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The Proverbs rule of thumb. A rule of thumb from the Bible says, "Ill-gotten treasures are of no value."

How Oklahoma voted:

Aye Coburn, Thomas [R]

Nay Inhofe, James [R]

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The "Entitlement" dams are about to burst.

When did it become a "right" to own a home?  When did it become a "right" to have medical care?  In recent times this list could go on and on.

Now I agree that everyone should have an equal opportunity to own a home or receive medical care, but opportunity is NOT a right.  What is opportunity?  Opportunity is working towards something worthwhile.  It could be saving to make a down payment on a house, a car, or any other major purchase.  It is equal access to education to better oneself and to earn a decent wage to be able to support yourself.

Somewhere in the U.S.'s recent history our lawmakers, and some of the population, has crossed wires.  Instead of working hard to obtain a goal, the "entitlement" mentality has kicked in and immediate gratification is realized by certain segments of the population.  When traditional methods are "short circuited," sooner or later a breakdown will happen.  This is what we are witnessing first hand which is the proverbial fallout from short circuiting the traditional system.

My best friend has it pegged.  He told his teenage son that he had two choices.  He could either be an asset to society by getting a job and attempting to support himself, or continue to be a liability to society by remaining on the same course he was on.  If his choice was being a liability on society, my friend told his son he was going to take him out and it wasn't going to be on a date.  I'm happy to say his son got a job and is beginning to come around to being a productive member of society.

Anytime the Government alters the natural course of anything, be afraid... be very afraid.

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