“Some animals are more equal than others.”
Whether applied to an anthropomorphized group of farm animals or the failed Communist dictatorships of the 20th century, Orwell’s observation about the inherent inequalities of “collectivism” has stood the test of time.
The truth of this statement is particularly striking today as we witness a plethora of Orwellian-style edicts flowing out of Washington, D.C. It seems some ObamaCare supporters are now discovering “inequities” in the legislation and are seeking temporary waivers excusing them from its requirements.
This Administration has granted about 1350 such waivers thus far with a disproportionate number doled out to labor unions and other predominantly Democrat constituencies. Interestingly, 20% of the waivers granted in April went to businesses in Nancy Pelosi’s congressional district. There are 435 Congressional districts across the nation. Do the math.
Conservatives view such actions as evidence that this country is being steered more and more towards collectivism: a society in which the “rule of law” is corrupted by “collective cronyism,” a society in which class warfare rhetoric is used to demonize opponents and its most entrepreneurial, productive citizens are attacked as “enemies of the people.”
The Democrat Left long ago jumped on the collectivist wagon, powered by the horse manure of political correctness and the winds of doublespeak (e.g., investment, not taxes). While the allure of getting “something for nothing” (e.g.; free health care, excessive food stamps) appeals to people across the political spectrum, it’s the raison d’etre for many Democrats.
Fortunately, our particular brand of collectivism hasn’t approached the police-state extremes of the former Soviet system and its progeny. But it was Lenin who said, “You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.” That noise you hear from Washington, D.C.? It’s the sound of a lot of eggs being cracked.
Jim Littlejohn
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