A recent “poll” saying 96% of the Irish population would vote for Obama if given the chance, is mystifying to many Irish Americans.
America,
more than any other country in the world, has been a shining beacon of light on
the hill for millions of Irish emigrants.
They left by the boatload and later plane load, for a country of opportunities
to those who wanted to work hard to better themselves.
But the secret fuel for that beacon of light on the hill was
capitalism. America has been a land of
opportunity for anyone who wanted to succeed, in spite of their birth
circumstances. America was not saddled with a
caste system, or royal class that pre determined ones future.
But over the years, there has been a creeping “entitlement
attitude” rising in America. Many special interests with an axe to grind for
past unfairness, real or perceived, have
spawned a government industry, that doles out “fairness” with pre-selected
winners and losers in society.
This attitude coalesced into a political coalition of
special interests, helping to elect our last President. The result: More
Americans are on public assistance than ever before, the country is spending
money it doesn’t have and government is consuming a portion of our GDP at record
levels.
A mentality that encourages government “service” by the
forgiveness of student loans if you choose a lifetime of working for the
government, rather than working in the private sector, sends the message as to
where we are headed.
In short, America
is pointed towards a socialist European model. The same failed model where government
bureaucrats determine what’s best for its citizens.
I was on Irish radio last week and the host asked me: “Would
a President Romney be good for Ireland?”
My answer was, an unhesitating yes. The raw truth in President Kennedy’s words
many years ago: “A rising tide will lift all boats,” is very evident today.
An economically healthy America
will raise the economies of the world, including and especially Ireland. Mitt Romney is not a product of government
largesse or government programs, he knows how to ignite America’s moribund economy by
encouraging the private sector. See: America is poised for a post Obama comeback.
He has spelled this out in his 5 point economic plan to make
America
the world’s economic powerhouse.
He will unlock America’s energy resources &
make us energy independent.
He will encourage and support school choice for parents and
children to break the chains of a failed public education system. America
will soon have an educated electorate.
He will encourage fair trade around the world and establish
economic zones.
Immediately cut our insane budget deficit, by measuring the
value of government programs with the question: Is it worth borrowing money
from China
to pay for it?
As a member of the private sector for many years Romney sees
the many shackles put on America’s
small businesses. He will change this and reverse the anti business climate in Washington, with one of
encouragement.
There is a clear cut choice for Americans this November and
the choice they make will determine the economic climate, not just for
Americans, but for the rest of the world.
With a vibrant, bustling, American economic juggernaut,
everyone in the free world will enjoy its success. Not only will America
remain a place for Irish to emigrate to if they want to try their luck, many Irish
may want to stay in Ireland
as more economic opportunities arise in the homeland. This is the promise of a
Romney presidency.
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