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Learn About Freedom
Essentially, Conservatives tend toward Individualism and Liberals favor Collectivism. This table contains a lot of common sense ... keep an open mind and abandon preconceived thinking.
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"Marriage is socialism among two people."
... Barbara Ehrenreich
Socialism only works within one's immediate family and is proportional to the degree that love exists.
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10 Movies “Occupy” Sympathizers Should See
Dr. Zhivago
The "Occupy" activists in Moscow in 1905 thought they were demanding greater economic equality. What they got was horror for everyone. Even the most zealous "Occupy" activist in the movie — who spent years killing former aristocrats and their sympathizers — was eliminated himself by party bosses.
Original Intent
A very clear, compelling, look at the Cultural Marxist attack on the original intent of the Founders of this great republic. This documentary is constantly captivating and often reveals significant facts and truths that few people understand.
Waiting For Superman
This documentary exposes the graft, and lack of concern for the good of children, in the public schools and especially in the teacher's unions. The supposed attempt to provide "equal" education for all only lowers quality, increases cost and invites shocking graft.
Mao's Last Dancer
This is the story of a ballet dancer brought up under China's Communist dictators and then exposed to the freedoms that exist in America. Guess which he preferred.
Agenda
The most powerful exposé of the communist, socialist, progressive attempt to take over America produced so far showing how the different communist, socialist, progressive organizations have implemented their agenda to dismantle American patriotism, morality and spirituality.
The Lost City
The story of an "Occupy" Cuba activist who leans too late that he's simply been used as foolish pawn by Communist thugs out to destroy his own family.
Atlas Shrugged
This tells how a female railroad magnate has to fight government and union thuggery to defend her liberty, and that of others.
The Pixar Story
Capitalism at it's most impressive. Big risks, hard work, great movies for families to enjoy, profits well-earned, enjoyable jobs provided - wow! That's great Capitalism.
The Pursuit of HappyNess ... Will Smith
This is the right way to occupy Wall Street -- with determined study, hard work, humble service, and earned success. Here's a case of a poor person finding the right way to personal "happiness" and financial success.
It's A Wonderful Life
This wonderful Christmas season favorite contracts greedy Capitalism with Christian, servanthood Capitalism. Guess which looks better. True Christians engaged is servanthood style Capitalism help provide a wonderful life for all.
A hammer can be used to help build a house or to kill someone. Capitalism in Russia is not what it is in America. In America many Capitalists are Christians who engage in business with integrity, honor, servanthood and even generosity. Without a biblical approach to business — like George Bailey had in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE — you will see abuses. The answer is not Socialism, Communism or bigger government. It's revival. We need more businessmen intent on abiding by Christian principles.
For the list of 15 recommended by MovieGuide ... Click Here.
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Best Anti-Communist, Anti-Socialist Movies of All Time
REPENTANCE (subtitled) ... Soviet Union - 1987
REPENTANCE is the one movie credited with helping to overthrow Communism. This magnificent movie exposes the evils of communism, statism and totalitarianism while lifting up the suffering and the triumphant, eternal Church of Christ Jesus.
ELENI (some subtitles) ... 1986
ELENI is the greatest movie about a mother's love in the face of adversity. It is the true story of a mother who was murdered by the communists during the Greek Civil War. Eleni proclaims, "Christ is risen" on Easter, prays to God and concludes before her execution with the touching statement that "It is such a joy to be a mother that I thank God for letting me know it."
STRIKE (subtitles) ... 2007
STRIKE, a German/Polish production, is one of the most compelling, captivating, pro individual, pro faith, Anti-Communist movies ever made. It tells the story of how the Communist persecution of one hard-working woman eventually led to the downfall of Communism in Poland. MOVIEGUIDE® highly commends STRIKE for anyone age 13 and up.
THE LOST CITY ... 2005
This excellent movie follows the heartbreaking tale of one family, three brothers and a beautiful woman against the backdrop of the overthrow of Cuban dictator Batista in 1958 and 1959, and the establishment of Fidel Castro's brutal, oppressive Communist dictatorship. THE LOST CITY is a magnificent historical drama that tells the truth about Castro's ruthless, Communist regime and that powerfully celebrates family, liberty, democracy, Christian faith, national heritage, and other positive virtues.
THE LIVES OF OTHERS (subtitled) ... 2007
THE LIVES OF OTHERS is a German movie about a secret policeman in Communist East Germany in the 1980s who secretly tries to help a playwright and his live-in actress girlfriend who are being investigated. THE LIVES OF OTHERS is an excellent movie that shows how evil Communism and socialism are, but it contains some strong sexual content and explicit nudity requiring extreme caution.
