THE VISIONARIES OF TWO VERY DIFFERENT AMERICAS...
Newly-elected House Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) (left)
who is a card-carrying member of the Democrat Socialists of America, and,
former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin (right).
The personal mindsets of these two women clearly reflects the political turmoil
and social upheaval which has come to define America in the 21st century.
who is a card-carrying member of the Democrat Socialists of America, and,
former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin (right).
The personal mindsets of these two women clearly reflects the political turmoil
and social upheaval which has come to define America in the 21st century.
Former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin,
who like me, came of age under the presidency of Ronald Reagan,
strongly believes in and promotes the ideals of Capitalism, or
America as a free market society and Constitutional Republic.
America as a free market society and Constitutional Republic.
She embraces the timeless principles of self-reliance and discipline,
fair competition, and especially, the ability to pull your own weight
in regards to working hard to achieve one's goals in life, all without
hindrance from a repressive and demanding government system
breathing down your back.
This is the hallmark, not only of happy and
This is the hallmark, not only of happy and
prosperous living, but of a truly free and independent society,
the one envisioned by our Founding Fathers for the people when they
wrote the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are:
"I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
-President Ronald Reagan
-President Ronald Reagan
On the other hand, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,
like many of her generation, shamelessly promotes the
like many of her generation, shamelessly promotes the
the self-centered ideology of "entitlement without reciprocity"
or taking advantage, with intrusive help from government, of
those who believe in personal responsibility, and the re-distribution of
their money in order to create a more "just and equal" society for all.
In reality, it is more like an unfair and contentious "free-for-all".
those who believe in personal responsibility, and the re-distribution of
their money in order to create a more "just and equal" society for all.
In reality, it is more like an unfair and contentious "free-for-all".
Here is a rudimentary example of the principles of Socialism:
You have two cows. The government takes one and gives it to your neighbor.
After all, why should you, a hard-working and reliable citizen, deprive
someone who is lazy and irresponsible, of their "right" or "entitlement"
to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness while reaping the benefits of
your labor, compliments of tax payer-funded government subsidy programs?
Meanwhile, the fawning mainstream media are fanning the flames of
the ardent Ms. Ocasio-Cortez as the "voice of the poor and needy",
and the "savior" of the "poor huddled masses" of immigrants
teeming at our southern borders whom she thinks should be
allowed to cross over without impunity. In fact, she believes
that America should no longer be defined by natural borders.
and the "savior" of the "poor huddled masses" of immigrants
teeming at our southern borders whom she thinks should be
allowed to cross over without impunity. In fact, she believes
that America should no longer be defined by natural borders.
The media touts Ocasio-Cortez as this century's incarnation of Eva Peron.
She does indeed seem to emulate the revered, "First Lady of the Pampas"
She does indeed seem to emulate the revered, "First Lady of the Pampas"
while prancing about wearing designer outfits and dripping with
expensive jewelry as she addresses crowds of adoring followers,
many of whom could never in their lifetime afford such extravagance.
many of whom could never in their lifetime afford such extravagance.
Unlike the proud and patriotic Sarah Palin, who is
well-schooled in regards to America's unique and exceptional
national history, especially that we were founded by people who
were not only devoted to daily Bible reading, but knew, that
true and lasting freedom can only come, first and foremost,
through honoring Almighty God in our lives, as well as
being accountable before Him and our peers for our actions,
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez and her eager band of mostly youthful
were not only devoted to daily Bible reading, but knew, that
true and lasting freedom can only come, first and foremost,
through honoring Almighty God in our lives, as well as
being accountable before Him and our peers for our actions,
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez and her eager band of mostly youthful
followers are already sold out to Socialism as the answer to
the problems facing America today. However, as our pilgrim
ancestors discovered, Socialism just does not work.
The early settlement at Plymouth in 1620 was
basically what would be called today a socialist commune.
The residents received their clothing, food, and other
supplies from the colony's "common stock" and all the
farmland was collectively owned, with each family
receiving provisions according to their needs,
the profits from the labor divided equally rather than
by what was earned individually through hard work.
The system gradually led to much discontent within the colony,
with the healthy and able-bodied settlers who toiled for
long hours in the fields and at other labors beginning
to resent those who claimed that they could not work
due to illness or some other reason, and yet, would receive
the same amount of food and supplies as those who
performed zero labor, like the elderly residents, and young
mothers with little children and nursing babies to care for.
As a result, nearly half of the people died, unable to be
sustained through the colony's decreasing harvests.
After two years of experiencing famine and the subsequent
loss of lives due to malnutrition and starvation, the pilgrims
decided to abandon the socialist system they lived under
and required that each family was responsible to take
care of themselves. Colonists were encouraged to grow
their own food as there was no more "common stock" to
provide for them. The end result was a far more happy,
healthy, and prosperous society. Those who claimed to be
ill now took to the fields, eager to plant, grow, and harvest,
reaping the benefits of their own labor and taking pride
in themselves and in their accomplished work.
According to some historical accounts, the settlers at
Jamestown colony in Virginia also went through a trial
period of "communal living".
However, as in Plymouth, it did not work.
In fact, inspired by the words of the apostle, Paul,
the general rule of thumb in Jamestown became:
"If you don't work, you don't eat."
The Bible's Answer To Socialism....
"If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.
Indeed, we hear that some among you are disorderly,
that they are passing their lives in idleness, neglectful
of duty, being busy with other peoples' affairs instead
of their own and doing no work.
Now we charge and exhort such persons, as ministers
in Him exhorting those in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah,
that they work in quietness and earn their own food
and other necessities."
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
Jamestown Colony in the 1630's
A painting by Keith Rocco
the problems facing America today. However, as our pilgrim
ancestors discovered, Socialism just does not work.
The early settlement at Plymouth in 1620 was
basically what would be called today a socialist commune.
The residents received their clothing, food, and other
supplies from the colony's "common stock" and all the
farmland was collectively owned, with each family
receiving provisions according to their needs,
the profits from the labor divided equally rather than
by what was earned individually through hard work.
The system gradually led to much discontent within the colony,
with the healthy and able-bodied settlers who toiled for
long hours in the fields and at other labors beginning
to resent those who claimed that they could not work
due to illness or some other reason, and yet, would receive
the same amount of food and supplies as those who
performed zero labor, like the elderly residents, and young
mothers with little children and nursing babies to care for.
As a result, nearly half of the people died, unable to be
sustained through the colony's decreasing harvests.
After two years of experiencing famine and the subsequent
loss of lives due to malnutrition and starvation, the pilgrims
decided to abandon the socialist system they lived under
and required that each family was responsible to take
care of themselves. Colonists were encouraged to grow
their own food as there was no more "common stock" to
provide for them. The end result was a far more happy,
healthy, and prosperous society. Those who claimed to be
ill now took to the fields, eager to plant, grow, and harvest,
reaping the benefits of their own labor and taking pride
in themselves and in their accomplished work.
According to some historical accounts, the settlers at
Jamestown colony in Virginia also went through a trial
period of "communal living".
However, as in Plymouth, it did not work.
In fact, inspired by the words of the apostle, Paul,
the general rule of thumb in Jamestown became:
"If you don't work, you don't eat."
The Bible's Answer To Socialism....
"If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.
Indeed, we hear that some among you are disorderly,
that they are passing their lives in idleness, neglectful
of duty, being busy with other peoples' affairs instead
of their own and doing no work.
Now we charge and exhort such persons, as ministers
in Him exhorting those in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah,
that they work in quietness and earn their own food
and other necessities."
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
A painting by Keith Rocco
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