#156 - Whippersnapper
2016-05-23
Much accusation of socialism has been laid at the feet of the millennial, most of it
deservedly. However the prevailing narrative in society overlooks the contribution of previous
generations to the practice of living off one's neighbor. whether it be the New Deal and Social
Security Act of the 1930's or employing themselves to stave off the Soviet boogeyman with the
world's most expensive military apparatus, the practice of socialism in America rests on old
foundations.
Some may retort that insofar as social security is concerned, they're getting their dues for
paying into the system. This ignores the fact that the returns they receive come at the expense
of the currently working. Perhaps it is not surprising that children, naturally inclined to
imitate their parents, try and turn the practice of collectivism back on their elders.