Webster defines socialism as "any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods."
Barack Obama claims that the redistribution of wealth is not socialism.
Obama tries to cover up the truth by giving an absurd claim: "John McCain and Sarah Palin, they call [the redistribution of wealth] socialistic. Y'know, I don't know when they decided they wanted to make a virtue out of selfishness. Y'know, the next thing I know, they're gonna find evidence of my communistic tendencies because I shared my toys in kindergarten -- cause I split my peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my friend in sixth grade."
Huh? Then what do you really want, Barack?
Here lies the answer:
How can people be so blind?
A Great Example of the Supposedly-Unsocialistic Distribution of Wealth
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy holding a sign that read, "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, and again I laughed as he had given away his political preference-- just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I thought needed it more--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed away.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside because I've decided he could use the money more than the server. The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed money more. I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
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I love you babe!! I'm so proud of you!!
Mike...we need to join forces! I AM WITH you on this one. Sunni
Too funny. Although, as I write this, Obama has won. Any chance his economic views will actually have much play in his presidency?
Not to the degree he wishes. But it doesn't mean he's not going to push for it. What scares me the most are the judges he will appoint. All we need is for the Supreme Court to turn into another California or Massachusetts.
I love that story! Good for you!
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