The moment there are too many looters and moochers for the producers to support, the system collapses–and that point is well shy of the 50/50 point we’re at right now.

As Lady Thatcher says, socialism runs into BIG problems when we run out of other people’s money.

But heck, if HopNChange is wrong and we see ourselves submerging into the worldwide average, then we can always go back to an environment where individuals are generally expected to earn the exceptional healthcare they expect in the US. Can’t we?
Yes, if you are wrong, you can always go back. Look how many European countries have. Keep dreaming and hoping that it won’t be too bad. Many one cultures met their demise down the same path. The script is now playing its reliable tune for Americans. If you are not drawing alternate plans, if you are placing all you eggs in one basket counting on America maintaining its current top prosperity position in the world, then you are doing so at your own peril. Maybe patriotic, but foolish. Under the same altered incentives to produce, America and Americans will end up exactly where the rest of the world is. The writing is on the wall.

Q: What’s the difference between a Romney voter and an Obama voter?

A: Romney voters sign their checks on the front, and Obama voters sign their checks on the back.

*RIMSHOT