Beretta92FSLady
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"[FONT=times new roman,times]The most important question, then, is, "How to change the direction of the cycle?" The answer: Individuals with a strong internal locus must preach the value of independence. They must teach those they encounter -- their family, friends, colleagues, and especially the disadvantaged (whom they should make extra efforts to reach out to through voluntary service) -- that as human beings with free will, we are responsible for our own actions, that we are not the victims of fate, and that we will achieve happiness and self-esteem if we take hold of our lives and never let go.[/FONT]
[FONT=times new roman,times]The worst-case scenario for the individual who is moved to take responsibility for his own actions and who believes he controls his fate is that regardless of whether or not he gains any monetary benefit, he will at least gain a sense of autonomy and self-respect. The best-case scenario is that he will influence others around him to adopt his view. If this conversion occurs for enough people, all over the country, then there may be hope for the American Republic yet."[/FONT]
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/07/the_lefts_psychological_assaul.html
I was nosing around pages today, and found this little gem. There are a couple of things that I do not agree with but overall I agree that individuals who do not feel nor know how to empower self, they ought to be taught how to empower themselves.
Of course, I do take issue with the title of the piece since I am a firm believer that there is equal blame to go along the political spectrum. Unfortunately individuals are not encouraged to be independent, and then when sh*t hits the fan (Katrina, etc.) individuals are pleading for help, and bitching that the Government wasn't quick enough to assist.
Another quote, from another page:
" ... unconditional welfare is a crime against the poor.’ ..." http://home.mira.net/~andy/works/dependency.htm
Damn right! I agree. Generally of course.