Galt's Gulch
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Is America Finished?

Posted by $ Abaco 8 years, 11 months ago to Philosophy
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With too many examples to jot down here, I have come to the conclusion that America is in serious decline. I am speaking in terms of economics, basic liberties, and safety. Do you think this can be turned around soon (assuming you agree)? Or, do you disagree? I just see so many things pointing out major intrusion into our private lives. And, the decline in earning potential of the middle-class, albeit stealthy, is undeniable between my parents' generation and mine.

Other than that - happy Friday!

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  • Posted by $ Abaco 8 years, 11 months ago
    While I would love to go to a country that speaks English, I'm not convinced any would be a step up, yet. My wife's family is from France, and our relatives there have encouraged us to look that way. Something that really matters to me is my children's future. I want them to have opportunity. At this time, every working American (when you take unfunded obligations into account) is in the hole to the tune of about $1.1M government debt. Add to that the tightening noose we're all seeing, and I think the decline here will continue.

    I find it so disturbing that a nation would do this to itself. People, in general, can't help it. They want goodies. They're happy with their HD tvs, convenience store groceries, and welfare...
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  • Posted by H6163741 8 years, 11 months ago
    Well, considering that there is very little difference between Atlas and today's headlines, I would have to assume that we will reach the same point; unfortunately, I don't anticipate John Galt showing up to save the day...
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  • Posted by samrigel 8 years, 11 months ago
    Yes I do see the potential of America's demise and it makes me sad and angry. While I would love to Go Galt I must stay and fight for the country I believe is the best on the planet. It is on the slide but I believe it can be taken back to what it is supposed to be........I am not happy with my Gov't but I love the idea of America but cannot, YET, throw the baby out with the bath water!
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  • Posted by bsmith51 8 years, 11 months ago
    Having read Dinesh D'Souza's beliefs that Obama is not primarily a socialist but an anti-colonialist, I find it curious that Obama seeks to use the federal government to "colonize" the states and, by extension, their people.
    "The Roots of Obama's Rage" is a fascinating look into the psycho-logic that drives Obama.
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    • Posted by strugatsky 8 years, 11 months ago
      If one reads his books and listens to his early speeches, it becomes clear that Obama is primarily driven by hate - hate towards the white man and the white man's civilization. Hate has it's own "logic" and stops at nothing to achieve its goals, even if in the process it causes damage to the host. Just like Palestinian mothers are only too happy to sacrifice their sons to kill Jews, Obama is just as happy to sacrifice the lives of other blacks, including the future of his own daughters, to destroy the white man. Hate is a powerful force...
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