Ain't That Quaint

In 1860 Abraham Lincoln uttered words that ought to ring through to today. Had he not been such an immortal figure, and said so many profound and transitory things, we might remember these few words a bit better. In this current time of our own trial, it is worth noting Lincoln's timeless advice:

"You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage earner down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away men's initiative and independence. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves."

There are countless constituencies in today's Democratic party that profess to advocate this or that freedom. Outrage is easy to muster over a singular and particular civil right. Get real! There is no freedom if there is not economic freedom. You may be this or that minority. This or that underserved class. This or that what-then and who-ever. Our freedom rests upon our self-determination--which is our dreams.

What is the American Dream if it tops out at $250,000? Senator Obama wants every American to go to college, but God help him if he lands a good job. Once you have crossed that delicate line, may you rot in hell you selfish son of a bitch. I don't mind the R rated language, because these people are exploiting and sacrificing our innocence.

As for our current crisis, fail if you're a failure. Retire if you're dead weight. Rise to the occasion if you embrace the spirit of this country, and pray that your fruits will not be stripped from you in the brutal manner of a man who seeks to "spread the wealth around." How disgusting.