Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: Citrix
Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: Citrix
Originally posted by: Specop 007
Democracy works until people realize they can vote themselves money from the public treasury.
But really, we've been doing that for decades. Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, WIC, etc etc etc.
Its getting to the point I wonder why the hell I even work anymore.
is there anything wrong with those programs you listed? without those programs our country would be a thirdworld country.
Lots of third world countries have strong central governments and social programs. It's the confidence and stability created by the equitable rule of law that keeps the US from being a third world country.
really? humm when i drive home tonight ill count how many shanty towns i see, or how many times i get hit up by starving kids for food.
SOrry man, i have been to quite a few third world countries and let me tell you there is nothing in the US that even comes close to comparison.
'Cause the standard of living is sky-high in North Korea?...
I think Citrix thinks only first world countries have strong central govt and social programs...he fails to realize third world countries are poor BECAUSE of the restrictive govt and failing social programs.
Well... I wouldn't say that either. I'd say they're poor because of a lack of equitable rule of law. For example, you could buy a house, but why when the corrupt government/dictator might decide to take it from you the day after you buy it? Or you could start a business, but why when the corrupt government/dictator/bureaucrat could shut you down for failing to pay the proper bribes or because your business is in competition with the mayor's brother-in-law's business or whatever.
There's no confidence in the system, and because of that no incentive to invest. Quite the opposite, you'd be a fool if you did. That's what plagues third world countries.
Meh, "lack of equitable rule of law" and "strong central govt" to me is the same thing and go hand in hand.
