Obama: Taxation equals Charity
This morning in a rally Obama makes a very interesting statement. In defending himself and denying that his plan is socialistic, he argues that he did not know when McCain and Palin decided that selfishness is a virtue.
Did you pick up on that? In Obama’s mind, by taxing the “rich” and giving to the “middle class” he somehow thinks he is giving charity. Those that oppose this are simply selfish!
This is getting just incredible! My family and I do all we can, when we can to help out others. We give as we have the opportunity and the ability. One of the greatest rewards in that giving is the sense of appreciation and gratitude from the person you are helping. It almost becomes addictive and makes you want to give more. That is what charity is all about. You are just as richly blessed as the one you bless.
However, in the Obama theory, the governement TAKES from those it deems has too much, the governement DECIDES who it is given to, and the recipeient feels that this is OWED to them instead of appreciating the gift. So when next month comes, they are still there with hands out waiting on what they DESERVE! And if you as an individual are against this, you are SELFISH!
This is not a defiinition of Charity that I am willing to accept. How about you? Do you feel this is Charity?
Great post! I wonder how Obama’s plans will play out. I just wish all Americans realized that no one man will be able to change their future more than they can do so for themselves.
Thank you Dana for the comment.
I am afraid that we are heading in the opposite direction with our government. The people voted for “change” and while the last President was disappointing in many levels, the change coming I am afraid may not be the change they hoped for.
The new administration is high on government programs and based on all I have seen so far (and what some of his current advisors have said), the end result will be more people depending on Uncle Sam to get by. And the idea that anyone is able to change their own future is quickly being replaced by dependency the government.
I am glad to see that you still understand the difference. I hope there will always be enough of us out there that will hold fast to those ideals so that this country doesn’t just fall apart.
Have a great day and an awesome 2009!
Ed