Justus For All

Well said. I’m not nearly so concerned with Obama as president as I am that the American people are leaning toward socialism and world government. Public education as envisioned by John Dewey seems to be working.

I have my doubts about the wisdom of that strategy as well. At the end of the day though, I am pretty utilitarian and I hope that at least some of the things they wish to try turn out well. For example, while I’m not a fan of socialized medicine, I do think it possible that a universal health care program may well work better then the current mishmash of private and government that is in charge of our health care now. At the moment, in health care we have to a large degree the worst of both worlds. Anyway, I’d rather see them succeed and prove me wrong.

I don’t think this country is moving toward socialism. I think many voters were simply tired of what the Republican Party became, particularly with regards to its economic policies, and they are tired of playing “world police.” Hence, they figured it was time to see what the Democrats can do and if they might be able to find an appropriate direction.

I read where Eugene Volokh wrote at his blog that he expects the Democrats to be moderate in the coming years and I agree that’s likely to happen. Americans may want to see some things change, but they tend to fear “too much change.” There will certainly be some things done differently in the White House, but I wouldn’t expect a “radical” shift.

What the Republicans were doing economically and in foreign policy did not please me either. Much about the Republican party does not please me. I generally like what they have to say, but unfortunately they don’t seem to live up to their promises. Fortunately the Democrats don’t generally live up to their promises either.

Truthfully, I think the best thing for America is that we have so many different voices and are forced to come to compromises. The middle ground is usually the wisest course.