airdvr 210 #1 February 11, 2009 I have to wonder if Obama knew these folks were going to ask these questions. From last night's townhall... " I have an urgent need, unemployment and homelessness, a very small vehicle for my family and place to live in, we it need urgent, and housing authority have two years waiting on this thing and we need something more than a vehicle and parks to go to. We need our own kitchen and our own bathroom. Please help." "Usually what happens is when you apply for governmental assistance, they say, well, you make too much money. How -- if you go from making $3,000 a year, a month, to $1,100 a month, how are you able to take care of your families, why can't we have that be automatic, that goes along with your unemployment tenure that you can get government assistance, that's an automatic for you." "Mr. President, I'm currently a student at Edison State College in my second semester. And, okay, I've been at the same job, which is McDonald's, for four-and-a-half years because of the fact that I can't find another job. Now, with the fact that I've been there for as long as I've been there, do you have any plan or any idea of making one that has been there for a long time receive any better benefits than what they've already received?" I think these people really believe the government should get them a new car, a kitchen, a bathroom, unemployment benefits that equal what they were making, and better benefits Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piahenzi 0 #2 February 11, 2009 I believe you are right....very sad, when you really think about it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 February 11, 2009 If you believe that the government has the ability to royally screw people over, then it logically follows they have the power to help as well.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingOsh 0 #4 February 11, 2009 QuoteIf you believe that the government has the ability to royally screw people over, then it logically follows they have the power to help as well. If you believe a hammer has the ability to break your finger, then it logically follows that it has the power to heal you. ??? -------------------------------------------------- Stay positive and love your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 February 11, 2009 QuoteIf you believe a hammer has the ability to break your finger, then it logically follows that it has the power to heal you. ??? If guns don't kill people; people do, then the hand that holds the hammer can also hold medical devices.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingOsh 0 #6 February 11, 2009 QuoteQuoteIf you believe a hammer has the ability to break your finger, then it logically follows that it has the power to heal you. ??? If guns don't kill people; people do, then the hand that holds the hammer can also hold medical devices. The single hands behind government could help you on the side of the street. The government, as an entity, is like the hammer or gun. Just because it can hurt doesn't logically mean it can help. These people who think working at McDonald's is the government's problem will live a long, sad life wondering when their next stimulus check is coming. If that girl couldn't find a better job than Micky D's 4 years ago then good fuckin luck finding one now. -------------------------------------------------- Stay positive and love your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #7 February 11, 2009 guess they forgot this....... Quoteask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #8 February 11, 2009 QuoteIf you believe that the government has the ability to royally screw people over, then it logically follows they have the power to help as well. What has that got to do with people living their lives expecting the government to do everything for them?HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #9 February 11, 2009 Those fucking idiots probably think it's the government's job to take care of them. And some other fucking idiots would agree. Fucktards. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #10 February 11, 2009 Quote Those fucking idiots probably think it's the government's job to take care of them. And some other fucking idiots would agree. Fucktards. Remember the ABC interview of a lady at an Obama rally? The one where she stated that if Obama was elected she would not have to worry about making her house payment or buying goceries? Yep, this bill is redistribution of a working mans money to those payed to vote for the likes of Obama and his Democratic cronies. Why does everyone think this bill does not pay out most of the money untill 2 to 4 years from now?"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #11 February 11, 2009 I don't think it's necessarily an Obama phenomenon. It's been ramping up for decades since the New Deal.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #12 February 11, 2009 QuoteI don't think it's necessarily an Obama phenomenon. It's been ramping up for decades since the New Deal. Agreed this is just the most in your face shot at moving left all that much faster......"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #13 February 11, 2009 I was going to say something about how if McCain had won, people were going to be happy because he would solve their expensive gasoline problem. People want Daddy to take care of them. While Daddy government does have some responsibility for public security, we're in charge of taking care of ourselves. Gasoline, house notes, and all. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #14 February 11, 2009 QuoteIf you believe that the government has the ability to royally screw people over, then it logically follows they have the power to help as well. True. That serial killer may just end up taking out a physician who might have committed malpractice and left a 2 year old a vegetable. Of the other 30 he killed, each of them may have ultimately become child molesters, drunk drivers, or other serial killers. Thus, he has actually done a public service and should be applauded for the good he did. None of those dead assholes will be a drain on Medicare. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #15 February 11, 2009 Quote Remember the ABC interview of a lady at an Obama rally? The one where she stated that if Obama was elected she would not have to worry about making her house payment or buying gRoceries? Is that really the card you want to play? OK. Remember the lady at the McCain rally who said she didn't trust "Obamer" onna-counta he wuz an Ay-rab an' a moozlim? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 426 #16 February 11, 2009 This thread diserved the same response I've made on several others on the issue of the new President. Those who voted for Mr. Obama are learning what hey voted for. He promised the world and his voters want what they thought was coming. Oops.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #17 February 11, 2009 QuoteQuote Remember the ABC interview of a lady at an Obama rally? The one where she stated that if Obama was elected she would not have to worry about making her house payment or buying gRoceries? Is that really the card you want to play? OK. Remember the lady at the McCain rally who said she didn't trust "Obamer" onna-counta he wuz an Ay-rab an' a moozlim? *rolls eyes* Care to explain HOW your comment is applicable to the thread? Or was it just an opportunity to get your little 'illiterate redneck' - style jab in?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #18 February 11, 2009 QuoteIf you believe that the government has the ability to royally screw people over, then it logically follows they have the power to help as well. Key word being 'power'. Every day we give over a little bit more to Uncle Sam.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWL71 0 #19 February 11, 2009 This "entitlement" generation baffles me. People actually believe it is government's job to take care of them. I dare say the majority of people feel that way. Whatever happened to personal responsibility?The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #20 February 11, 2009 Nail. Head.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt.Slog 0 #21 February 11, 2009 The Bush/Paulson plan seems to be taking care of Wall Street executives: uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN1135227020090211 But I guess that doesn't bother you righties as much as helping an unemployed person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #22 February 11, 2009 Quote It seems to be taking care of Wall Street executives: uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN1135227020090211 But I guess that doesn't bother you righties as much as helping an unemployed person. Tell me again who the majority party in Congress is, if you don't mind?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt.Slog 0 #23 February 11, 2009 QuoteQuote It seems to be taking care of Wall Street executives: uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN1135227020090211 But I guess that doesn't bother you righties as much as helping an unemployed person. Tell me again who the majority party in Congress is, if you don't mind? What does that have to do with the Paulson/Bush plan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #24 February 11, 2009 Quote This "entitlement" generation baffles me. People actually believe it is government's job to take care of them. I dare say the majority of people feel that way. Whatever happened to personal responsibility? Simplistic sound-bytes aside, you act like the history of the world began during your lifetime. Governments, including the US government, have always taken care of an "entitlement class". The battle is, and has always been, over which class. We are in the State of Nature, and the competition is over the scarce resources. Always has been. Always will be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 February 11, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuote It seems to be taking care of Wall Street executives: uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN1135227020090211 But I guess that doesn't bother you righties as much as helping an unemployed person. Tell me again who the majority party in Congress is, if you don't mind? What does that have to do with the Paulson/Bush plan? (eyes wide) Wow, and here I thought that Congress had to make bills - silly me!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
