All of the folks out there complaining about "socialism" had better think about it some more. Now, I'm not saying we should go to extremes here, but we need a bit of "socialism" or we lose our humanity. I'm not a Christian (or a fan or member of any religion for that matter), but I think Jesus had the right idea on a bunch of issues. Where are these "Christian ideals" I keep hearing about? And Communism? It's an economic theory that doesn't work and doesn't really exist anywhere. We mostly fight against bullies, religious fanatics, and to save dictators who protect our corporate interests like Exxon. This country has fought some just wars but others are morally very suspect. Sorry man, I just have to speak up. Let the flaming begin. LOL.
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Last edited by ( . Y . )Elizabeth Taylor; 12-29-2009 at 06:02 PM..
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