Socialism is in America
Here are six conundrums of socialism in the United States of America:
- America is capitalist and greedy – yet nearly half, 48.5 percent, of the population lives in a household that receives some type of government benefit.
- Half of the population is subsidized – yet they think they are victims.
- They think they are victims – yet their representatives run the government.
- Their representatives run the government – yet the poor just keep getting poorer.
- The poor keep getting poorer – yet they have things people in other countries only dream about.
- They have things people in other countries only dream about – yet they want America to be more like those other countries.
The imperatives below
inform citizens on the direction of President Joe Biden’s administration and cultural environment:
- We are advised to not judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge all gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works.
Here is another one worth considering.
- We constantly hear warnings about how Social Security is going to run out of money, but we never hear about welfare programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program running out of money. The first group “worked for” their money, but the second groups did not. Think about it.
And finally:
- Why is the Biden administration and Democrat-controlled Congress proposing an illegal alien amnesty bill granting eligibility for entitlement benefits that will deplete Medicare and Social Security trust funds by an estimated $1.3 trillion? Am I the only one in disbelief?
“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools” – Plato
(428-348 BC), Greek philosopher.
Terry Payne, Marble
Energy Act is a good bill for all
The Energy Innovation Act will cut pollution, put money in our pockets, and grow our economy.
The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 2307) was introduced in the House on April 1 and has 51 cosponsors. This policy will quickly slash our climate-changing emissions and save American lives by reducing pollution – and that’s not all. It will also spur business innovation and lead to affordable clean energy, and it will do all of this while putting money in people’s pockets.
Let’s explore how.
First, the policy puts a steadily rising price on carbon pollution. This price signal will steer our economy away from fossil fuels, leading to a 30 percent reduction in carbon emissions in just five years. With this policy in place, America will be on the path to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 – a critical target, according to the scientific community.
As fossil fuel use drops and emissions decline with this policy, public health will also benefit. We could save 4.5 million American lives over the next 50 years by replacing pollution with clean air. The bill will also provide economic benefits to Americans. Each month, people will receive a carbon dividend or “carbon cash back” payment. In other words, the carbon fee revenue will go into people’s pockets to spend with no restrictions.
With this bill, the government sets a predictable direction for businesses to move. It will drive technological innovation, and businesses will provide abundant, affordable and reliable clean energy in response, with predictions that it will actually lower overall energy prices and add millions of American jobs.
It’s not every day that Congress considers a policy that will reduce emissions, save lives, benefit business and put money in people’s pockets. Please contact U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) and ask him to support this bill.
Vernon Dixon, Hiawassee, Ga.
The writer is a retired psychiatrist from Hiawassee, Ga.
Forests need our protection
I am writing to support modifications to the proposed Crossover Timber Project. I ask for support and protection of old-growth forests – rare species, water supplies and the character of backcountry.
I love the Nantahala National Forest and have enjoyed many hours and experiences there. I hope that we can protect this forest area for our children and their children. Environmentally these kinds of areas continue to shrink and fewer are available now and for the future. This also impacts the local economy and opportunities for individuals to enjoy this area.
I support consensus management. I ask that old growth areas, natural heritage areas and the parts of the forest that are eligible for backcountry management be removed from this and all future timber projects.
Anne McLaughlin, Hot Springs
Protect all old-growth forests
I am greatly concerned about the possibility of the logging project being considered in the Nantahala National Forest. Hardwood trees found in old-growth forests are becoming endangered species due to continued logging without correct, selective management.
Personally, I experience the tragedies of logging from years ago in the Sandy Mush of Buncombe County. Because land was cleared or even partially cleared for creating cattle lands, without consideration of future results, the loss of that natural canopy invited a takeover by invasive plants that continues to threaten our remaining forests here.
Please help stop this new timber project and help protect our remaining old growth forests.
Harriet Detweiler
Leicester