P.J. O’Rourke comment: Patty, I’m with you about the water, the air, and the soil. But the danger of being an “environment voter” is in the politicians who claim to favor “the environment.” Too often what they really favor is more power for the political system and hence for themselves. One way to “cast a vote” for the environment is to assert property rights. I live in rural New England and want to preserve its fields and forests. So I’ve bought as much of them as I can afford and have put 200 acres into permanent conservation easement. It’s a small effort, but I think it’s worthwhile. Private property is less likely to be abused than public property. Compare the average private bathroom to the average public restroom. The last two administrations had no idea of what business is all about and it shows. At least Mr. Trump is familiar with business. – Richard W. P.J. O’Rourke comment: Well, the last one administration had no idea. (W. made about $14 million from the Texas Rangers sale.) And Trump has always seemed a bit sketchy as a businessman to me. But you’re right, Richard, so far, so good. At least President Trump has a favorable attitude toward business people and doesn’t hate their guts like whoever is going to run against him in 2020 probably will. Not that the Republicans aren’t pretty good at income redistribution as well but the Democrats excel at it. I’m so damn tired of
paying for all the do-nothing slobs in this country I can’t even put the level of wrath and disgust in words. – Derrell H. P.J. O’Rourke comment: Don’t try to, Derrell! This is a family-friendly publication. I think every decent person in the country is tired of the same thing. But, as you point out, it’s not just the Democrats. There is an old railroad saying, “There are bums on the rods and bums on the plush.” Meaning that there are bums hopping a ride, holding on to the truss rods under the boxcars, and there are bums sitting in private rail cars drinking champagne and smoking cigars.
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