Now is the time to nominate perfect candidates for the Leadership Program of the Rockies class of 2011 – 2012.  The LPR seminars provide an optimal vantage from which to navigate the oncoming economic chaos and to challenge the political calculus of its instigators.

For those who fully appreciate the blessings of Liberty and are dedicated to preserving them, becoming skilled in advancing the morality of capitalism against the treachery of entitlement is a powerful tool for leadership.  It’s a mainstay of the LPR curriculum.

Margaret Thatcher once quipped, “The trouble with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.”  It’s a popular quotation nowadays among those debating economic principle – because it’s so timeless and true.

Indeed, the United States government has run out of other people’s money.  The result is deep trouble.  But how many of your friends and neighbors fundamentally understand the times we are in?

The more difficult challenge for free-market capitalists is not just to win the debate among those who often think about such things.  The crucial imperative is to win the debate among those who don’t, but who vote anyway.

The number of Americans who now prefer entitlement over liberty is enormous – and the horde seems to be growing.  Against such odds, some say it’s pointless to make a case for capitalism to those in the entitlement crowd.

But that’s not leadership, is it?

A curious phrase for such a sentiment was popular in Middle French and Middle English texts of the 1400s:  Pearls before swine.

Of Biblical origin, it is an expression of futility when trying to explain things to people who don’t wish to understand.  The phrase also applies to those who lack appreciation for gifts given them opting instead for some vulgar amusement or cheap gratification.

Let’s face it, the reasoning used in a debate among people who read books probably isn’t terribly persuasive at, let’s say, a cocktail party of socialists.  However, part of the LPR curriculum entails taking the time to understand how a better appeal can be made to those whose worldview and perspective are different than ours.

The battle for Liberty and capitalism, especially in a republic like the United States of America, is too important to surrender.  Here, citizenship matters, all are important and everyone’s vote counts – regardless of whether their vote is informed as a function of your leadership.

Preserving American-style freedom entails a vigilant, brave and engaged brand of activism rather than an indifferent “pearls before swine” temperament.  At LPR, we are devoted to leading in the defense of Liberty and advancing a moral case for capitalism anywhere, anytime, to anyone.