> Do you prescribe an Ayn Rand world where the more talented do well and the rest can go hang? That isn't a decent society IM
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>Ayn Rand never said that (certainly not the last part). She simply didn't believe that the "rest" as you say represented a need to be fulfilled by those doing well.
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>I don't agree with Rand 100% - I agree with certain public works and a certain level of welfare - but those have gone way out of control.
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>I will tell you something that just makes me bloody angry
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>I know young men in their late 20's who are living at home with the parents, where the parents are upper-middle income. The young men pay no rent, mooch off parents who basically permit it for various reasons - and these young men are eligible for health care subsidies. Stinks to high heaven.
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>Granted, this is more a culture thing than a political thing, but it's sick to see. An increasing # of parents are making things way too easy for their kids. I've spoken with such parents (and shouldn't shock you, they can't stand me) - and funny, they are all Democrats who voted for Obama. Hmmm, wonder if there's any connection.

Agreed with your main point, although it didn't start with Obama. You blame him for way more than any President can control. The post-WWII generation has been coddled and spoiled for over half a century.