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'Later' has finally arrived
WND.com ^ | October 01, 2012 | John Rocker

Posted on 10/04/2012 10:15:47 AM PDT by Perseverando

Exclusive: John Rocker says sunset of America is upon us based on electoral results

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From the implementation of the first broad-ranging social entitlement programs, which were introduced through Johnson’s Great Society back in the ’60s, little by little the American populace has become more and more comfortable suckling at the government teat over the passing decades. No one can argue that the concept of expansive socialism and far-reaching entitlement were ever a component of the founding doctrine of these United States. Yet as with many things which at first are taboo, slowly they become tolerated, then accepted, then expected.

Barack Obama is the most liberal, socialist-minded individual to ever darken the doorway of the Oval Office. And what forms the backbone of the socialist mentality? Entitlement and government dependence, which has run rampant during his administration. Whether one observes the record number of Americans accepting food stamps, or the blatant socialist/entitlement foundations of Obamacare, or the battles being waged on behalf of class warfare, this administration has succeeded in not only changing the face of what’s acceptable regarding the level of individual government dependence, but what is expected.

The American mindset is changing. What will my country/government do for me? What am I entitled to? These two questions seem to be a growing theme resounding through the American mentality, which is in strong contrast to the ideologies that made this country great. Barack Obama has no ability to run on a platform of “what I’ve accomplished during my tenure” as nearly every area that measures a successful administration has been met with incompetence, futility and abject failure. Yet his message of “Free” stuff seems to be carrying him to the promise land of four more years. I hope for our country’s sake I’m mistaken – for if I’m not,

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2012election; economy; freestuff; nationaldebt; socialism

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