NINE DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD ... 2010
NINE DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD is a very timely, must-see, well-made, emotional, inspiring documentary about Pope John Paul II's historic, world-changing nine-day pilgrimage to Poland in June 1979. Everyone should see this documentary.
HANOI HILTON ... 1987
HANOI HILTON is the story of the American Prisoners of War (POWs) captured and tortured by the Communist Vietcong from the 1960s through the mid-1970s. Brilliantly acted, with a highly polished script, HANOI HILTON is a moving, insightful film that will be too strong for some viewers because of its realism since it does realistically portray the war and so there is some male nudity.
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Important Pieces of History
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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.
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The main difference between capitalism (Conservatism) and socialism (Liberalism) is:
CAPITALISM WORKS!
And just WHY does Capitalism work?
Consider the former USSR that went 'belly-up' largely because their communist version of Socialism was a bloated bureaucracy that couldn't keep up ... kinda like a short 300 pound runner in a marathon.
Think of it this way: CAPITALISTS wait in line to pay for groceries. SOCIALISTS wait in line to see if there are ANY groceries. That was the result of advanced socialism (communism) in the former USSR. Literally!
The 'Spreading the wealth' concept will ultimately dishearten the productive members of society, robbing them of their incentive to work.
It reminds me of a George Bernard Shaw quote. "A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul."
The telling point is this: Socialists are group/herd animals. They seek security and the supposed protection afforded by similar others. They are usually found in academia where they seek tenured or other protected positions, trade unions that protect the lazy and inefficient amongst them and many levels of government employment. Funding for their lives is usually at taxpayer or coerced expense. How can the 'strike' weapon strategy used by unions NOT be considered extortion.
Now the liberal socialist mentality does have a propensity for immense caring ... somewhat like examining slowly diminishing concentric circles attempting to find the smallest piece that does not fit their utopian concept of how they view ideal living. And, if they find something out of place, they are quick to 'tag along' by organizing agitators to take up the mission to 'change' things. Of course many of them find a way to make a living from that activity. This usually involves seeking funds from the wealthy who all too often feel guilt and are happy to pay for their piece of mind.
On the other hand, Capitalists are individualists and risk takers ... the eagles. They generally have infinite confidence in their ability to strive and succeed. A great example are straight commission salespeople from whom one will often hear, "The world won't be right until EVERYONE is on straight commission." Meaning, of course, that every physically and mentally capable person should be paid based on their individual performance and contributions. A successful capitalist can become wealthy in his/her own right. The American Dream they call it!
Of course, Capitalists are not un-feeling people for it is their help that is sought by those with a 'cause'. Go figure!
Deprogramming a liberal.
Consider this definition from Wikipedia: "Deprogramming refers to actions that attempt to force a person to abandon allegiance to a religious, political, economic, or social group. Methods and practices typically involve violent kidnapping and coercion. Similar actions, when done without force, are called "exit counseling"."
Since this site is about the study of change, i. e., history, it is not within our purview to kidnap or coerce. It IS, however, our desire to communicate the differences that divide us in hopes of turning on the lights of common sense intellect that so few 'liberals' choose to employ. We seek to enlighten in hopes of encouraging all to understand the impact of knee-jerk reaction to the events that affect our lives fully understanding that trying to reason with a socialist leads to this:
"A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own."
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For those who slept through World History 101...... here is a condensed version. (Wink!)
Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter.
The two most important events in all of history were:
1. The invention of beer, and
2. The invention of the wheel. The wheel was invented to get man to the beer, and the beer to the man.
These facts formed the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups:
1. Liberals
2. Conservatives.
Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed.
Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to BBQ at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement.
Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to live off the conservatives by showing up for the nightly BBQ's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement.
Some of these liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as girlie-men.
Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy and group hugs, the evolution of the Hollywood actor, and the concept of Democratic voting to decide how to divide all the meat and beer that conservatives provided.
Over the years, Conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the jackass.
Modern liberals like imported beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard liberal fare. Another interesting evolutionary side note: most of liberal women have higher testosterone levels than their men. Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group therapists are liberals. Liberals invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the pitcher also bat.
Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women. Conservatives are big-game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, athletes, Marines, and generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives who own companies hire other conservatives who want to work for a living.
Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals remained in Europe when conservatives were coming to America They crept in after the Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.
Here ends today's lesson in world history.......
It should be noted that a liberal may have a momentary urge to angrily respond to the above before forwarding it.
A conservative will simply laugh and be so convinced of the absolute truth of this history that it will be forwarded immediately to other true believers, and to more liberals...just to **** them off.
Have a great day ... FROM: floopy, Santa Fe, Land of Entrapment (Sent Thursday, April 16, 2009 5:24 PM) ... A comment sent to MSNBC. It is just too succinct to not put it somewhere on this page. Kudos, floopy!
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Capitalism is survival of the fittest for humans!
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