And, the Seven Social Sins: Wealth without work. Pleasure without conscience. Knowledge without character. Commerce without morality. Science without humanity. Religion without sacrifice. Politics without principle.
You mean everyone doesn't prefer Western Civilization over their own?
Heck, politicians have been insuring us since Kennedy got his immigration reform bill passed that it wouldn't have adverse effects. It seems he and far too many think that as soon as immigrants cross the magic line called a border they will give up millennia of history and forget all their heritage, lineage, custom, culture, language, religion and become good Americans.
Gee, I just don't understand how it didn't work out for us or all the other countries that have tried it in the past. It's probably sort of like socialism, after it repeatedly doesn't work the answer it to bang your head on the wall of history and try it again.
And, the Seven Social Sins:
ReplyDeleteWealth without work.
Pleasure without conscience.
Knowledge without character.
Commerce without morality.
Science without humanity.
Religion without sacrifice.
Politics without principle.
Well said and on the humorous side: My Mother used to say that everything in life that was good was either illegal, immoral or fattening! :)
DeleteYou had a wise mother. Everything has a price. Thanks so much.
DeleteThank you. Every now and then she would say facetiously "You're be sad when I'm gone" & boy was she ever right.:)
DeleteYou mean everyone doesn't prefer Western Civilization over their own?
ReplyDeleteHeck, politicians have been insuring us since Kennedy got his immigration reform bill passed that it wouldn't have adverse effects. It seems he and far too many think that as soon as immigrants cross the magic line called a border they will give up millennia of history and forget all their heritage, lineage, custom, culture, language, religion and become good Americans.
Gee, I just don't understand how it didn't work out for us or all the other countries that have tried it in the past. It's probably sort of like socialism, after it repeatedly doesn't work the answer it to bang your head on the wall of history and try it again.
Y'all have a nice day.
Ha! :)
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