I was a bit concerned when I first read the IBD editorial but after a moments thought I realized it was just a Chicken Little threat.

It may well be true that Mr. Obama is a left wing radical but to implement any such programs he would need a consensus within both houses of congress.

With a multi-front war in progress, deficits that continue to rise and a recession in the wings, there is no free cash flow for welfare like benefits. If anything, the Government might create infrastructure jobs, as was done in the 1930s.

Actually, the only welfare programs currently in place are those for the Fat Cats on Wall Street as evidenced by Bear Sterns, JP Morgan, Citi, Fannie and Freddie as well as a multitude of other staunch Right Wing Capitalists.