Just Another Day in Progressive La La Land
As most of you are aware, I live in very progressive area of Virginia. Sometimes it is all I can do to keep myself from screaming. This is one of those times. As you may have read, I have befriended a young woman who finds herself in the horrible situation of being homeless. I have been trying to do my best to help her. Well, her blog has become somewhat of a sensation with my progressive neighbors. Mind you, they have done next to nothing to help her, but they like reading about her plight.
Today, I was outside in my yard. For some reason I thought I would get fresh air out there. But I quickly realized that no fresh air was to be had. One of my neighbors decided to stop over and talk to me about my new friend. She really didn’t want to talk so much as to lecture me. I was told what a great disservice I am doing this “poor little waif” by not encouraging her to get help from the people who can really help her; the government.
So the air just become more dense as this conversation continued. Now, I have some health issues that I am dealing with so there is no room at the inn. I wish that there were, but I cannot have her move in with me at this moment in time. Issues that I might add that the progressive next door is well aware of. So she was telling me that I needed to get on her the list for housing by the government. Ok, that list dates back to 2006 (must be Bush’s fault) and they are no longer adding names. Then we moved onto food stamps. Ok, you cannot get food stamps if you dont’ have an address. Her using a false address is a felony. Since she is not an illegal alien she would actually be punished if she got caught. OK, Next? There was no next really, except for an additional lecture on my lack of real compassion. After all, I am conservative. What could I possibly know about compassion or really helping someone? I need to leave it to the progressive experts.
Now, let’s see I helped her get a job, albeit a temporary one, but a job nonetheless, that not only gives her some money to keep gas in her car and the ability to buy food it also gives her a sense of accomplishment everyday. She also has learned something about herself watching after these kids. She realizes how much she really loves being around children. This is a new experience for her. One that will make the transition into motherhood a little easier.
Now, what exactly has my neighbor done? Oh, that would be nothing. She has a good-sized home and her children are older. After all the girl is out tramping around nightly(she has done things in my pool, that I have not even done), so they have room in their house. (Ok, maybe the tramp remark was a little much, but if the shoe fits……….). She has not offered to help find her job, she has not offered to give her a place to stay on a temporary basis, she has not (as far as I know) hit the tip jar on her blog. Yet, I am doing the girl a disservice. I am trying to provide a safety net for her until she can get back onto her feet. A safety net that her precious government was unable to provide. She applied for help and was rejected at every turn. I guess the rich have not paid enough in taxes to cover the “little waif”. Hey, you high income earners (which by the way she is one), get out your wallets…….the safety net isn’t quite as safe as she thought. You need to pay more. Taxes, we need more taxes. Like I said, no fresh air to be found.
Oh, it was really hazy, hot and humid today too.
Quite Rightly 7:54 PM on 07/18/2011 Permalink |
You might not find any fresh air in Progressive La-La-Land, but you will find plenty of “dialog.”
silverfiddle 10:41 PM on 07/18/2011 Permalink |
Typical liberal. Tax money assuages their consciences, regardless of how ineffective these government programs are.
just a conservative girl 11:18 PM on 07/18/2011 Permalink |
There is no guilt. At least not in this woman. She just feels that since she pays her taxes that should be enough. Why help someone on your own? It makes no sense to me. Here is a live human being that she has the chance to really help. But, nothing.
SignPainterGuy 10:51 AM on 07/19/2011 Permalink |
jacg,
You have edified this young woman; been a friend, placed her in a nurturing, learning, productive environment where not only was she “fed for the day” but is feeling good about herself and on her way to feeding herself ! Good on ya !
just a conservative girl 3:51 PM on 07/19/2011 Permalink |
I appreciate your compliments. But there is a certain selfishness to what I am doing. I tried to start my own business many years ago. It failed miserably after a very sucessful first year. If were not for friends of my parents I would have ended up in exactly the same position as her. So this is my responsibility to pay it back.
SignPainterGuy 6:45 PM on 07/19/2011 Permalink |
When I see people on street corners and interstate exits, I quickly ask GOD if it`s legit. They get a few bucks if I hear “Yes”. When I meet someone broken down at a rest area, I`ll give them a twenty, but I make them promise to “pay it forward when it`s their turn”. Broken down with bad karma is the pits ! ;-)
iainswife 7:01 AM on 07/20/2011 Permalink |
The most satisfying thing in the world is to do what is right. Not what is easy or generally okay by everyone else, but what is right for you. Too many liberals forget that hard accomplishment and personal responsibility forge far more “self-esteem”, self-reliance, and a sense of belonging than any handout or government service will ever, ever do in a thousand years. And to be quite honest, the next time your neighbor makes suggestions, I suggest you agree with her and ask when she herself can do it as you are busy struggling to keep your health.
just a conservative girl 8:50 AM on 07/20/2011 Permalink |
Yeah, you know I have a pretty powerful card to play. LOL. That is one of the things that really irks me is that she knows what me and my family are dealing with. Oh, I am feeling the best I have in months. I am in remission again, and I am seeing a specialist next week.
zillaoftheresistance 2:54 PM on 07/20/2011 Permalink |
Aside from all the aggravation, which you do not deserve, I am delighted to see you say you’re feeling better! (((hugs)))
I know it must be incredibly difficult, but try to let the prog inanity go in one ear and out the other. You know you are doing right.