[lbo-talk] God Is A Republican

[Wojtek Sokolowski]

> On Thu, 7 Aug 2003, mike larkin wrote:
> 
> > This has been my theory for a while as well.
> 
> A reverend theory, dating back to 1991:
> 
> http://home.earthlink.net/~sscutchen/Quotes/on_god_and_santa_claus.htm
> 
> Michael

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> From that link:

"I have only one firm belief about the American political system, and
that is this: God is a Republican and Santa Claus is a Democrat.

God is an elderly or, at any rate, middle-aged mate, a stern fellow,
patriarchal rather than paternal and a great believer in rules and
regulations. He holds men strictly accountable for their actions."

WS: The last statement is inaccurate.  The God-Republican holding men
strictly accountable for their action is only for the poor.  For the
rich and powerful - God is a Santa Claus - benign and benevolent,
handing out generous gifts.

As I said time and again, the US is market capitalism for the poor and
welfare state for the rich.

Wojtek