Will Rogers
(1879 to 1935), was a cantankerous social comedian famous for taking pot shots
at the rich and famous, especially politicians.
Here’s one of his quotes you might like:
“There are men running governments
who shouldn't be allowed to play with matches.”
Admittedly, this quote was issued during the Great American
Depression. A world of change was being engineered to minister to a vast
population in hurt of joblessness, poverty and
very dim futures. Something had to be done. Many stood in the way.
Social Security came from this era. Federal Income Tax came from this era as
well. And welfare programs were experimented with an advanced to become the
model of today’s programs.
People running governments who shouldn't be allowed to play
with matches. Indeed. We have many of them yet with us. Self appointed czars of
propriety. Protectors of the rich. Distrusters of workers and common folk.
Shameful stick-in-the-muds.
Hmmm. Give Rogers ’
quote some time to percolate in your mind this weekend. Enjoy the early winter
thaw. And see if you can engender hope for others.
Thanks.
January 11, 2014
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