I’m not a Real American™
I had a conservative recently admit to me that he believes progressives are a threat to America. Earnestly and honestly a threat. That’s wonderful news, because I’m supposed to say NOW, FELLOW PROGRESSIVES! NOW IS THE TIME TO LAUNCH STEP 3 IN OUR PLAN TO DESTROY REAL AMERICA!
Yes, “Real America®” full of “Real Americans™.” My blood boils when I hear anyone talking about DC not listening to the “real Americans,” I wonder what that makes me? The teabaggers would have you believe that I’m not a real American because I believe socialized medicine and single-payer healthcare systems work cheaper and better for citizens over the “We’re gonna raise your premiums when we feel like it” system we have now.
They’d say I’m not a real American because I support the “Ability-to-pay” model of taxation.
I’m apparently not a real American because I don’t believe the free market is always right, and sometimes the government has to step in and create demand to fix it. This reminds me of my favorite joke:
Q: How many libertarians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None. The free market will take care of it.
That pisses me off. Why don’t my opinions matter as much as this lady?
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This is that psychotic teabagger conservative logic that just baffles me. I’m insulted.
I know that real Tea Party members (I’m talking Ron Paul, not this bullshit populist “THANK GOD FOR FOX NEWS” crap) honestly believe in free-market principles and strong local governments, but I’d like to remind them that normally, the free market SUCKS BALLS. My favorite example from that last link is as follows:
The Exploding Ford Pinto: Ford knew for years that it would cost only $11 per Pinto to correct defective gas tanks that exploded upon impact. The company decided it was cheaper to let its customers burn and pay out damages to victims or their families instead.
That’s looking out for individual liberties, eh?