From the days of our founding, the United States' citizens have battled for more or less government control. Federalists and Anti-Federalists then; Democrats and Republicans now. There was good reason for the Anti-Feds to fear an overbearing government, but an equally relevant argument is made by the Federalists to want a protective overarching one. Let's explore some examples of when the left failed and why the Anti-Federalists were right then, and the Republicans are right now.
1. Those pesky children's labor laws. In 1916, the National Consumers League helped pass the Keating-Owen Act. It was the first time in our history where the left succeeded in passing any sort of federal child labor law.
2. That 40-hour work week. I can't believe we have to pay our employees extra for their hard work. It's not like they have a family at home that would appreciate more time with them.
3. The GI Bill. Don't get me wrong! I love our troops! But thanking them in the streets and a 10 percent discount at Cracker Barrel should be enough.
4. NASA. Don't get me started on this hoax. To think the government is trying to fool me into believing that a hunk of metal could fly up to the cheese ball in the sky and come back with anything besides fancy dairy products? That's absurd.
5. Freedom of Religion? More like freedom of Jesus! This country was founded on Judeo-Christian ideals and beliefs, and if you don't like that then you can get out!
6. Women's rights. Let's be honest here, there is no better place for a woman than in the kitchen. She ain't smart. She ain't strong. But, at least she can cook a mean casserole.
7. Gay Marriage. Eww...
8. Public Transportation. If my poor old Mama can't get a ride to the grocery store because there is no one left to give her a ride, then she can starve.
9. Unions. Nothing pisses me off more than a bunch of tree-hugging hippies thinking they deserve livable wages, job security, health insurance, pensions and paid leave. They ought to be thankful I let them work for me in the first place.
10. Slavery. I mean ... at least they had a roof over their head and food in their bellies.
11. Gun Control. I stick by my guns when I say Obama will take away our second amendment rights. It's been seven and a half years, but that don't mean he don't have time. Look at Australia and Japan! They done implemented strict gun laws, and their firearm crime is outrageous!
So as you can plainly see, the left may have won the battles in these historical examples, but there is no arguing the Right will always be on the Right side of history.
