"Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home--but not for housing. They are strong for labor--but they are stronger for restricting labor's rights. They favor minimum wage--the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all--but they won't spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine--for people who can afford them. They consider electrical power a great blessing--but only when the private power companies get their rake-off. They think American standard of living is a fine thing--so long as it doesn't spread to all the people. And they admire the Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it."
And the reason republicans don't want those things is because they believe freedom and fair markets will give you better solutions then an authoritarian government. But you would rather have your money stolen from you and sent to Africa to teach non-circumcised men to wash their penises correctly after sex.
"Republicans approve of the
"Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home--but not for housing. They are strong for labor--but they are stronger for restricting labor's rights. They favor minimum wage--the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all--but they won't spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine--for people who can afford them. They consider electrical power a great blessing--but only when the private power companies get their rake-off. They think American standard of living is a fine thing--so long as it doesn't spread to all the people. And they admire the Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it."
— Harry S Truman
What does this have to do
What does this have to do with the poll?
And the reason republicans don't want those things is because they believe freedom and fair markets will give you better solutions then an authoritarian government. But you would rather have your money stolen from you and sent to Africa to teach non-circumcised men to wash their penises correctly after sex.
You assume a lot, Peter. But
You assume a lot, Peter. But what is more disturbing is the lack of debate on this poll. I thought the Truman quote would lead to a healthy dialogue.
The only thing of interest is
The only thing of interest is Peter's apparent fixation with health programs for uncircumcised African men.
I think the Truman quote said
I think the Truman quote said everything that needed to be said Janice and I thank you for posting it. Not much has changed in 70+ years.
Thank you Charlie and Chris.
Thank you Charlie and Chris.