Lack of Prosperity and Economic Understanding

It amazes me that so few people understand the basic rules of economic prosperity. 1) That we need to create an environment of competition, quality, and individual responsiblity. 2) Security is the bedding for properity, and secure investment can only be obtained by the removal of fear. Fear, whether it is personal or national, creates nonprofitable investment of protective measurements. The only way fear can be economically combatted, is with a strong military ready to hit hard wherever the threat comes from as long as the threat exists. 3) Entitlements have created an environment of expectation without delivery. Nobody, other than the truly handicapped or mentally retarded, are entitled to anything they didn't personally work for or create. A 40 hour work week is the seed of entitlement that is noxious and the breeding place of class envy. In contrast, class upgrade should be the goal of each individual person. 4) Taxes and levies are the damper of individual progress which smothers the spirit of capitalism.

Race and Gender in the Election

Obama and Hillary alleviate claims of non-acceptance and non-opportunity for minorities. It was very evident in one of Obama's speeches that he did not want to blame hispanics for blacks losing their jobs. After these democratic primaries and caucuses, it is more evident than ever before that America is still the country with opportunities for all if you want to take personal responsibility. Both minorities, Hillary and Obama, each gather as many votes as the Republicans combined in a country where for years the black caucuses wanted people to believe that minorities are discriminated upon.

It is amazing, if you act American, whether you are liberal or conservative, how accepted you are. I think more blacks will have to join the ranks of Bill Cosby in taking responsibility for their own destiny and not be looking for somebody to blame for their situation. Though welfare and governmental give-a-ways have smothered the drive and incentives to be independent and self-providing, the demand for labor by closing the borders and reforming the welfare system can change generations of dependents into opportunities for those that want it. If you believe opportunities have passed you by, you should seriously look at yourself and ask yourself why.