In a message dated 06/05/2000 5:35:27 PM Central Daylight Time,
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<< The ruthless dismantling of social welfare systems and the effects of
global
capitalism have dramatically changed the lives of millions of people. Many
who
previously just managed to get by on the fringes of the "social network" are
now faced with destitution.
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This is a pre-planned process.
This is a long-term process.
In brief, here is how it works.
For illustration, we'll use the United States starting in 1928.
1. The total tax burden on the average middleclass family is 3%
of annual income. (Most families are single-income families).
2. There are virtually no federally funded "social programs".
There are very few state funded "social programs".
3. Most adult Americans are highly self-suficient.
Healthcare and dental care is affordable.
Most families can afford to go to their family doctors
and they can afford to go to the hospital.
4. Most Americans can afford to save money. The national savings rate
is far higher than it will be 60 or 70 years later.
5. A high percentage of Americans can afford to buy a home.
The "owner occupancy rate" is far higher than it will be 60 years
later when many people will live in apartment houses and other
rental properties.
6. Most Americans are relatively debt free (excluding home mortgages).
Then, in the 1930s, the Federal government comes forward with many new
"social programs". The government launches programs which offer to help
people do the above listed things which they have traditionally done for
themselves.
These various programs begin at a modest level.
But as time passes and people get used to the idea of "social programs",
more and more such programs are added and expanded.
Of course the government must increase taxes to pay for all of this.
The people gripe about the taxes, but they have grown to embrace
the "free" federal programs.
Over a period of 2 generations the situation has changed dramatically.
In the year 1998:
1. The total tax burden on the average middle-class family is over 50%
of annual income. (Most families are now dual-income families).
2. There are almost countless federally funded "social programs".
There are many state funded "social programs".
3. Most adult Americans are highly dependent on the government.
Healthcare and dental care are not affordable.
Most families can't afford to go to their family doctors
and they can't afford to go to the hospital without expensive
health and medical insurance coverage.
4. Most Americans can't afford to save money. The national savings rate
is the lowest since records have been kept.
5. A high percentage of Americans can't afford to buy a home.
The "owner occupancy rate" is far lower than it was 50 years ago.
6. Most Americans are in debt. (Even when excluding home mortgages).
MOST PEOPLE HAVE BECOME HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. ONE IN EVERY FOUR PEOPLE
IS RECEIVING FUNDS FROM THE GOVERNMENT IN ONE FORM
OR ANOTHER.
ABOUT HALF THE SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY ARE
GETTING "FREE" OR REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL LUNCHES WHICH
ARE GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED.
MILLIONS LIVE IN GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING.
AT THIS POINT THE TRAP IS SPRUNG!!!
NOW COMES THE "RUTHLESS DISMANTLING OF
SOCIAL WELFARE SYSTEMS."
BUT HERE IS THE REALLY CRUEL AND INSIDIOUS PART OF THE PLAN.
THE HIGH TAX STRUCTURE PUT INTO PLACE TO PAY FOR THESE
PROGRAMS IS KEPT IN PLACE.
NOW THE PEOPLE ARE TRAPPED.
THEY CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY FOR ALL THE "FREE" THINGS
THE GOVERNMENT WAS PROVIDING FOR THEM BECAUSE
THEY ARE STILL PAYING HALF OF THEIR INCOME TO THE
GOVERNMENT.
NOW THEY DON'T HAVE THEIR MONEY TO PROVIDE FOR
THEMSELVES....AND THEY DON'T HAVE THE "FREE"
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS EITHER!!
THIS PLAN IS MUCH FURTHER ADVANCED IN CANADA
THAN IN THE UNITED STATES.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE RAPIDLY CATCHING UP.
Regards to All
Nakano
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