On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:28:50 -0500, Ken Marino wrote:

Two men, each owning 10 acres of land decide to plant potatoes. The
first is just an average guy, works his fields, produces 100,000 pounds
of spuds and manages to make ends meet for him and his family. He is
happy. The second is a real go-getter. Works his fields from dawn to
dusk and often beyond. He yields a crop of 500,000 pounds. His family is
lucky because of his hard work. They are able to enjoy some extras in
life. Every year they take an exciting vacation, put a little aside for
the future, and are content with their position in life.This is a
scenario that could easily occur in the U.S.
Now take the same 2 men in a socialistic society. Most likely they
wouldn't own the land. Their job, according to the gov't is to raise
potatoes for the benefit of the citizens of their country. At the end of
the year man #1 and man #2 have done as described above. Man #2 is
profusely thanked for his efforts by the gov't, but his status in life
is no better than man #1. He gets no fancy vacation or set-aside money
for his future. He has just helped make his fellow man's lives better.
How hard do you think he will work in the second year? Current policies
talked about by Mr. Obama will lead this country in that direction. Once
again, take the same 2 men and put them in Mr. Obamas idea of America.
Same production out of the 2 men. Farmer #1 makes about $75,000 and
lives a nice life, comfortable but not an easy life by any means.
Farmer#2 makes about $375,000 and is happy that his efforts let him
afford a few luxuries and ensure his families future. Unfortunately, Mr
Obama comes along and tells him that farmer #1 has needs beyond his
means and you will have to give him some of your money so things are a
little more fair. And the bad thing is, all the g-d d-mn liberal dem's
in this country think this is the fair thing to do. Even if you don't
believe this is fair you vote for the candidares that will institute
this kind of life.
Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Always enjoy getting 6 responses to a post with nobody actually adressing
the post. Yeah I know, teach him to fish and be self-sufficient, not
depend on the gov't really helps.