So, who would be in our party? Criminals, gang members and the untoward are out. Society spends a fortune keeping them at bay. The ne'er do wells won't qualify. The poor, the homeless, gays, and people of color all receive myriad attention. Environmentalists get way more than their fair share of political largess, as well as every other industry that has to depend on lobbyists and political contributions to survive. Educational institutions receive huge infusions of cash albeit with many strings attached, so they and their employees are well served to a degree. Unions are favorites of politicians, but I think the members are getting screwed, so I'm not sure where they fall. The elderly get way more than they deserve, all in the name of humanity. The kids are about to pick up a nice hunk of our cash, simply because, in most cases, the parents who could foot the bill have decided not to (health care). So, who's left?
Of course the answer is the hardworking taxpayer who has no voice. The politicians are supposed to be their voice, but they are not. They've all sold out. And why wouldn't they? The system allows it, and they've created such a sweet deal for themselves they'd be foolish not to play the game. So, the "unserved" are those whose tax money is being extorted by elected officials who refuse to represent them. Didn't we fight a war once for that exact reason? You should read 1776 by David McCullough. It's amazing how close we came to being British.
I don't think "social liberals but fiscal conservatives" is a concept that will work. What these people would do is save the fish while giving lots of water to the farmers; save the environment while enjoying Huntington Lake; provide for those who choose not to provide for themselves while cutting taxes that fund social welfare programs. I think "a hand up as opposed to a hand out" is the answer. As long as politicians can promise their constituents something for nothing our system will never change.
Of course the answer is the hardworking taxpayer who has no voice. The politicians are supposed to be their voice, but they are not. They've all sold out. And why wouldn't they? The system allows it, and they've created such a sweet deal for themselves they'd be foolish not to play the game. So, the "unserved" are those whose tax money is being extorted by elected officials who refuse to represent them. Didn't we fight a war once for that exact reason? You should read 1776 by David McCullough. It's amazing how close we came to being British.
I don't think "social liberals but fiscal conservatives" is a concept that will work. What these people would do is save the fish while giving lots of water to the farmers; save the environment while enjoying Huntington Lake; provide for those who choose not to provide for themselves while cutting taxes that fund social welfare programs. I think "a hand up as opposed to a hand out" is the answer. As long as politicians can promise their constituents something for nothing our system will never change.
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