The Future of America Depends on "Makers"
The 2012 Presidential Election did not unfold as members of the Republican Party would have liked.
Almost immediately following the results, there was a prolonged conversation by many about the future of this country.
However, that conversation really did come too late.
Rather than the expectation that this be an election about "big" ideas, both candidates turned from policy- and values- focused discussions and to personal attacks.
The three presidential debates were entertaining verbal exercises, but lacked any substance when it comes to exploring the future of this country.
Now, with the elections behind us, it is time to start to get people excited about these "big" questions.
It is time to slowly build the argument that Obamacare, social security, Medicare and Medicaid--not to mention the slew of other government subsidized programs--will lead to our ultimate decline as a global superpower.
It is time for us to remember that this country was founded on the principles of personal responsibility, individualism, and the benefits of capitalism.
Too many of the so-called "takers" want the benefits of these ideals without putting in the very thing that dictates the success or failure of each principle: hard work.
Here are some stunning facts that might sober an ambivalent electorate.
According to the Heritage Foundation:
Those of us who are taxpayers and business owners must stand together and demand that our elected officials can no longer place the ballooning costs of these taxpayer-funded initiatives on our backs.
It is time for us to remind America the role that small business plays in our economy and in our future.
Small businesses employ over half of the American workforce.
In fact, if every employee of a small business stood together, they would be the 17th most populous nation on the planet.
For too long, in the battle of the makers vs.
the takers, the other side is winning.
And rather than make it an "us vs.
them" discussion, the Makers among us need to do a successful job in showing the Takers how rewarding it is to be a vital part of the American economic system.
Almost immediately following the results, there was a prolonged conversation by many about the future of this country.
However, that conversation really did come too late.
Rather than the expectation that this be an election about "big" ideas, both candidates turned from policy- and values- focused discussions and to personal attacks.
The three presidential debates were entertaining verbal exercises, but lacked any substance when it comes to exploring the future of this country.
Now, with the elections behind us, it is time to start to get people excited about these "big" questions.
It is time to slowly build the argument that Obamacare, social security, Medicare and Medicaid--not to mention the slew of other government subsidized programs--will lead to our ultimate decline as a global superpower.
It is time for us to remember that this country was founded on the principles of personal responsibility, individualism, and the benefits of capitalism.
Too many of the so-called "takers" want the benefits of these ideals without putting in the very thing that dictates the success or failure of each principle: hard work.
Here are some stunning facts that might sober an ambivalent electorate.
According to the Heritage Foundation:
- The average individual who relies on Washington could receive benefits valued at $32,748, more than the nation's average disposable personal income ($32,446).
" - At the same time, nearly half of all Americans do not pay federal income tax.
- Seventy percent of the United States government budget goes to individual assistance programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Those of us who are taxpayers and business owners must stand together and demand that our elected officials can no longer place the ballooning costs of these taxpayer-funded initiatives on our backs.
It is time for us to remind America the role that small business plays in our economy and in our future.
Small businesses employ over half of the American workforce.
In fact, if every employee of a small business stood together, they would be the 17th most populous nation on the planet.
For too long, in the battle of the makers vs.
the takers, the other side is winning.
And rather than make it an "us vs.
them" discussion, the Makers among us need to do a successful job in showing the Takers how rewarding it is to be a vital part of the American economic system.
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