7/17/2012 @ 10:43AM |12,991 views
Obama: Small Business Didn't Build It
President Obama just threw a grenade at small business. He implied that everything is done in a community setting with the government or outside help. He is implying that individualism and individual achievements should not be highlighted, as everyone and everything needs help. In his speech yesterday, President Obama referenced the involvement of the government in the development of the internet and in building roads and bridges. He is correct to say the government did involve themselves in those endeavors. That was the government of the people, by the people and for the people.
If we get into a discussion whether business owners want the government as their partners, the President is on the wrong side of the tracks. What is being debated is the matter of degree. How much government? How big should government be? Small businesses give back through taxes, jobs and charity but not by enlarging government. This is all about an attack on individualism and individual achievement. The implications is clearly is that we need the government and we need big government. Not a great position for capitalism, small business or entrepreneurs.
I know many small business owners who are furious over Obama's statement. He is attempting to take credit for the sweat and blood that these business owners have full credit. I hope many are now understanding Obama's thinking, and will remember this vividly when it comes to voting!
I think a valid question is which one can survive without the other. Business or government? I think the answer is clear. Business has existed since the first person traded anything with another person. I don't see any government necessary there. This was likely long before government existed anywhere.
It's like telling a gold medalist marathon runner that he didn't win but his shoes did. The dumb part is that all the runners were wearing the same kind of shoes!
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Obama just doesn't have a clue, I am sure glad that I don't have to attempt justification of his position and actions. Oddly he derides Romney but chose GE Chairman and chief executive Jeffrey Immelt to head his President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. Just look at GE's taxes or lack thereof.
I know many small business owners who are furious over Obama's statement. He is attempting to take credit for the sweat and blood that these business owners have full credit. I hope many are now understanding Obama's thinking, and will remember this vividly when it comes to voting!
did either of you see the actual speech it is from, or just believe a one-sided account?
in the actual speech he said small businesses did not build the infrastructure they use, as in there is a need for government.... major difference.
did either of you see the actual speech it is from, or just believe a one-sided account?
in the actual speech he said small businesses did not build the infrastructure they use, as in there is a need for government.... major difference.
Okay, so what's his point then? The same infrastructure is available to all, right? The baby's momma with 6 kids (different daddies) probably uses those same roads to go use her food stamps.... So what? Why didn't he say that? Who is the government benefitting more? The better question is which is the
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"A society that puts equality ... ahead of freedom will end up with neither equality nor freedom."
Okay, so what's his point then? The same infrastructure is available to all, right? The baby's momma with 6 kids (different daddies) probably uses those same roads to go use her food stamps.... So what? Why didn't he say that? Who is the government benefitting more? The better question is which is the
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I am stunned, I just don't know how to respond to this, it is such a warped view, you really think industry/businesses don't benefit from infrastructure more? they don't use our roads, not protected by our military, use our justice system? benefit from people using public schools? you need to open your eyes, there is a reason we (and every developed nation) have instituted these things to begin with.
I suggest you move to one of those low tax third world countries where they don't invest in infrastructure and live out your utopia
I am stunned, I just don't know how to respond to this, it is such a warped view, you really think industry/businesses don't benefit from infrastructure more? they don't use our roads, not protected by our military, use our justice system? benefit from people using public schools? you need to open your eyes, there is a reason we (and every developed nation) have instituted these things to begin with.
I suggest you move to one of those low tax third world countries where they don't invest in infrastructure and live out your utopia
Again I ask, which can THRIVE without the other. And just because one UTILIZES the infrastructure better than the other doesn't automatically mean that infrastructure is responsible for success. Does infrastructure make it easier? Sure, no argument there. Again, the same infrastructure is available to all.
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