Democrats Want Change

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(07-17-2017, 01:47 PM)xxlt Wrote: Short answer: it's just you.

Longer answer: tens of millions of people grew up just like your dad, worked just as hard, but were not as fortunate. They face tremendous financial hardship every day even though they did all the same things he did. And the scariest part: many of them are Republicans just like you and your dad! Failure and misfortune don't just target Democrats, they target Red Blooded American Patriotic Republicans too!

I don't doubt for one second that your dad is one hell of a swell guy Brad, but in addition to working like a dog and playing by the rules, he got lucky. Not every does. And I know it is really hard to believe, but the awesome life you and your family enjoy isn't nearly as locked down as you think it is.

Of all people Brad, I would think you would understand that. You go around and educate teens about the disastrous results of one bad decision, right? But just think - what if you had been lucky? What if you weren't home when your buddy wanted to joy ride in the cemetery? What if you had gone fishing that day with another friend and not been home? What if his car had got a flat before you guys got out of your subdivision and you said, "Oh well, guess we'll just walk back to my house and watch TV and deal with the car in the morning." Ever thought about that?

You are a great dude, but I suspect had that accident not occurred your life would be significantly different and you might even say more enjoyable. You had some bad luck - you were home when your buddy showed up to go joy riding. And you were a great kid with a bright future. Just like your dad. But see, everybody who works hard and plays by the rules and has a bright future on and off the field doesn't always have good luck or make the right decision every single time. And one bad decision or one bit of bad luck can wipe out an awful lot. I invite you to consider that before you start talking about "all" of any group wanting to do "something wrong" and "change everything."

You are looking at another opportunity to walk, right? Thanks to the stem cell thing you are pursuing right? I think that is awesome dude! I am all for people getting multiple opportunities at success, especially if they will work hard and play by the rules. Are you for that too? Because if you are, you might just be a Democrat! Or you might at least realize that Democrats can want the EXACT same thing you do if you are willing to listen and talk with them rather than blanket them with the kind of accusations you made in your post above.

Peace, buddy. And good luck with your second chance. If it doesn't work out, this Democrat will be pulling for you to get many more chances.

He got lucky?  He started out living in a tiny house with my mom and just slowly kept his head down, worked hard, did what was asked, and built himself up over forty-plus years.  

That's where I'm bothered by the link that was posted and what I stated earlier in that this is the land of OPPORTUNITY, not the land where everything is just handed to you.

I was unlucky but I've still worked my ass off to make something of my life, against all odds.  My father was not lucky, but rather persistent in working for what he wanted and never letting up, and he made that happen.  Some may not be able to reach the same level as he has, but there is nothing holding people back from working their asses off and at least making it to the middle class.

(07-17-2017, 01:57 PM)xxlt Wrote: Were you opposed to Republicans working on your case? Were there Republicans begging to help that you turned away?

Brad, I can search the internet and find plenty of quotes that say Democrats are God's chosen people and Republicans molest farm animals and bake children in the oven like the witch in Hansel and Gretel. That does not make these things true.

Someone was nice enough to post a link to the Democratic Party platform. The quote you posted was from someone who put it "in their own words" and clearly that person hates Democrats. He or she is entitled to that opinion, but why don't you at least read the platform in the words of the people who created it? Then decide for yourself whether it says what your quote says or says something very different. I can promise you right now you will not find the words, "We want everyone to get a share whether they work for it or not" in the DNC platform.

In fact, I will bet you whatever you want to bet it is not there! Just read it for yourself. Heck, you might find you hate Democrats even more than you already do, but at least you will hate them for real reasons and not bogus ones!

Democrats worked on my case.  I was not opposed to having the best lawyers work on my case, regardless of political belief, which is another area that I think the Democrats are flawed in, in that they think any idea put forth by Republicans is greedy and just trying to step on the little guy, whereas Republicans want to strengthen the entire economy and nation in every class.

I read the link that was provided and it just strengthened my opinion, and that's that Democrats just blame Republicans for the problems of the nation and think that they're all just money-hungry rich pricks that are holding them down from getting ahead in life.

They want to close the wealth-gap in the country and strengthen the middle class, but you don't do that by just taxing the wealthy and giving it to the poor/lower class.  The wealthy are the ones that hire people and start new businesses and create jobs, so you give them incentives to do that and then the people who aren't as fortunate learn the trade or job, or even go to trade school or college, and it builds the middle class.

Too many times you hear Democrats, either poor people the news picks off the street or even politicians, just assuming that they should get their fair share without having to work for it.

(07-17-2017, 03:27 PM)Nately120 Wrote: That's an interesting take on the two parties.  Not to get overly personal, but I assume you are a republican and I'm a bit curious as to what you do for a living and how that jives with your political beliefs.  

Actually, I am currently a public "speaker" about my life and everything that happened because that's my passion.  At some point, I will need another job because I won't be able to have the same impact when I get a bit older, but I am on SSI because I need that to have enough money to survive.  My issue is people that use SSI just as a handout and don't use it to try and better their lives.