“You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is the beginning of the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it." Adrian Rogers, 1931
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You might recall that John Hinckley was a seriously deranged young man
who shot President Reagan in the early 1980's.
Hinckley was absolutely obsessed with movie star Jodie Foster,extremely
jealous, and in his twisted mind, loved Jodie Foster to the point that
to make himself well known to her, he attempted to assassinate
President Reagan.
There is speculation Hinckley may soon be released as having been
rehabilitated. Consequently, you may appreciate the following letter
from Nancy Reagan to the staff at the mental facility treating Hinckley
reports to have intercepted:
To: John Hinckley
From: Mrs. Nancy Reagan
My family and I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we
are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our fine
country's spirit of understanding and forgiveness, we want you to know there
is a nonpartisan consensus of compassion and forgiveness throughout.
The Reagan family and I want you to know that no grudge is borne against you
for shooting President Reagan. We, above all, are aware of how the mental
stress and pain could have driven you to such an act of desperation. We are
confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to you
family to join the world again as a healthy and productive young man.
Best wishes,
Nancy Reagan & Family
P.S. While you have been incarcerated, Barack Obama has been banging Jodie
Foster like a screen door in a tornado. You might want to look into that..
Yes, I have seen Adrian Rogers simplistic comments making their way around the internet. They are apropos of nothing.
I like that Jimmy Carter photo - obviously taken during the GWB Administration.
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