That’s One Small Step

Two of the most beautiful cities in the world are Athens, Greece and Rome. Italy. Their respective histories reflect some of the greatest triumphs of all mankind. Athens, referred to as The Cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy, has evolved into one of the premier, cosmopolitan, economic and cultural cities in the world. Rome’s history is unprecedented. The influences that the people and history of Rome have had on the rest of the world are extraordinary. I mention these two great cities now because they have one thing in common today that is a little out of character from their usual charm. Cars are being burned, stores are being looted and citizens are attacking one another in the streets.

What in the world could cause these two beautiful cities to fall into anarchy? Actually, there were several missteps that started the ball rolling. Staggering debt is the main issue. There is no more money to hand out to the citizens who have been on the government dole for most of their lifetimes. It simply is too late. No more handouts, no more bailouts and no more money to sustain the way of life that their socialist governments have promised to the people. Taxing the rich, minting more money and redistributing incomes by the governments in order to remain in power have crippled both economies to the point of no return.

So, the obvious question is, just how far behind these two ‘great’ cities is the U.S.? Not far I’m afraid. Prior to the election, thousands of Tweets offered up threats of violence in the streets if Barack Obama was not reelected. Why would those threats be voiced? No doubt, those people feared they would lose their government handouts. It simply does not matter to many Americans that we are on a Thelma and Louise track over the cliff with the pedal to the metal.

Like Rome and Athens, our government’s plans for a solution to the crises boarders on the insane. Tax the rich? Ok . . . the current tax increases on the “rich” proposed by the Obama administration will not even pay the interest on the debt for more than 10 days. Reduce spending? . . . They don’t reduce spending. They simply offer reductions on the increases already in place. Nationalize corporations? . . . .Yeah, right.

With the reelection of the Obama administration, there is now little doubt that we are going to go the way of Rome and Athens. Take away the citizen’s welfare and anarchy is soon to follow. Every Socialist regime knows this. But it is a risk worth taking in order to remain in power. And when the walls begin to crumble, the Elitists simply step aside and watch it fall.

I’m really not into pessimism. I think it is unproductive. But when I look at the news videos of the riots in the streets overseas, I can only wonder how close we are to being next.

The answer, I’m afraid is “One Small Step”.