America is (unequivocally) the most generous nation on the planet and the American people are (unequivocally) the most charitable.
Generosity and Charity are indeed admirable attributes, with that said, ..”apathy and ignorance” are an abomination.
According to Webster: “gen·er·os·i·ty,” (in context) Nobility of thought or behavior; magnanimity.
According to Webster: “char·i·ty,” Provision of help or relief to the poor and needy.
(True charity, begins at home – with the family).
Of course, to fully understand “true charity,” it is required that one grows up in a home with the family.
Unless of course you’re a Democrat with no friends, in which case, you have to eat with a guy you work with…
According to Webster: “ap·a·thy,” (in context) Lack of interest or concern.
(Ignorance – at its pinnacle).
According to Webster: “ig·no·rance,” The condition of being uneducated, unaware, or uninformed.
(It’s true – a mind is a terrible thing to waste).
According to Webster: “a·bom·i·na·tion,” (in context) Disgust.
Question: If you’re an employed adult (man or woman) in the United States, ..or “anywhere on the planet,” ..what, (in your most fervent and considered opinion) ..is the largest drain on your paycheck?
(THE COST OF LIVING).
Question: What is a donation?
(The Salvation Army is an “honest” and appropriate charity).
According to Webster: “do·na·tion,” (in context) A gift or grant; a contribution.
(The IRS is a device – not a service).
According to Webster: “de·vice,” A contrivance serving a particular purpose,
Question: What is a tax?
According to Webster: “tax,” (traditionally) A contribution for the support of a government required of persons, groups, or businesses within the domain of that government.
(In current context) A burdensome or excessive demand; a strain.
Question: What is a government?
(Michele and I are doing quite nicely – thank you).
According to Webster: “gov·ern·ment,” (in context) Exercise of authority in a political arena; rule.
Question: What is the purpose of a government?
According to the U.S. (Declaration of Independence) ..the purpose of the U.S. Government is to secure natural rights for the people and protect those rights.
(Sidebar).
As example; The right to free speech is a natural right. The right to protect yourself, your property, and your family is a natural right. The right to pursue happiness and opportunity is a natural right.
To be supported by your neighbors is not a natural right.
To lie and mislead the American people is not a natural right.
Healthcare…
..and (E.B.T Cards), ..are not natural rights.
Continuing…
Question: Who is supposed to determine how America’s tax dollars are spent?
The taxpayers !
Undeniable Historic Fact: The United States of America is a Democratic Republic.
Question: What is a Democratic Republic?
A democratic republic is a country that is both a republic and a democracy. A Democratic Republic is a government where the ultimate authority and power is derived from its citizens. (Source, Wikipedia).
Question: What is a constant?
The first two things that come to my mind are…
(The U.S. Constitution…
..and America’s proud history).
According to Webster: “con·stant,” Continually occurring; Unchanging in nature, value, or extent; invariable.
Editorial: When I was a child in school a number of firemen would visit annually to provide instruction about what to do if your house caught on fire.
The firemen were always dressed in their brilliant yellow protective gear and always made it extremely clear as what to do? If our home caught on fire.
We were instructed to remain calm as panic is no one’s friend. We were also taught what to do if the fire became personal, ..and/or, the cloths we were wearing caught on fire?
(Damn good advice)
..and it is not outdated. Albeit with that said, ..with America facing three more years of Barack Obama in the Oval Office, and addendum might be in order to better salvage America for the folks who are still here after 2016…
And of course, my advice, and/or, suggestion would be to..
According to Webster: “ad·vice,” Opinion about what could or should be done about a situation or problem; counsel.
According to Webster: coun·sel,” (in context) Advice and guidance.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand my offerings, counsel, advice and guidance are commodities that should be available from the person in charge, i.e., ..the leader.
The following image is of a “man,” (a homeless man), who served this nation, he does not deserve to be homeless.
(This “man” was a Marine – he will always be a Marine – Semper Fi).
(This “punk” is a parasite…
..he will always be a parasite).
Truth forges understanding, I’ll be back tomorrow
Crusader Rabbit…
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