We're all in this together!
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton must have watched "High School Musical". If she hasn't she should - after this comment.
"I prefer a 'we're all in it together' society," she said. "I believe our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote the great American tradition of opportunity for all and special privileges for none."
While the Junior Senator from New York IS correct - all Americans should be equal in the eyes of their government. However, her idea of "fairness" is hardly fair.
"There is no greater force for economic growth than free markets. But markets work best with rules that promote our values, protect our workers and give all people a chance to succeed," she said. "Fairness doesn't just happen. It requires the right government policies."
We all have different talents. My employer is a very talented entrepeneur. He is very good at developing relationships with prospective clients, turning them into customers. I can not do what he does. Period! However, my talent lies in the technical end of our business. I have deductive skills and (if I may be so bold) I have a great way of difusing a very hostile situation - turning irate customers into understanding customers in a matter of minutes. My employer does not have the patience for troubleshooting that I have - even if he does have the people skills. Others in my office don't have either. Because my employer built this business from the ground up over the last 7 years - pouring a whole lot of his money into the business - he gets the and deserves the higher pay. He negotiates contracts with our suppliers, he gets customers, he does much much more than anyone in our office does. He has put in many 20+ hour days to get us where we are. Is it more "fair" for him to get paid in relation to the work he does and the risk he has taken? Of course it is. Hard work should pay off. However, according to Mrs. Clinton, my employer should have his hard earned dollars taken from him so that others who do not work at all can have the same things that he works so hard to provide to his family.
We're all in this together is a great sentiment for a high school team (or teams) who are working to succeed at their chosen field, but it is a horrible idea for government policy. Listen to the lyrics..."all our dreams have no limitations that's what it's all about". That is the epitomy of the American Dream. "Everyone is special in their own way....we make each other strong!" That's what I'm saying. Mrs. Clinton - maybe you should take a few minutes off of the campaign trail and watch this movie. You might actually learn something!
"I prefer a 'we're all in it together' society," she said. "I believe our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote the great American tradition of opportunity for all and special privileges for none."
While the Junior Senator from New York IS correct - all Americans should be equal in the eyes of their government. However, her idea of "fairness" is hardly fair.
"There is no greater force for economic growth than free markets. But markets work best with rules that promote our values, protect our workers and give all people a chance to succeed," she said. "Fairness doesn't just happen. It requires the right government policies."
We all have different talents. My employer is a very talented entrepeneur. He is very good at developing relationships with prospective clients, turning them into customers. I can not do what he does. Period! However, my talent lies in the technical end of our business. I have deductive skills and (if I may be so bold) I have a great way of difusing a very hostile situation - turning irate customers into understanding customers in a matter of minutes. My employer does not have the patience for troubleshooting that I have - even if he does have the people skills. Others in my office don't have either. Because my employer built this business from the ground up over the last 7 years - pouring a whole lot of his money into the business - he gets the and deserves the higher pay. He negotiates contracts with our suppliers, he gets customers, he does much much more than anyone in our office does. He has put in many 20+ hour days to get us where we are. Is it more "fair" for him to get paid in relation to the work he does and the risk he has taken? Of course it is. Hard work should pay off. However, according to Mrs. Clinton, my employer should have his hard earned dollars taken from him so that others who do not work at all can have the same things that he works so hard to provide to his family.
We're all in this together is a great sentiment for a high school team (or teams) who are working to succeed at their chosen field, but it is a horrible idea for government policy. Listen to the lyrics..."all our dreams have no limitations that's what it's all about". That is the epitomy of the American Dream. "Everyone is special in their own way....we make each other strong!" That's what I'm saying. Mrs. Clinton - maybe you should take a few minutes off of the campaign trail and watch this movie. You might actually learn something!
Labels: 2008, High School Musical, Senator Hillary Clinton
posted by The Lady Logician at
5:48 PM
1 Comments:
Oh, come on; we're all in this together, which is why a 95% tax on speaking fees in excess of $40,000/speech is perfectly appropriate. Don't you think?
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Bike Bubba, at 1:12 PM
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