Very Interesting and insightful

Tocqueville's Critique of Socialism (1848)

Seems as though history does repeat itself. It is ironic how Tocquerville firmly believed that socialism had no chance of taking root in America, and yet here we stand at the threshold. I must assume that Tocquerville had no idea how insidious progressivism would become. Slowly but surely creeping its way into every aspect of American life. Creating dependency, providing a crutch when rehabilitation is needed. Americas people have become so atrophied(by design), that we submit to the chains of socialist enslavement in exchange for the meager welfare our elected masters bestow upon us. How could we be willing to hand over liberty in exchange for free health care. Or surrender freedom for the greater good. How can we demand respect in the world if will will not respect ourselves. Our sovereignty cannot be sustained if we continue to look for a handout instead of looking for a job. The value of a country is not in its governance, it is in its people, and when a government freely distributes the taxpayers money to those who will not contribute, it weakens the resolve of all. There is no government program that can make a lazy man work, but hunger often proves a strong motivator. Do not let sympathy be the mechanism of our countries demise.
We are all assured equal opportunity, we are not all guaranteed equal outcome. The difference in the two is the amount of effort. Remember "heaven helps those who help themselves," this adage holds true even today. Self help will provide compound benefits, the immediate effect is a feeling of self worth, and the long term effect is the accumulation of wealth. It is this individual wealth that makes our country the envy of the world, not our governments ability to redistribute it. So work hard, be frugal, and teach your children to do the same, and we can prove Tocquerville right. We can show the world that socialism has no place in America.