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Originally posted by @suzianneCould you be more selfish if you tried? We have an infinite number of programs for the disadvantaged. I certainly have a right to question the government when it takes my hard earned money and gives it to others. You can disagree with priorities but it's time that people take care of themselves and not simply decide that those who achieve should contribute more and more and more and more. It's laughable that you think I should changes my views simply because you wish for the government to help YOU more.
I personally find it tiresome that people only care about themselves and their 401(k) and can't really be bothered to care about people (yes, they [b]are people, unlike corporations) on welfare, or SS, or disability, or living on the streets. I also find tiresome, in the extreme, people like you and whodey who cynically claim that programs that actual ...[text shortened]... similar excuse to not give to charities because you think these people should just "get a job".[/b]
Originally posted by @quackquackThose in power have the power of the purse. At that point they don't want any limit on their spending.
Because parties in power to increase their influence.
Here is Obama saying that massive deficit spending is unpatriotic when Bush was in office.
http://www.whitehousedossier.com/2012/01/13/obama-called-smaller-bush-debt-rise-unpatriotic/
Then he gets in there and does the exact same things.
Originally posted by @whodeyPart of the problem is that people is that everyone believes that money is best spent in the manner they wish to spend it. Obama believed that his programs were worth going into deficit for but someone else's program isn't. Trump believes the same about his programs.
Those in power have the power of the purse. At that point they don't want any limit on their spending.
Here is Obama saying that massive deficit spending is unpatriotic when Bush was in office.
http://www.whitehousedossier.com/2012/01/13/obama-called-smaller-bush-debt-rise-unpatriotic/
Then he gets in there and does the exact same things.
I personally believe we would all be better off if we had smaller government, even if it meant less services, so that we could have more money and then everyone could spend their money on the things they want.
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Originally posted by @quackquackSmaller government?
Part of the problem is that people is that everyone believes that money is best spent in the manner they wish to spend it. Obama believed that his programs were worth going into deficit for but someone else's program isn't. Trump believes the same about his programs.
I personally believe we would all be better off if we had smaller government, even i ...[text shortened]... that we could have more money and then everyone could spend their money on the things they want.
Oh dear, an anarchist.
Oh the inhumanity 😛
Originally posted by @quackquackSelfish?
Could you be more selfish if you tried? We have an infinite number of programs for the disadvantaged. I certainly have a right to question the government when it takes my hard earned money and gives it to others. You can disagree with priorities but it's time that people take care of themselves and not simply decide that those who achieve should contr ...[text shortened]... you think I should changes my views simply because you wish for the government to help YOU more.
I think you missed that train by a long shot.
Originally posted by @quackquackWho's selfish now?
Part of the problem is that people is that everyone believes that money is best spent in the manner they wish to spend it. Obama believed that his programs were worth going into deficit for but someone else's program isn't. Trump believes the same about his programs.
I personally believe we would all be better off if we had smaller government, even i ...[text shortened]... that we could have more money and then everyone could spend their money on the things they want.
In this post, you JUST said that you wish there were fewer people getting the help they need just so you can have more money. This is entirely selfish.
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Originally posted by @suzianneto want to keep that which you have earned is not selfish. Of course a stupid liberal thinks you should give part of your earnings to help support the lazy b***tards that wont work.
Who's selfish now?
In this post, you JUST said that you wish there were fewer people getting the help they need just so you can have more money. This is entirely selfish.
Originally posted by @mott-the-hoopleSaying they won't work is a conservative talking point, and it is simply not true.
to want to keep that which you have earned is not selfish. Of course a stupid liberal thinks you should give part of your earnings to help support the lazy b***tards that wont work.
Do you think homeless vets are "lazy bastards that won't work"? I think they would join me in saying, "F you, and the high horse you rode in on."
Originally posted by @mott-the-hoopleFirstly you don't get paid half of what you have earned.
to want to keep that which you have earned is not selfish. Of course a stupid liberal thinks you should give part of your earnings to help support the lazy b***tards that wont work.
Secondly not contributing to those less fortunate than you is selfish.
Thirdly if you think unemployment is caused by laziness you are a dick.
Originally posted by @mott-the-hoopleLandlords don’t earn their income and insane people aren’t lazy
to want to keep that which you have earned is not selfish. Of course a stupid liberal thinks you should give part of your earnings to help support the lazy b***tards that wont work.