Hillary Kills the Goose that Lays the Golden Eggs

Over the weekend, Hillary Clinton attacked young people at an event for the US Chamber Commerce. Clinton had this to say...

"Kids, for whatever reason, think they're entitled to go right to the top with $50,000 or $75,000 jobs when they have not done anything to earn their way up," the Dems' 2008 White House front-runner said.

"A lot of kids don't know what work is. They think work is a four-letter word," she told a Republican-leaning audience gathered at the annual U.S. Chamber of Commerce convention.

"We've got to send a different message to our young people. America didn't happen by accident. A lot of people worked really hard. They've got to do their part, too."

Is it so wrong for 20-somethings to want a good paying job after doing everything they are supposed to do in their lives? They graduate high school where they participate in many activities and get good grades. Then they head off to college where they likely have to work a part time job to help pay for the raising cost of tuition. They do all of this because their entire lives they hear about the importance of a college degree and the Surburban Dream. Finally, they graduate, knee deep in student loans, ready to get out in the working world. Welcome to our debt-for-diploma system.

When I first heard that Hillary said this I didn't believe it, but then I saw the clip of her saying it on the Daily Show tonight and was shocked. It just looked like she was pandering to the so-called swing voters. All politicians do that, however, you can do that without turning your back on the people that elect you. If you look at the people that staff campaigns the majority are 20-somethings that are working long hours for little pay. I have one question for Hillary...

What is the only age demographic to vote for Kerry in 2004?
Answer: 18-30 year olds