Comments on: Obama: Opposing socialism is “selfish” http://crushliberalism.com/2008/10/31/obama-opposing-socialism-is-selfish/ Liberalism: Why think when you can "feel"? Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:20:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Lori C. http://crushliberalism.com/2008/10/31/obama-opposing-socialism-is-selfish/#comment-10247 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:11:41 +0000 http://crushliberalism.wordpress.com/?p=4636#comment-10247 Obama needs to put his money where is mouth is and start spreading his wealth around. You know, be a real example for us all.

]]> By: Paul Hsieh http://crushliberalism.com/2008/10/31/obama-opposing-socialism-is-selfish/#comment-10230 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:50:42 +0000 http://crushliberalism.wordpress.com/?p=4636#comment-10230 The kind of selfishness that Obama apparently opposes (and as Glenn Reynolds noted was promoted by Ayn Rand in her famous book “The Virtue of Selfishness”) is a completely noble and moral American virtue. This country was founded on the principle that men and women had the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” free from government interference and tyranny.

Many immigrants (such as my parents) came to this country precisely to be able to work hard, prosper, and give their children a chance for a better life. They came to this country with little more than the clothes on their back, but did well over the years, sent two children to college and medical school, and are now enjoying a well-earned and comfortable retirement. Their life has been a real-life embodiment of the American dream.

If we want America to remain a beacon of hope to millions around the world, we should re-affirm our commitment to free markets and capitalism, and reject calls for more socialism and “redistribution of wealth”.

This country is great precisely because it allows people like my parents to attain selfish goals such as their lives and happiness. Americans should be proud of that fact, not condemn it.

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