Humans are the only animals who want things to be fair and equal for all. Those who are careless or unlucky in such a system become life's losers!
Many claim to seek parity in life yet they lobby for laws to gain unfair advantage. The common thread of the socialist systems named above is centralized government control of all aspects of a person's life.
History proves that humans make bad choices by giving up freedom and potential in exchange for empty promises. Eventually the will to strive and succeed is crushed by 'leaders' who take advantage of that trust.
The level of comfort, success and dignity achieved by any living thing is directly proportional to its degree of individual freedom.
Capitalism gives poor people a way to 'catch up.' Socialism preserves the status quo at a lesser level of human comfort.
The integrated system that we call life provides an opportunity for every form of life to achieve the basic needs for survival. From single-cell organisms to plants, insects and animals, survival belongs to those who compete best and that is the nature of things ... Evolution and/or God designed it that way and that is how life is meant to be. UNLESS outside forces change the environment in which any life form exists, every form of life has the opportunity to pursue its destiny. Aside from luck and timing, achieving one's destiny is largely a matter of intelligent, well-thought out choices coupled with patience and persistence ... and the personal freedom to act upon those choices. Capitalism works ... Socialism always fails!
The Free Enterprise System
Per Wikipedia: "Capitalism is an economic system in which the means of production are owned by private persons, and operated for profit and where investments, distribution, income, production and pricing of goods and services are predominantly determined through the operation of a free market.
Capitalism is usually considered to involve the right of individuals and corporations to trade, using money, in goods, services (including finance), labor and land.
Ideally, capitalist systems are governed by the free price system set by the law of supply and demand rather than government regulation, though this does not exclude government defining and enforcing the basic rules of the market."
Those who permit the the smallest losses of freedom will eventually be restrained. The incidious, satanic forces that seek to rule the lives of others must be contained to preserve freedom. Like an infection, it must be treated. If not, history proves that government slavery is inevitable.
The wealthy and politically connected in ANY society are ALWAYS treated better. There is NO political system that provides equal "redistribution" ... Humans are the ONLY animals who seek fairness in life and we are supposed to be the intelligent ones.
"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. When half of the people get an idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it.”
... Adrian Pierce Rogers
Socialist Systems
Per Wikipedia: "Socialism is an economic system in which the means of production are either state owned or commonly owned ... or a political philosophy advocating such a system."
In a Marxist or labor-movement definition of the term, socialism is a stage of society in Marxist theory transitional between capitalism and communism and distinguished by unequal distribution of goods and pay according to work done with the goal of creating a socio-economic system in which property and the distribution of wealth are subject to control by the community.
This control may be exercised on behalf of the state, through a market, or through popular collectives such as workers' councils and cooperatives. As an economic system, socialism is often characterized by state, cooperative, or worker ownership of the means of production, goals which have been attributed to, and claimed by, a number of political parties and governments."
Socialism wastes an individual's potential simply because it crushes personal incentive and rewards the weak and incompetent.
Socialism destroys one's will to strive and succeed and ultimately, the personal dignity that comes with achievement. Quality of life means more than just good health ... it means the freedom to control your own destiny.
The wealthy and politically connected in ANY society are ALWAYS treated better. There is NO political system that provides equal "redistribution" ... Humans are the ONLY animals who seek fairness in life and we are supposed to be the intelligent ones.
The essence of all slavery consists of taking the product of another's labor by force. It is immaterial whether this force be founded on ownership of the slave or ownership of the money that he (slave) must get to live on.
- Leo Tolstoy, 1891
The level of comfort, success and dignity achieved by any living thing is directly proportional to its degree of individual freedom.
"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government, least it come to dominate our lives and interests." ... Patrick Henry (1736-1799)
What is America's True Form of Government?
The true American form of government was designed to be a constitutional republic not a democracy, or anything else. Watch the video below, follow the logic and THEN make up your own mind as to where you stand!
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The choice is individual freedom or submission to the will of the majority whether the majority is right or wrong. The rule of law must prevail lest America give up its freedom and submits to rule by the tyranny of the elite. Every democracy has eventually moved to the far left and ended up with total government control. Total government control evolves into the worst of oppression such as Communism, Naziism, Fascism and so on. Like it or not, the tea party movement embodies the resistance of the people to loss of their individual rights. This phenomenon is the spirit of freedom expressing itself.
The more people get something free from the government, the less they do for themselves and become dependent on the government. Then the less free they become.
Revisit the good old days at the movie theatre!
Watch this 1948 cartoon "Make Mine Freedom" with your kids. Truly prophetic!
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The 'American Way of Life' is tied to immigration policy!
"Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company." ... George Washington
The starting point for every child is parenting with emphasis on character building. Ethical and moral values define the integrity of an individual. Honesty is the cornerstone of human values.
To achieve a positive quality in one's life, integrity means every human being needs to be exposed to, educated about and urged to embrace the values that make for soundness of character:
Good character says everything about a person and the quality of that INDIVIDUAL's life is directly proportional to any society's commitment to Human Values, Personal Responsibility, Individualism and Five Star Citizenship.
The 7 Deadly Sins as known since early Christian times are used to educate humanity about undesirable human frailties that make for negative life experiences. The currently recognized version of the sins are:
Wrath, Greed, Sloth, Pride, Lust, Envy, and Gluttony.
The quality of an individuals personal life and the value of his or her contribution to the overall quality of a society is dependent on the distance one places between The Seven Deadly Sins and Human Values, e.g., on a scale of one to ten with one being The 7 Deadly Sins and ten being Human Values, every person should strive to become living tens and fight the negative effects of the 7 Deadly Sins that anchor our lives in achieving success.
Five of the Ten Commandments are the keys to personal responsibility:
Do not kill other people and respect all living things. Survival in self-defense, the food chain and life treating bacteria, viruses, vermin & insects are exceptions.
Do not steal. EARN whatever it is you want by your own honest labor by doing anything legal. Show respect for the property of others!
Do not lie and deal only in truth. Even a 'little white lie' disrespects one's self and will come back to haunt. Face the truth head-on and do not FEAR it!
Do not commit adultery. One inherently knows right from wrong. Resist temptation. Think about children --first! One must learn self control!
Do not covet that which is your neighbor's. Understand that unfair advantage gained such as cheating in school & business, advocating special interest laws and targeted taxation and so on are simply dishonest. LIVE The Golden Rule!
Respect the parents who gave them life. Repay the love and care once received with kindness and respect.
Avoid becoming a shill for the power seekers and organizers who seek to use you in collaboration with others to commit legalized extortion. Find your own way in life and be FREE!
"We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
Individual Freedom ... where every human being is important, especially from the point of view of law and politics, as a sovereign individual, not living by the permission of the government or some master or lord.
Private Property ... where each person has the basic right to retain honestly earned private property and the freedom to choose to associate with others on his or her own terms - whether for economic, artistic, religious, or romantic purposes.
Limited Government ... where the role of government in a free society is to settle disputes and maintain public order with the protection of citizens collectively delegated as the primary responsibility of a federal government headed by an elected president or other leader.
Free Trade ... where everyone has the basic right to engage in free trade - as in any other kind of peaceful action, even when his or her particular decision may not be the wisest or even morally exemplary.
Responsible individuals are the building blocks of a open, honest and free society.
The first is freedom of speech and expression ... everywhere in the world.
The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way ...everywhere in the world.
The third is freedom from want... which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants ... everywhere in the world.
The fourth is freedom from fear... which, translated into world terms, means a world-wide reduction of armaments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of aggression against any neighbor ... anywhere in the world.
Containing the power hungry people amongst us is an individual responsibility. Why? Because there will always be people who seek to gain power and control over the lives of others. Do NOT fear them ... control them!Learn more about FEAR and how to become fearless!
2. Five Star Citizens know HISTORY!
History is the study of change over time. So why history so important? Because the only sure thing in life is change. History has proven that those who do not pay attention to the lessons of history will repeat the mistakes. So, a sense of history is crucial to good decision making in managing the inevitable changes in societies.
3. Five Star Citizens THINK!
Informed citizens study all sides of an issue. Why vote at all if your vote has been bought or influenced by someone else? Thinking people refuse to take politically motivated advertising too seriously or permit undue influence by all media and special interest groups.
4. Five Star Citizens VOTE!
It is the duty of every citizen to secure rights and freedoms by participating in the affairs of their countries. They keep up with current affairs and view them with an open mind.
In reality, when citizens do not participate to the fullest extent of their opportunity to select their leadership, the actual percentage of the population that selects the winner of a campaign is just FOUR (4) per cent. Avoid smoke-filled, back room politics, get involved!
5. Five Star Citizens use their CLOUT!
Individuals CAN and DO have influence -- IF they make themselves heard.
Make it a point to write or call elected officials and the centers of influence who shape public opinion ... like talk shows, networks, newspapers, magazines and the Internet.
Recommendation: Abandon genetic politics ... vote according to your OWN analysis of all sides of an issue. Avoid the temptation to become so emotionally invested in an issue that you cannot understand every aspect in a search of truth. Always ask, "Is that reasonable?" Thinking for yourself is golden. A lazy mind will soak up whatever someone you trust suggests. THINK & REASON on your own!
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Carved Horses Buckle
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