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In an attempt to avoid the drama of the faux "State of the Union" tonight, I caught the transcript to see what the prez had to say.

I was impressed to find this analogy:

"I reject the view that says our problems will simply take care of themselves, that says government has no role in laying the foundation for our common prosperity, for history tells a different story.

History reminds us that, at every moment of economic upheaval and transformation, this nation has responded with bold action and big ideas.

In the midst of civil war, we laid railroad tracks from one coast to another that spurred commerce and industry.

From the turmoil of the Industrial Revolution came a system of public high schools that prepared our citizens for a new age.

In the wake of war and depression, the GI Bill sent a generation to college and created the largest middle-class in history.

And a twilight struggle for freedom led to a nation of highways, an American on the moon, and an explosion of technology that still shapes our world.

In each case, government didn't supplant private enterprise; it catalyzed private enterprise. It created the conditions for thousands of entrepreneurs and new businesses to adapt and to thrive.

We are a nation that has seen promise amid peril and claimed opportunity from ordeal. Now we must be that nation again."

Apparently, the check is in the mail too! We can all relax?!

Comments

[James and Darlene Gleason]

Relax and get run over; you will be history! This is not a time to remain stagnent. The government isn't going to take care of us. We must develop our expertise and then create multiple income streams, with proper business structures. Darlene

[Kingsley]

That was so meant to be sarcastic! LOL
I just forgot the ?! the first time!
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