"freedom FROM big government."
hows that going? The government has grown larger than ever in the last 8 years.
"conservative point of view"
The name is a contradiction. Something you will find often when talking to a republican.
Conservative = radical with no moral limits.
We the people = the 5% FINANCIALLY wealthiest
defending the people = defending corporations and the 5% above
No new taxes = tax cuts for those above at the expense of the rest.
We don't torture = we do it AND we enjoy it.
the disgusting list goes on.
"Senator McCain is in fact a Democrat"
are we delusional or trying to talk others into something?
"We have been on a course-slowly-toward Socialism"
Yes, and it was good. It is certainly better than FASCISM. You know what this don't you.
That is when government is in defense of business. When society is set around business. NOT ACCEPTABLE. and our society has definately been pushed in that direction.
"True conservatives don't care what people do,as long as it does not hurt someone else."
another contradiction. How Does the NRA fit into this? What with the rise in gun violence and school shooting. Virginia HELLO.
"I make no apology for working hard to provide my family(and myself)with nice things"
??? did anyone ask you to?
"I make no apology for resenting the fact that all the taxes I pay "
You should. A true PATRIOT pays their FAIR share for the maintenance and betterment of our society.
"the taxes I pay exceed 50% of my income,and a lot of that money is given to those who choose not to produce."
lol, Why am I doubting that you carry such a HEAVY burden.
and I am sure that most of that money you do pay goes right into the pockets of street bums and layabouts, not the BILLIONS of dollars that have been wasted in Iraq. NO.
"All any of us is"entitled"to is the opportunity to succeed"
people are ENTITLED to a lot more than that. Clean Air, Clean Water, good education, healthy relationship with family, etc. Life isn't just about career and making money.
"My government-which is supposed to protect me-is in fact robbing me."
I this one you might be right. Why then do republicans vote to not fund our governmental services like police and fire. Try and break the Unions for the Firefighters who have backed Barack? Your republican, why have republicans FAILED to protect our shipping ports? Why did our republican run government let the 9/11 event happen when they knew ahead of time that this event was planned. ITs documented.
Why, Mr. Hides in obscurity behind a blank profile. (anti-social)
"The problem is that SS is such a terrible investment."
really. It has served well ALL these years. It is still working that is why our blow-monkey pres and the other lame republicans tried to push for privatization in 2004 he got his ass handed to him.
"I could only wish I had my money even in a CD at 4% I would be miles ahead"
Let me explain what SS is since you were probably 'too busy making a living' or playing golf somewhere instead of getting a basic education.
Social Security is a Safety net for ALL people. If you don't need it than great, take that as a form of success FINANCIALLY anyway.
However there are millions of people who, for whatever reason, are not protected financially. And suffer from lack of bare minimum. These are people who need help and may well need help financially for the rest of their lives.
Maybe they are Military Veterans, Disabled, People who have been cheated out of their pensions because greedy corporate moves, or job elimations due to moving factories over seas(more greed), or technilogical changes in the work place or increases in efficiency in manufacturing. There are lots of reasons. We know that bush administration have skewed the unemployment numbers as well and in fact the unemployment at least twice what they claim. (surprise) and it is only going to get worse with this recession/depression.
"I have terminated two friendships lately over it"
Nobody wants to hear about your delusional sense of Moral Superiority. Money doesn't make you a better person. This is a clear act of judging someone based on money. sick.
"the list of freedoms we (there is that WE again, 5%?)want to enjoy-the freedom from excessive taxation and regulation"
Well if your are making over $1,000,000, you've got it. for now. You don't deserve it.
Don't bother with a phoney facade of niceity
"If he came to my door he would be treated respectfully and given any comfort my home"
and
"Interesting and well written reply"
and
"I say respectfully that"
no sale.
You claim you are age 50. Which means that in 1980 or so you were just at the ripe turning point of the reagan spurred corruption that was the 1980s. I remember as a teenager watching those 10 years older and up BASKing in the unbridled greed that was being encouraged at the time. Much as we have had in the last 8 years.
Society as a whole is distracted, be it with sex or encouraging greed, stupid cars, whatever, while the fox robs the henhouse (government).
It was only a matter of time that those that got a taste back then would want more. Only this time the end results are even worse than in 1989 or so.
People like you make me sick. I should think that people like you would be afraid for your lives. No wonder republicans support the NRA. It is only a matter of time that the general public will tolerate the abuse and inconsideration. And there is a whole hell of a lot more of 'the general public' than there are of your type.
If you actually are one in the minority FINANCIALLY 5% or so. You owe our society and don't forget it!
You may be FINANCIALLY wealthy, but in all the other areas of life, specifically of moral dignity, you are highly impoverished. But don't worry, I'm sure you can find someone to victimize, a disabled veteran to boot out of his hospital bed, someone to belittle so you can pump your ego and make your self feel better instead of actually doing something positive.
