Affected by Government Shutdown?

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Just look at History. All previous "democracies" (republics, &c) went through a period of expansion and prosperity (ppl had to fight to get ahead but were able to fully enjoy the fruits of their labor) and then decided that the gov't should/could make Life safe and happy for everyone. Downhill from there.

Whether one likes it or not, Life is not safe nor is it easy and no society/gov't can make it different (as long as we have more ppl than we have resources). Darwin wins in the long run.

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Sad but very true.

Even sadder that I am glad to be 55 and not 25. I may just make it before the whole thing collapses.

The Great Society will eventually consume this country. The process started in 1964 and has continued ever since while the plight of those who were to benefit from it fall farther behind.

Entitlements only work if those "entitled" are out numbered by those who provide the resources for the entitlements.