Hillary outlines her hegemonic vision of the future by declaring that, “it’s time to replace an ‘on your own’ society with one based on shared responsibility and prosperity.”
Nothing new to see here. This is just the socialism-lite speech that is used to make collectivism palatable to those who have no idea what else lurks behind the rhetoric of ‘all-togetherness’. Invariably this equality has to be managed right? In the end what we end up with is a hegemony of egalitarianism wherein which, “we are all equal, but some are more equal than others.”
21st century progressives have to cast about for cover when talking about how to make society more equal without using the same old tired socialist rhetoric.
Clinton: Shared Prosperity Should Replace ‘On Your Own’ Society
May 29, 2007, Holly Ramer, Associated Press WriterMANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined a broad economic vision Tuesday, saying it’s time to replace an “on your own” society with one based on shared responsibility and prosperity.The Democratic senator said what the Bush administration touts as an “ownership society” really is an “on your own” society that has widened the gap between rich and poor.
“I prefer a ‘we’re all in it together’ society,” she said. “I believe our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote the great American tradition of opportunity for all and special privileges for none.”
That means pairing growth with fairness, she said, to ensure that the middle-class succeeds in the global economy, not just corporate CEOs.
“There is no greater force for economic growth than free markets. But markets work best with rules that promote our values, protect our workers and give all people a chance to succeed,” she said. “Fairness doesn’t just happen. It requires the right government policies.”
Clinton spoke at the Manchester School of Technology, which trains high school students for careers in the construction, automotive, graphic arts and other industries. The school highlighted one of the nine goals she outlined: increasing support for alternative schools and community colleges.
“We have sent a message to our young people that if you don’t go to college … that you’re thought less of in America. We have to stop this,” she said. “Our country cannot run without the people who have the skills that are taught in this school.”
Beyond education, Clinton said she would reduce special breaks for corporations, eliminate tax incentives for companies that ship jobs overseas and open up CEO pay to greater public scrutiny.
Clinton also said she would help people save more money by expanding and simplifying the earned income tax credit; create new jobs by pursuing energy independence; and ensure that every American has affordable health insurance. ~AP story via yahoo
Egalitarianism has a clear historical legacy that never seems to be acknowledged by those who presently promote it. More inequality and outright exploitation and death have been committed in the name of equality than all other evil philosophies combined. In the book, the Animal Farm, one of the pigs admonishes the other animals that the responsibility of those in leadership, who ensure this equality, carry a heavy burden:
Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure. On the contrary, it is a deep and heavy responsibility. No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?
Bill Clinton said something very similiar about tax cuts back in 1999, and it summarizes the entire “shared responsibility” philosophical framework nicely. When Hillary says that “Fairness doesn’t just happen. It requires the right government policies,” this is what she means:
Buffalo, NY on January 20, 1999, Bill Clinton was asked why not a tax cut if we have a surplus. Clinton’s response:
“We could give it all back to you and hope you spend it right… But … if you don’t spend it right, here’s what’s going to happen. In 2013 — that’s just 14 years away — taxes people pay on their payroll for Social Security will no longer cover the monthly checks… I want every parent here to look at the young people here, and ask yourself, ‘Do you really want to run the risk of squandering this surplus?’ ”
Source: Washington Times, January 21, 1999 ~gargaro.com
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