Why is it that I never see the most vocal local liberals, those who most often declare their superiority to conservatives on social media, on the sign-up for the local homeless shelter or for providing meals to the residents thereof?
Why is it that the only people who will take back to back to back nights at the shelter and then get up and go to work in between are the same people that Cuomo and De Blasio have declared to be unwelcome in New York?
Why is it that so many racist homophobes who are waging a war on women are providing meals for our homeless, food for the community food pantry, clothing for the needy, diapers for baby bottoms, roofs for houses, wood for stoves, grocery cards for families, etc. regardless of race, color, creed, or any of the other things that the mavins of diversity insist we take into account? And why is it that those same racist homophobes who are waging a war on women never pay attention to all those things that the mavins of diversity insist they should?
Why is it that when I worked with setting up the Gabriel Project in Maryland, trying to provide financial and material support to women who don't want an abortion, our fiercest opponents were people who called themselves "pro-choice"? Why did the pastors of churches who called themselves "pro-choice" refuse to participate?
Why is it that when I speak out against an organization that targets blacks for killing at a level that the KKK never dreamed of that I'm a racist and waging a war on women?
Why is it that my belief that black Americans are no more in need of the government to take care of them than they are of a good massa to do the same means I'm a racist to the nth degree?
Why is it that when I point out biological reality I'm declared to be waging a war on women or a homophobe by the same people who have declared that "the science is settled" on climate change?
Oh, wait. Never mind. I know the answer to all that.
Damn good questions, all. If we had such in this city I'd sign on the dotted line.
ReplyDeleteBecause you understand that a stranger throwing dollar bills on the street isn't nearly as effective as individuals taking responsibility and making sure their dollar bills go exactly where they are needed.
DeleteIt's the very same Leftists/Progressives/liberals who believe that bigger government is the answer to EVERY question - and since they believe that, there's no place in whatever passes for their hearts to do any of it themselves.
ReplyDeleteThey are, simply put, deceived and blinded by satan.
And very happy to forcibly take funds from me in the form of taxes that I could apply much more effectively myself to specific local needs.
DeleteSeveral liberals that I have questioned about such things told me that it's enough for them to support the government that taxes rich people to pay for welfare and other wealth redistribution schemes. They seem to figure that since they pay taxes without complaining, that's as good or better than volunteering or giving to charity.
ReplyDelete"Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge. "Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again. "And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?" "They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not." "The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigor, then?" said Scrooge. "Both very busy, sir." "Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I'm very glad to hear it." ... "I help to support the establishments I have mentioned: they cost enough: and those who are badly off must go there." "Many can't go there; and many would rather die." "If they would rather die," said Scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population." ...Scrooge resumed his labors with an improved opinion of himself, and in a more facetious temper than was usual with him.
DeleteIt's no surprise... Libs DON'T volunteer or give to charity... as Murph said!
ReplyDeleteI can't say that they never give or volunteer at all. But, for instance, the local homeless coalition that deals with the cold weather shelter was started by a member of my parish. Who is a racist and homophobic Catholic who is waging a war on women. See what I mean? The social sites are ablaze with how evil we are. And yet I can name names of the people posting the ugliest things whose names are never on the shelter list or the list of those who prepare meals for the homeless, the sick, the home bound, but are happy to declare that I, because of my beliefs, am evil and ignorant.
Delete+1 Murphys Law
ReplyDeleteBecause it's easier than actually accepting their responsibilities to the needy. Better to lose 3/4 of what you are forced by the state to give in taxes for social welfare programs to administrative costs than to actually get their hands dirty.
DeletePondering such questions for too long will do nothing but raise your blood pressure, turn your hair grey/white, and lead you to drinking.
ReplyDelete::runs a hand shaking in frustrated anger through salt-n-pepper hair as he reaches for nearby bottle::
Yeah, kinda too late for me, too....
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