Noblesse oblige is an alternative as it used to be

Those that suggest hippie ideas and socialist ideas and even English commune ideas often miss the point about what we Americans feel about our poor and less fortunate. Our psyche is that we care, but how we care and can we can talk about it is still up for grabs. There is much friction.

Many of the poor are drunks and druggies and have done themselves in. And it is not just the boys. The girls are screwed up, too. What a shame. Those who are so pure about helping even get their feelings hurt when their designated people sell their used washer and dryer to get money for beer. What’s new? Mostly what is new is the impacts on children of meth parents in jail, as an example. These kids are our part of our future, and noblesse oblige is a good way to help them in their future lives. Having seen the impacts of government foster parents and kids, one can be glad we adults and the kids have alternatives. And this is not to denigrate the wonderful foster parents that work so hard today. Rather, we Americans can promote alternatives, like noblesse oblige.

What’s new is how we try to help, often as hopeless as it is, all too often. This poster suggests citizen noblesse oblige is a good course of action when budget cuts come. Our local government need do nothing. Now that is another course of action. A little tough love and honesty goes a long way. Just ask any married couple. And kids and partners appreciate it. Basic leadership 101 says never insult while you chew. Insults are never forgiven, while chewing’s out are always respected. Kids thrive in this environment. So do Americans, and Marines, by the way.