And who is our new John Galt?

 

 

 

"At some point in time, the makers, the producers in our society are going to take one final vote - with their feet..."

By now, most have read Atlas Shrugged, seen the movie(s), or both. A timeless piece of fiction, which is looking more like non-fiction all the time. It is a book about the real people who keep the country moving. It was about those people deciding to say "enough is enough". The movement to pick up and leave was led by a visionary named John Galt.

I have thought quite a bit about Atlas Shrugged as of late. For the past few decades, we have been like frogs in water which is starting to boil. Both parties have let us down. There are a precious few in either party that truly believe in the sanctity of our Constitution. Of true freedom. Of liberty. There are minions however, who believe in either riding in the wagon, or at least holding on to the sides. Should this continue, soon the "wagon" of our economy will be unmovable. The makers will continue to be outnumbered by the takers. Some of the makers will leave. All will appear to be lost. That is, until our version of John Galt steps forward.

We need a John Galt right now like nobody's business. The engines which power our economy, the entrepreneurs, are becoming an endangered species. Why? Somewhere along the line, the central message in our Constitution became twisted. Rather than knowing our country guarantees everyone equal opportunity, the new think being sold by the statists is our country should guarantee everyone equal outcome. To put it in the common vernacular, it is not fair if someone succeeds and others do not. The statists want to fix that.

Most Conservatives know that way of thinking is killing the country. Everybody is entitled to everything. Where does the money come from to do conduct such a massive giveaway? Why the people who produce of course. The makers. Tax the wealthy. Eat the rich. Occupy Wall Street. A bunch of populist crap. As Margret Thatcher once said, "The problem with welfare is sooner or later you run out of other people's money." Well Madam Thatcher, that day might soon be here.

We need a John Galt that can tell people the truth and why it is important. Money does not grow on trees and Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy do not exist. We have had our fill of charlatans, liars and peddlers of snake oil. Empty promises backed up with no money, only debt. At one time, this country only offered one thing - and that one thing was more value than gold. Opportunity. Unfettered opportunity. Small limited government on the sideline doing nothing but "plowing the road" for the makers. 

Who is going to be our John Galt? I don't know. All I know is this. He better show up before long, or Atlas Shrugged is going to turn into 1984.