On 2/25/14, 5:47 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/25/2014 5:28 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 2/25/14, 5:12 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/25/2014 5:06 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 2/25/14, 5:05 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:



To the best of my knowledge they pretty much all believed in a god or
gods. The concept of a supreme being or beings has existed since man
evolved to think abstractly and the mystery of life remains unanswered
but continues to consume our interest.

...and waste our time and energy.


In favor of what?

Why do humanitarian programs exist? Are we so perfect as humans that
we naturally come to the aid of people in need? I don't think so.
That's too god-like.

We have been influenced and taught that. By nature it's survival of the
fittest. What has influenced us to think otherwise?





Democrats, of course. In this country, virtually every social welfare
program of the last century that helps people in need was first devised
and promoted by Democrats and labor unions and organizations.


Now that's funny right there.

But, in a way I guess you are right. Democrats tend to like to dictate
and control our lives in terms of what we can and cannot do. Almost
like a supreme being.

Seriously, I'd challenge your attribution. I think most social welfare
and charitable programs of the last century probably have churches at
their roots.



It's not a matter of dictating, it's a matter of making sure there is a
safety net for those in need, and ways for lower income Americans to do
better for themselves and their families. To name a few:

eight hour work day
end of dangerous child labor
minimum wage
social security
support for free public schools
unemployment insurance
OSHA
Access to decent health care

There are dozens of these. I am hard-pressed to think of any Republican
accomplishments in the last century or so that strengthened the social
safety net of those in lower income groups.