Democrats ask what's in to for us, republicans ask what's in it for me (#4306)

      In a nutshell this is the difference between the two political parties. Now you may say to yourself that in a dog eat dog world republicans have the correct approach. But only if you are advantaged and privileged. If not then you would be wise to think like democrats in several ways. First, you show that you have empathy toward those who have struggled and fought for very little outcome. Secondly, you show wisdom in that you may well have a bad circumstance befall you and leave you disadvantaged and unprivileged. But most of all it shows that your concern for our society is greater than any one person or group of persons.
     I have been part of the privileged advantaged set my whole life but I choose not to be a member in good standing. Because I know pain and suffering in the day to day disappointments that real life shovels on those with little or no way out. I have seen the bullies beat the weak and been unable to respond to stop it. I have seen my mother cry when she couldn't give us children the things we desperately needed. I have seen my father work himself to the bone in order to feel like he is a good man. Our society has so many flaws that enrich the wealthy while penalizing the poor. The dog eat dog mantra is a result of those manipulating capitalism in order to maintain their status.
     Merit should always be the deciding factor in defining success. Being creative and innovating should be encouraged not subdued and stolen. I am not advocating socialism here, I am advocating for a form of capitalism that embraces all not just the wealthy. The era of privilege and advantage is ending and the new era of opportunity for all in all walks of life is bursting upon our society so we should embrace it and let it do it's magic. I am so tired of the archaic and antiquated paradigms of suppression and obstruction. Let freedom of equality be our judge and let the work ethic and creative imaginings of this freedom determine our worth. Make it so!