Progressivism

I was chastised today by a blog reader who made a comment about my post yesterday regarding Glenn Beck, and the new plan for refounding America.

This reader, a self described progressive Democrat, said I was dead wrong; progressives love this country as much as we (conservatives) “say we do”.

I hope today, to set the record straight; to clarify my comments and to expound a little on what Progressivism really is.

First, I said that Democrats as well as Republicans love this country, but to make no mistake, Progressives want to see the downfall of this great country.
I stand by this comment.

Progressivism, by definition is a plan for reform, egalitarian style. You’ve heard the term “Share the wealth”? That is egalitarianism, leveling the playing field if you will, which is at the heart of progressivism.

Progressives believe that we should all be equal; and cite the Declaration of Independence as proof:
“We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal…”

What they are missing, is the word “created”. We ARE all CREATED equal; we have the same rights across the board as the next guy. We have the same opportunities as the next guy.
What we DO with that gift of equality is what sets us apart; makes each of us unique. It’s also what makes us rich or poor, bond or free, contributing or criminal.

Progressivism is lock-step with Communism; it’s one in the same and it’s all about control.

Think about the health care “reform” that will save us from the greedy insurance providers; think about Cap and Trade that will save us from those rising temperatures and those who use incandescent lightbulbs(which we found out yesterday is one of the biggest hoaxes perpetuated on mankind-yes, even bigger than the balloon boy hoax.).
The progressives have taken over our banks and our industry, now they want our health care and our lifestyles.

It isn’t possible to legislate charity or goodwill; it isn’t possible to legislate wealth for the masses, but these things are what Democrats have been after for generations. Progressives want to take it a step further, and not only legislate, but regulate every aspect of our lives; they want to control us.

Progressives want to stifle free speech and dissent. They want to control what you hear and what you read. Cass Sunstein and Arianna Huffington have said so in the last few days. I’ve watched the video and read the transcripts, so don’t try to tell me it’s not being debated.

So, JeanB, I can accept that you are a Democrat, and I’m sure I’d even enjoy a lively discussion with you.
If you are a fiscally responsible Democrat, whose policies are constitutionally sound, I’d even consider voting for you, but do you really want to be a Progressive?
Do you really think controlling the population is a good plan? A Godly plan?
Do you really want to align yourself with those who would overthrow the Constitution?

Nancy Pelosi herself said in a recent press release that objections to the MANDATE to make you buy into the government health care plan are “nonsensical”, that the “power of Congress to regulate health care is essentially unlimited”. That is Communism; think USSR.

Are you sure you want to be part of THAT?

I don’t think that's part of the America that either of us love.

The Joke that is Congress

So we've all heard lately of the push to get the goons in D.C. to actually READ the bills that come before them.
Well, guess what, they hired a speed reader, then dismissed him; I can only assume it was because they couldn't UNDERSTAND the guy! My hat's off to him, the actual speed reader, I think it's an incredible talent-I'm a fast reader, but this guy-wow!
However, the incredible poor judgement in bringing the guy in turns my stomach. There is no way that those who need to understand the bill could have with him reading.

Take a look for yourself. The actual reading part comes in at about 1:34 minutes into the clip:




Note the laughter. Rep. Waxman even admitted he had little idea what was in the bill. Now for your information, in case you don't know, the bill he was reading is the "cap and trade" bill. The Hoax that is Global Warming.
I am so angry I could spit nails right now. Where do they get off being so self righteous as to assume they can actually regulate the Heavens, and do it with OUR money???

The economy is in the tank, and getting worse; the "cap and trade" is the darling of the left, and will likely pass; we have government taking over private enterprise; we have terrorists about to take up residence on our shores, and they can't be bothered to actually READ the garbage they are imposing on us!!! Doesn't anyone in Washington CARE that they are violating the Constitution on a very regular basis??

Here's the thing. They are making a mockery of our Constitution. Of our laws and traditions. They are laughing at the Conservatives, and the lovers of the Constitution. They are mocking the very foundation of our country, and all those who have died trying to PRESERVE this nation; all those who we set out to honor this Memorial Day.

We need to turn up the heat; make them sweat. How? I'm not sure, but I know we'll think of something.