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Day 318 - Political rant & Christmas Trees
Monday, November 17, 2008
In co-op today, we studied about the Pilgrim colony having first been set up as a socialistic society, and its conversion to capitalism. I find it interesting that there are so many examples of failed societies in which there was no incentive to learn more or work harder, yet even our own nation seems to be creeping closer and closer to that end. Everyone wants something for free. Free health care, free education, free retirement, free welfare... You know, there's something to be said for hard work & sacrifice. NOTHING is free! 'Someone' has to pay - either directly or indirectly. Maybe one of these days people will realize that. Then again, the more the government convinces people that they 'deserve' everything for nothing and that only the government can provide it, the more mindless people become. Remember - paying higher taxes is 'patriotic'. After all, the government is so efficient and honest that they will always spend my money with 'me' in mind...
Okay, off my soapbox....
After co-op, I visited the condo that we'll be living in when we move. The owner will be moving to Alaska and is selling nearly all of her possessions. I bought a bed and a tv stand for Nick, two lamps, a couch & loveseat, and a white Christmas tree for Jeff. Ever since Jeff & I have been married, we have had an ongoing discussion regarding Christmas trees. Every year I want a real tree, and he wants a white artificial tree. With the exception of a few years when got a real tree (we had hardwood floors, so it was easy cleanup!), we've always ended up with a fake green tree. I figured it was time he got his wish. This year, our tree will be white...as sacrilegious as that may be...
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