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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
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To: Scumbria who wrote (147831)5/23/2001 7:47:24 PM
From: greenspirit  Read Replies (6) of 769670
 
This comment demonstrates how deeply you live in a deterministic paradigm.

You are the sum total of what you have done, are doing, and will do. When you view yourself as a helpless victim, you become one. That's the main reason Democrats are so dangerous. They push the notion that we are all simply victims of outside circumstances and can do little to change our life.

Further, they attempt to put everyone into groups classified by their social/economic past. And they persuade far too many people that we (the government) ordain your achievement level. We decide how much you should earn before we call you (greedy) and take it form you. So, they punish achievement, by stripping hard working Americans of their life energy (in higher and higher taxes), because, achieving on your own is tantamount to an admission that we (the government) are not in control of your success.

Every member of society starts with certain benefits and struggles to overcome. As a society we can only create the environment around which fullfillment and happiness may take place. We can't guarantee it, create it, or completely prevent it. It's up to us as individuals.

I recommend you read "Man's search for meaning" a great book. Which might change your mind about seeing yourself, and everyone else as a victim.
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