LIBERTY THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Liberty Thought of the Week
by Paul Hamby
Today is a good day to be Thankful.
In the world of politics, there is much to be thankful for. Many Americans have come to realize that we were being lied to by government officials on so many fronts.
Thomas Jefferson said we must be eternally vigilant. Today, millions of Americans are questioning the official newspeak that has been coming out of Washington from the D.C. swamp.
The November elections sent a clear message that business as usual will not stand.
I am thankful Elon Musk bought Twitter and demonstrated what can be done. I am hopeful that Elon will have the same success cutting the bureaucracy, reducing regulations and downsizing D.C. If the federal government shrinks, then tax cuts should be in our future.
Beyond politics there is much to be thankful for. We live in the beautiful great state of Missouri. We are more free, have more liberty, more food choices, more housing, and a higher quality of life than 90% of the world's population.
In 2022, Warren Buffet put today's standard of living in perspective: "When I was six years old, John D Rockefeller was the richest man in the world. Today, the bottom 2% in terms of income in the United States, live better than John D. Rockefeller was living." Buffet referenced the improvements in medicine, education, entertainment and transportation. (Charlie Rose interview)
America is a land where you can be born poor and become a millionaire simply by working hard, living frugally, saving and investing. Dave Ramsey reminds us that 4 out of every 5 of America's millionaires are self made. Only 21% inherited their wealth.
When you hear someone complain about today's children, ask them to come to rural Missouri. We have some of the best of the best in the age 30 and under category. Hard Working, frugal young men and women with great values. The November elections proved that the 30 and under category is the most conservative in several generations.
"The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of are people to appreciate and enjoy it"' - Michael Josephson
The most important thing I am thankful for is in this bible verse:
" For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
