America is not the bastion of capitalism and free markets that Republicans want you to believe. If that were the case then there would be no protection for banks, auto manufacturers, and other large companies. There would also be no protection for the money you deposit in your bank. The market place would be totally free. There would be no controls.
The U. S. federal government has come to the aid of society numerous times during our history. The Pacific Railway Act of 1862 during the American Civil War and supported by U.S. government bonds and extensive land grants is an outstanding example of government aid to private industry. The state of New York built the Erie Canal. Construction occurred between 1817 and 1825 was a benefit to commerce. U. S. price supports for agricultural commodities date back to 1933. Many other programs started during the Great Depression are still impacting our society including Social Security, rural electrification, and the FDIC.
Are Republicans really opposed to upgrading our society to the 21st century? Their argument today is that we cannot afford the cost now. The question is when could we afford the cost? They have continually opposed all improvements. They oppose those “extravagent” expenditures on infrasructure but willingly support more money spent for defense spending. Why do they not understand that money spent on education, railroads, highways, energy, and health care makes the United States a better nation?
The problem for Republicans is that they have been high jacked by radio talk show hosts. Most of those hosts are conservatives. They are primarily entertainers that earn more money when their audience is bigger. Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity couldn’t be happier. They are the leaders of a group that want to keep America in a category by itself. That category is looking backwards.
America is not about helping the rich at the expense of everyone else. America is about equality and opportunity for all!
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