"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

"One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism consists in establishing controls that tie a given industry hand and foot, making it unable to solve its problems, then declaring that freedom has failed and stronger controls are necessary."

Ayn Rand

Rand put it best in her 1973 article, “Censorship: Local and Express”:

“The conservatives see man as a body freely roaming the earth, building sand piles or factories -- with an electronic computer inside his skull, controlled from Washington . The liberals [the Democrats] see man as a soul freewheeling to the farthest reaches of the universe -- but wearing chains from nose to toes when he crosses the street to buy a loaf of bread.”

Further on, she notes:
“…Each camp wants to control the realm it regards as metaphysically important; each grants freedom only to the activities it despises….. ‘Control,‘ to both camps, means the power to rule by physical force. The conservatives want to rule man’s consciousness; the liberals, his body.”

Monday, June 29, 2009

Be Very Afraid

Another gem out of Washington that basically let's the government do what ever the heck it wants (go ahead - I dare you to read it; I know your Congressman didn't). Want a new car? Uncle Sam has a check for you. Want to sell your home? First you have to pass an energy inspection to make sure you are "energy compliant". Want to turn on your air conditioner? Better hope the energy czar isn't watching via the "smart grid" that will connect to all your appliances. "Atlas Shrugged" and "1984" all rolled up into one. Paid for how? Need I ask?

I can't wait for government health care.
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