Liberal Mentality

Maleasha - posted on 10/12/2009

It makes me very angry to hear a liberal talk. They act as if they have know idea what hard work is all about. They have just as many opportunities as we do and yet all they can think to do is complain about what we (republicans, conservatives) have worked so hard for. The government has so many programs available to anyone who qualifies, so they can get a good education and then go out and find a job that's going to pay them a decent salary. Oh, but wait, that would mean they would actually have to work hard for it.

I paid for my college education by myself. My parents didn't have the money to help me out and I chose not to get government assistance. I wanted to prove to myself that I could make it without help from others. I worked a full time job and had a full schedule every semester. It was hard, but I'm so glad that I made it through and never gave up.

It makes me sad to see so many people just refusing to help themselves out. It seems to me that more and more people all the time are resorting to giving up when things get a little tough, instead of just sticking it out and knowing that once they get through, they will be better for it.

Gina - posted on 10/12/2009

I agree, my husband works 6 days a week 10 hour days. One year he never got a day off. He artificially inseminates dairy cattle, and it is a hard job, hard on his body and we know he can't do it forever. However it does pay well, luckily so I can stay home with my children and do homeschool with them. The first 5 years we were married we were destitute. We barely scraped by, I remember being excited if I had $50 left over after paying bills. We never thought about living off the govt. I know a lot of the liberals think that we don't support these programs because we've had an easy life. That is not true. When I was in High school my parents divorced and my dad didn't pay my mom child support for a long time, so basically I went to school with out lunch money, and had to buy everything since I was in the 6th grade myself. So I am so tired of people feeling sorry for themselves because they can't have everything they want. If they want something then they need to get off their but and figure out how to work. I do understand there are those with physical disabilities that prevent them from working, but I am tired of all of this.

Beth - posted on 10/12/2009

You know, my husband works 75 hours a week so that I can stay at home and homeschool our twin boys. We don't ask for hand outs or goverment money. When we want something, my husband rolls up his sleeves and makes it happen. I think it is absolutely ABSURD that anyone would think that it was the government's responsibility to pay for your their shortcomings. People like "Jesse" make me sick! You (and only you) choose what path you will take in life, and no one else is responsible for who/what you have become. It is time people stop waiting for handouts and start taking responsibility! And as far as that "white people" comment -- that is such a load of crap! You know, the Valedictorian of my school class was a Mexican male whose parent's did not speak a lick of English, so don't give me that crap about how "white people" are given a better education! You can excel in anything if you try hard enough.

Brenda - posted on 10/12/2009

Robin, you rant follows the same lines of thinking I come to from time to time. Charity doesn't have to be designer labels, etc. The things we give can and should be nice, but not 'top dollar'. Money does not solve all problems, and I'm afraid this 'victim' or entitlement mentality that some people have been raised with and are perpetuating to future generations is the root cause of our situation here in the US.

Robin - posted on 10/12/2009

Good grief, now I think I can honestly say "I've heard it all!". RIDICULOUS! Okay, so should I tell my husband of 25 years to go to work at Mickey D's so that we can get some food stamps and a medical card and he will have more time to play with our boys??? Uh-oh, I forgot...that won't work because:



A) We are white folks.



B) He has a work history...27 years and counting!



C) We DO vote...and yes, it's a REPUBLICAN vote.



and last, but not least:



D) We were raised to contribute to society instead of feeling as if society OWES us something!



People like this are the problem! Again, the racial card was played here, and personally, I take offense to it! My husband is white. He got offered so many opportunities, but he CHOSE to go into the coal business where he inhales dust and is exposed to chemicals that will eventually kill him...yeah, RIGHT! He works where he works because that is all he could do to provide for his family. BUT HE WORKS! He does not "expect" to get food stamps. He does not "expect" to get medical help for his family from the government. He does not "expect" or feel "entitled" to anything because quite frankly he feels as if a man SHOULD work and support his family willingly. Trust me, he would love to be able to spend more time with our kids...but we kinda feel that putting food in their tummies, clothes on their backs, and shoes on their feet takes precedence over playing ball in the yard with them. And while I'm up on my soapbox this morning, let me add this:



Kids who come from welfare families can go to college and have it paid for in full. Kids whose parents have always worked for a living have to pay full price.



Kids who come from welfare families can attend the Headstart schooling program. Kids who have parents who have an income above the next-to-nothing guidelines cannot get in the program.



Kids who are low income with welfare benefits get free lunch, free textbooks, and are automatically enrolled in EVERY program offered at school. Kids who have working parents don't get even so much as a discounted lunch unless they are right at the poverty line on income.



Let me share a story with you guys...



There is a program in our elementary school that "sponsors" low income children throughout the school year. One year, after the school's Christmas program, those children were given the stuff that their sponsors had sent for them. There were HUGE boxes of designer clothing, bicycles, game systems, I-pods...you name it, those kids got it! Now, understand me, I don't begrudge anything whatsoever to a child! I wish ALL kids in this world had EVERYTHING they need, and most of what they WANT. But the parents of these kids...you know, the ones who never come and watch their child in the programs at school, or volunteer their time to the school, or even bother to show up for a parent conference...those parents came in on that day and backed their vehicles up to the door to cart off all the goodies that someone else paid good money to buy for their child. And did so with a smile on their face to boot! Now this is just my opinion, and mine is not always right, but why don't those parents try WORKING for a living and teaching their kids NOT to take off of others??? Why not instill in them the need to be a plus and not a negative??? Children learn what they live. Sad but true. And those same children that I spoke of in this little story have gone on to adolescence to become teen Mom's and Dad's...not working, drawing welfare checks and expecting the same handouts that were there for them all of their lives. It is a vicious circle people. And as long as it is allowed to continue, IT WILL DO SO!



Geeze...my rant carried on for far too long. My apologies. lol.

Teresa - posted on 10/11/2009

Quoting Gina:

Do they not teach economics in High School anymore?

Gina- YES.  However in this guys case as you heard, he isn't given the same opportunities as white people.  So I guess whatever school he went to refused to teach him, because he wasn't white. Okay! Back to reality!   If he isn't a high school drop out, then he did go to economics class.  The question is.... Was he sleeping through it, or too dumb to get it... you pick. :-)

Molly - posted on 10/10/2009

thats funny and right on the money...

Gina - posted on 10/10/2009

Do they not teach economics in High School anymore?

Brenda - posted on 10/10/2009

Ok, I'm so pissed! Seriously! He is probably a high school drop out and HIS choices led to his situation as it currently stands. Oh My Word! Oh the Victim Mentality! Excuses excuses!! Do what you have to do to take care of your own man! Man up!!! Clearly he does not understand how the system works. Such ignorance!!! Money = benefits! Seriously? Be a GOOD citizen and freaking do your homework on how your social/political structure really works in this country or get the (bleep) out!

Ok, time for the gym and bang some weights around some more...sheesh!

Amy - posted on 10/10/2009

Lol I guess the caller doesn't know the def. of "sacrafice"! Man o man, this was funn but sad all at the same time!