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In reply to the discussion: Paul Ryan [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)moral principle that outweighs any that might or might not make it onto their list: personal freedom. Altruism, willingness to sacrifice anything for others, is weak to nonexistent in their natures.
I figure that'd explain Ryan's callously ruthless goals for "freeing" people from the burdens of caring for society. He's not deliberately cruel, just a clear-eyed and high-minded visionary who sees
A gloriously simplified society where people are released from the slavery of supporting others.
A truly free society where strength is encouraged and weakness discouraged...
A healthier, more energetic and productive society...
A younger one...
No passing 3 or 4 dialysis clinics in strip malls while just running errands...
All of us maximally free to take care of ourselves and succeed, or not, keeping that 30%+ of our incomes that's now whisked out of our pockets before we even see it. Eliminating that anchor alone will surely help some of us be winners...
Squint your eyes to eliminate peripheral vision and perspective, and you can kinda see the appeal.