Southern_Man 0 #26 June 4, 2012 QuoteQuotewe need to go after entitlements, This word is used quite commonly in this topic. Pardon my foreign ignorance, but what does that catch-all actually define/describe? Thanks John Well, in the context I used it (going after the large parts of the budget) it really has to refer primarily to Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Those are the big budget drivers among entitlements. In addition to corporate welfare and military spending they largely drive the budget (and interest on the debt is quickly becoming another line item eating up a lot of money, too)."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #27 June 4, 2012 QuoteQuotewe need to go after entitlements, This word is used quite commonly in this topic. Pardon my foreign ignorance, but what does that catch-all actually define/describe? Thanks John Good question. I will not vouch for a good answer. In the Army, we use the term 'entitlement' to refer to something you earn. That is almost exclusively pay and reimbursements. The other stuff, like medical care, gyms, etc. is referred to as 'benefits'. In the United States, the trend has been to declare most things a 'right' or 'entitlement'. Clearly, the same kind of thought process does not apply. It generally means anything that you might qualify for under the law. On a related note: I get irritated when I hear people talk about 'rights' such as a 'right to healthcare'. They use this mythical 'right' as justification for passing legislation that creates the legal right. I can not find this 'right' delineated in theological works (bible) or the Constitution. Therefore, I cannot define it as a 'right'.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #28 June 4, 2012 That one has me stumped Too. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #29 June 5, 2012 QuoteQuoteSomething I don't understand is, we pour billions of dollars into 'loans' to other countries that don't get paid-back and we're in an economic mess here in this country. I think it's time we 'break their plates' and start seeing to our country. Our wasteful spending in so many areas is keeping us in the red. It's time this country gets back to work and get serious. Chuck Loans and foreign aid are a pittance of the budget. Of course we could cut that but to get serious about our wasteful spending we need to go after entitlements, corporate welfare, and military spending. That's where the money is. Like this military spending...http://home.myhughesnet.com/news/read.php?ps=1010&rip_id=%3CD9V65MP01%40news.ap.org%3E&news_id=18958262&src=most_popular_viewed Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #30 June 13, 2012 This is what is coming across our border... http://home.myhughesnet.com/news/read.php?rip_id=%3CD9VBS4B81%40news.ap.org%3E&ps=1018 Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
