Comments on: Shameful Self-Appointed Heroes http://daily.freecapitalist.com/2008/07/shameful-self-made-heroes/199 Scintillating, Daily News Items by the FreeCapitalist Project Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:52:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Ken Corbett http://daily.freecapitalist.com/2008/07/shameful-self-made-heroes/199/comment-page-1#comment-195 Ken Corbett Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:40:29 +0000 http://fcd.freecapitalist.com/2008/07/28/shameful-self-made-heroes/#comment-195 I completely agree as well. This article reminds me a lot of "The Dark Knight" for a couple of reasons. 1. Batman differs from many superheroes because he works within the bounds of reality (or with at least some level of believability) to be a hero. Most other superheroes alter reality in some way to save the day. Whether it is adamantite claws that come out of your knuckles, the ability to fly, or superhuman strength, all of these are based upon an altered reality. Sadly, many politians of our day are trying to alter the real world in which we all live to make themselves appear to be the heroes saving the day. But just like a blow-up muscle suit, this altered reality can not last forever. The poor decisions and consumerism which have lead to the this "mortgage meltdown" have consequences that cannot be avoided, only delayed. 2. In the Dark Knight, Batman shows his colors as a true hero by defending principles and values. He ends up doing the right thing, even though it causes him to be extremely unpopular. Unfortunately, their seems to be a shortage in Washington of individuals willing to stand up for their principles, even when it is politically unpopular to do so. In the end, truth will win. The people that stand up for truth, regardless of how politically unpopular, will eventually be proven right. These individuals are the true heroes. I completely agree as well. This article reminds me a lot of “The Dark Knight” for a couple of reasons.

1. Batman differs from many superheroes because he works within the bounds of reality (or with at least some level of believability) to be a hero. Most other superheroes alter reality in some way to save the day. Whether it is adamantite claws that come out of your knuckles, the ability to fly, or superhuman strength, all of these are based upon an altered reality.

Sadly, many politians of our day are trying to alter the real world in which we all live to make themselves appear to be the heroes saving the day. But just like a blow-up muscle suit, this altered reality can not last forever. The poor decisions and consumerism which have lead to the this “mortgage meltdown” have consequences that cannot be avoided, only delayed.

2. In the Dark Knight, Batman shows his colors as a true hero by defending principles and values. He ends up doing the right thing, even though it causes him to be extremely unpopular. Unfortunately, their seems to be a shortage in Washington of individuals willing to stand up for their principles, even when it is politically unpopular to do so.

In the end, truth will win. The people that stand up for truth, regardless of how politically unpopular, will eventually be proven right. These individuals are the true heroes.

]]> By: Ammon Nelson http://daily.freecapitalist.com/2008/07/shameful-self-made-heroes/199/comment-page-1#comment-194 Ammon Nelson Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:49:24 +0000 http://fcd.freecapitalist.com/2008/07/28/shameful-self-made-heroes/#comment-194 Excellent article Matt. It's the whole, have-do-be vs. be-do-have comparison all over again. Politicians seeking to establish their "legacy" for the sake of having one focus on having the legacy, then doing what they think will build one, and assume this will make them into someone who is worthy of a hero's legacy. A true hero is a hero whether or not he/she is remembered for it. Being a true hero by standing for principle leads them to do the things worthy of a legacy, and since dollars (or a legacy) follows value, they end up with a legacy, even if it's only with those who know them well. Excellent article Matt. It’s the whole, have-do-be vs. be-do-have comparison all over again. Politicians seeking to establish their “legacy” for the sake of having one focus on having the legacy, then doing what they think will build one, and assume this will make them into someone who is worthy of a hero’s legacy.

A true hero is a hero whether or not he/she is remembered for it. Being a true hero by standing for principle leads them to do the things worthy of a legacy, and since dollars (or a legacy) follows value, they end up with a legacy, even if it’s only with those who know them well.

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