Government entitlements and such.

[cjett]

I asked my wife where it would all lead when the Gov. paid family members killed during 911. I thought why in the world should the Gov. pay because others died, even though tragic.

[ga-hvac-tech]

I asked my wife where it would all lead when the Gov. paid family members killed during 911. I thought why in the world should the Gov. pay because others died, even though tragic.

Yeah... anyone ever wonder why the govt paid each family of someone who died in 911... something between a couple hundred $Thousand and $Millions? Now that is a couple of hundred $Thousand or more to EACH of almost 3000 families. Yet a member of the armed forces who is killed defending his/her country does not even get enough to pay for a funeral.

IMO we need to answer those two questions... before we should trust the govt again.

[joey791]

IMO we need to answer those two questions... before we should trust the govt again.

I disagree there is alot that has to be done/changed to even think about starting to give the government the benefit of the doubt.

[ga-hvac-tech]

I disagree there is alot that has to be done/changed to even think about starting to give the government the benefit of the doubt.

IMO you and I are saying the same thing...

NEVER trust a polecat (politician)... regardless of party, platform, affiliation, background, etc. They did not get where they were/are being honest.

BTW: the term polecat is one my grandfather used. The idea is; a politician is someone who cares only what the polls say... they have NO morals or beliefs... beyond what will advance their career. As such... they are cats (cats are not loyal like dogs) who hang out at the polls (measure of opinion today... not particularly what is right or wrong).

Now imagine what life would be like if the counter guys at the local supply house, or your outside rep for your brand of equipment, had literally NO morals... and was totally driven by $$$ (as if this is anything new). Yeah, now give that person the power to make laws you have to follow... while they are exempt. Now you know what a polecat is.

[cjett]

IMO you and I are saying the same thing...

NEVER trust a polecat (politician)... regardless of party, platform, affiliation, background, etc. They did not get where they were/are being honest.

BTW: the term polecat is one my grandfather used. The idea is; a politician is someone who cares only what the polls say... they have NO morals or beliefs... beyond what will advance their career. As such... they are cats (cats are not loyal like dogs) who hang out at the polls (measure of opinion today... not particularly what is right or wrong).

Now imagine what life would be like if the counter guys at the local supply house, or your outside rep for your brand of equipment, had literally NO morals... and was totally driven by $$$ (as if this is anything new). Yeah, now give that person the power to make laws you have to follow... while they are exempt. Now you know what a polecat is.

Well said GA-HVAC-Tech.

[ronbo57]

A long time ago, in an America far far away, a politician stepped up and said, "I'm from the government, and I am here to help". What he was really saying is, can I buy your vote. I'll fix you flooded home, I'll pay you not to farm your land. You can't do this alone, you need the US Government to take care of you. Thanks but no thanks, said the American, my Church and friends will help us, but thanks just the same. Oh no, we can't allow that, says the politician, there are rules and regulations that forbid that kind of ridiculousness....... It never was, and never should be the governments role to replace deeds of a Christian nation and common sense. The responsibility of government is life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Government protects your life and liberties unless your liberties degrade our nation. If the government steps beyond these rights, it should only be for one thing, and one thing only. To supply everyone who wants it, those blocks of delicious cheddar cheese, That stuff is so good.

[whec720]

Reminds me of the five surgeons...........

Five surgeons from big cities are discussing who makes the Best
patients to operate on.
The first surgeon, from New York , says, 'I like to see accountants
on my operating table because when you open them up, everything
inside is numbered.'

The second, from Chicago , responds, 'Yeah, but you should try
electricians! Everything inside them is color coded.'

The third surgeon, from Dallas , says, 'No, I really think librarians
are the best, everything inside them is in alphabetical order.'

The fourth surgeon, from Los Angeles chimes in: 'You know, I like
construction workers...Those guys always understand when you have
a few parts left over.'

But the fifth surgeon, from Washington , DC shut them all up when
he observed: 'You're all wrong. Politicians are the easiest to operate on.
There's no guts, no heart, no balls, no brains, and no spine..
Plus, the head and the arse are interchangeable.'

[valdelocc]

Our taxes help big corporations to move from A to B,regardless the $4 a gallon of gas our tax dollars still fund big oil companies, we send millions to Israel,Pakistan, Afghanistan, Mexico,Colombia etc. whats wrong with helping our own people?