It is a true depiction of socialism verses capitalism, the consequences of over-regulation on industry, too much government involvement," spreading the wealth," philosophy and the total negative impact it has on society as a whole. Socialism is nothing more than shared POVERTY.
you are wise maple, i admire your enthusiasm.
“Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.”
If you google " Atlas Shrugged," you can see the areas of the country that this will be shown in and order advance tickets.
thanks for the tip... incidentally, here's a piece i wrote this morning for my website
.... thought you might enjoy. cheers...
Atlas Tingled.
by Johnson Andrews
This is the time to rise up and seize the opportunity to be more like europe. The declaration of independence and the constitution were fine ideas for the time, but the founding fathers would want us to evolve and change those basic principles as the world grows. They had no way of predicting the changing needs of the people, as population grows. They did not know there would be airlines and the internet, sports arenas and billion dollar presidential campaigns.
They would want for the very richest people to be made to share their succuss with those less able. Spreading the wealth around to make things more fair, there could be a new "national standard" as a vehicle to amend to the now (silly) out dated constitution of way back then.
Business, should carry the burden of free healthcare education and basic living expenses for everybody, not just those who want to work. Jobs should be provided for those who wish to work, but no one should have to worry if they have stopped looking. It's rough out there, and the fair thing to do is support people while they decide what they want to do.
Since America would no longer need to set an example for liberty, we would cut the military by half and spend the money on more social programs (switzerland), like art, music and exploring. We would protect our borders.
People could retire at fifty, to write their memoirs and have fun with their grandchildren. The government would provide appropriate guidelines for retirement income and services.
Vacation would replace overtime, even people with their own small businesses wouldn't be allowed to work more than thity-five hours per week.
The government knows better what people should eat, drink, smoke, and how to raise their kids. There would be a great new expansion of bureaucratic agencies, to help people in their homes, to make difficult decisions about politics and religion, what to drive.
These "quasi" mandatory counseling "home sessions", will give many new government social managers, the ability have a regular look at citizens homes, and will allow them to keep accurate digital records of the progress each family makes, and for the future.
This era will usher in much needed regulation of corporations. Finally, a "government authority" will grant appropriate allowance of energy consumption, discharge of greenhouse gas, and reasonable allocation of "profits" made from the labor of the workers. Each worker own an equal share of the company for which they work. Government standards will help to homoginize the different cultures to simplfy efficiency in providing for the people.
The time is now to seek the ways of european societies. They have shown through the years that socialist values are inevitable here and should be embrace them before we destroy ourselves. We have shown over and over that the bigger the government, the better things are. Panels and Unions and Commissions are the best suited to tell our needs, and the most fair way to spread the wealth. No longer should someone be considered "special", just because they have invented or discovered something great. These things of importance belong to all of us.
Atlas shrugged ? Maybe, a long, long time ago. But now, my friends, a tingle runs up his leg, because he no longer has to worry about providing for his (her) family, if he doesn't want to. Everything will be just fine, because he knows, as long as his government survives, and stays in the business of taxation, it will provide for their every need. happy april fools everyone.