Envy is the foundation for every governments authority. That is why I was blown away by Kevin D. Williamsons article based on the topic of envy:
I can only add my take to Williamsons astute analysis.
St. Augustine called envy the most diabolical sin. Others called envy the most underrated sin. As true as those definitions are, I would argue that envy is the most destructive of the seven deadly sins. No other sin has such a negative impact on all of mankind. Indeed, throughout history the other six deadly sins grew stronger in the governments that envy made possible.
Envy is also the most difficult sin to guard against. The limited government Americas founders established almost succeeded.
Prior to the spread of Socialism/Communism democracy was envys favorite form of government. Understandably so, because democracy was always the parasites preferred form of government. Todays envious parasites are working overtime to combine the two forms of government in an attempt to avoid a double-suicide:
Utopia
Nobody seems to notice that parasites never achieved their utopian dream of a benign totalitarian government, while their champions did right-well on envy since the first government reared its ugly head:
Heres the scene:
First, the press is relatively new in the affairs of men; several hundred years at most. The electronic media is even newer; approximately a century if you start with the number of radios in households during WWI. Their combined record of service to mankind is outstanding if you happen to be a parasite, or a tax dollar millionaire.
More to the point, whatever media workers earn they get from tax deductible advertising dollars, while the guys who own the printing presses, and the transmitters, become billionaires working for the government.
Secondly, Lil Abners 50-plus million does not include Daisy Maes little nest egg. Not a penny of it would have been possible without the media.
Thirdly, I wont accuse the Clintons of stealing like honest crooks. I assume a lot of their dough comes from speaking fees, and from labor unions making block purchases of their books; the books are either given away or destroyed.
Heres the gimmick with speaking fees. Someone who knew a lot about the tax code once told me that the fees charged to hear government big shots speak are paid by corporations purchasing blocks of tickets for their top employees who are then expected to fill the room, and from wealthy individuals. Both take a tax deduction. Obviously, insider favors are expected in return. Ergo, taxpayers pay just as they pay to feed the more recognizable parts of the welfare state.
Before I am accused of being envious of the Clintons, let me point out that I harbor no ill-will against any man or woman that gets rich without feeding at the public trough. Such individuals always advance civilization, while people like the Clintons feed on civilization for the common good of course.
Finally, Robert Duvalls napkin story in the video is interesting in that the real Picasso was a PRIVATE SECTOR billionaire. Its safe to say he did not get there with tax dollars. In addition, Picassos work will generate wealth for centuries to come, while you cannot name one tax dollar parasite whose work generates anything of value at any time.
I can only add my take to Williamsons astute analysis.
St. Augustine called envy the most diabolical sin. Others called envy the most underrated sin. As true as those definitions are, I would argue that envy is the most destructive of the seven deadly sins. No other sin has such a negative impact on all of mankind. Indeed, throughout history the other six deadly sins grew stronger in the governments that envy made possible.
Envy is also the most difficult sin to guard against. The limited government Americas founders established almost succeeded.
Prior to the spread of Socialism/Communism democracy was envys favorite form of government. Understandably so, because democracy was always the parasites preferred form of government. Todays envious parasites are working overtime to combine the two forms of government in an attempt to avoid a double-suicide:
Utopia
Nobody seems to notice that parasites never achieved their utopian dream of a benign totalitarian government, while their champions did right-well on envy since the first government reared its ugly head:
Heres the scene:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIaY5BHWLlw&feature=player_detailpage]Glenn Close The Paper - YouTube[/ame]
First, the press is relatively new in the affairs of men; several hundred years at most. The electronic media is even newer; approximately a century if you start with the number of radios in households during WWI. Their combined record of service to mankind is outstanding if you happen to be a parasite, or a tax dollar millionaire.
More to the point, whatever media workers earn they get from tax deductible advertising dollars, while the guys who own the printing presses, and the transmitters, become billionaires working for the government.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwqPBlSxb-0&feature=player_detailpage]The Country's In the Very Best of Hands - YouTube[/ame]
Secondly, Lil Abners 50-plus million does not include Daisy Maes little nest egg. Not a penny of it would have been possible without the media.
Thirdly, I wont accuse the Clintons of stealing like honest crooks. I assume a lot of their dough comes from speaking fees, and from labor unions making block purchases of their books; the books are either given away or destroyed.
Heres the gimmick with speaking fees. Someone who knew a lot about the tax code once told me that the fees charged to hear government big shots speak are paid by corporations purchasing blocks of tickets for their top employees who are then expected to fill the room, and from wealthy individuals. Both take a tax deduction. Obviously, insider favors are expected in return. Ergo, taxpayers pay just as they pay to feed the more recognizable parts of the welfare state.
Before I am accused of being envious of the Clintons, let me point out that I harbor no ill-will against any man or woman that gets rich without feeding at the public trough. Such individuals always advance civilization, while people like the Clintons feed on civilization for the common good of course.
Finally, Robert Duvalls napkin story in the video is interesting in that the real Picasso was a PRIVATE SECTOR billionaire. Its safe to say he did not get there with tax dollars. In addition, Picassos work will generate wealth for centuries to come, while you cannot name one tax dollar parasite whose work generates anything of value at any time.
