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Government shouldn't 'take care' of citizens

Updated: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:46 AM PDT
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I read the letter from Arne Aasen and I just about laughed myself to tears. Why is it that Democrats feel that all citizens need to be taken care of by the government as if we are their children?

I don't want to be told what to do or think or act. I am all grown up and can fend for my family all by myself, and have done so for many years.

If you want the government to take care of you, go to a socialist country and be happy. You cannot legislate honesty, religion, work ethics or morality. These come from a family atmosphere and should stay that way. If you are injured, sick, lame or, as some feel, lazy, socialism is your ticket.

As far as guns go, if someone is mad at you or if they want something you have, they will grab anything available at the time to use as a weapon. Guns are tools, as are hammers, steak knives, baseball bats, etc. I have owned guns all my life and have never even been tempted to use one on anyone. I sleep soundly at night knowing that if someone comes into my home to harm me or my family or steal something, I can defend myself and family from such things. Do not make guns the bad guy; bad guys use anything they can get their hands on to force their will on others.

If Democrats had their way, we would all be running around with clubs and spears just to feed ourselves, and the government would provide the weapons.

Ed Parks
Lodi

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lodisafeway wrote on Aug 15, 2008 8:11 AM:

" The reason it (and other relevant stories) is not front-page news is because the Lodi News-Sentinel is not really a "news"paper - based upon the quality of what is printed it is merely a subscription Penny Saver. "

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T&C wrote on Aug 14, 2008 6:10 PM:

" Why is this front page news in the Stockton Record and not even in the rich and marty enquirer? "

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T&C wrote on Aug 14, 2008 6:09 PM:

" You'd rather our money is spent like this caring for those wealthy and well connected?

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080810/A_NEWS/808100319/-1/A_COMM05 "

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Zinfandel wrote on Aug 13, 2008 4:52 PM:

" Lodain, better yet! "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 13, 2008 3:54 PM:

" Minnie Mouse for PRESIDENT!

Now she looks presidential! :-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnie_Mouse "

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Zinfandel wrote on Aug 13, 2008 1:06 PM:

" can't seem to type today . .. sorry for the typo's. "

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Zinfandel wrote on Aug 13, 2008 1:05 PM:

" T&C wrote on Aug 13, 2008 11:41 AM:

" Zin, you'll probably be able to vote for Bob Barr or Ralph Nader. You can always write in Ron Paul or even Mickey Mouse if your heart so desires. "

T&C, Nope, none of the above. However, Mickey Mouse is sounding better and better every day. Presient Mickey Mouse, yet, it does have a nice ring to it...don't ya think T&C? "

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Zinfandel wrote on Aug 13, 2008 1:03 PM:

" Robb wrote on Aug 13, 2008 10:46 AM:

" Zin: we have far more than a 2 party system now, the problem is that the other parties candidates suck even more than the dems or republicans

Robb, I agree with you...All of the candidates suck! I will be voting, just not for any one for president. There are many other issues on the ballot that need to be voted on. "

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T&C wrote on Aug 13, 2008 11:41 AM:

" Zin, you'll probably be able to vote for Bob Barr or Ralph Nader. You can always write in Ron Paul or even Mickey Mouse if your heart so desires. "

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Robb wrote on Aug 13, 2008 10:46 AM:

" Zin: we have far more than a 2 party system now, the problem is that the other parties candidates suck even more than the dems or republicans... "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 13, 2008 9:59 AM:

" Zin: Awesome! Everyone should vote. "

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Zinfandel wrote on Aug 13, 2008 6:47 AM:

" Lodian, I never said I would not vote. What I said was I would not be voting for either of the presidential candidates. "

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voter wrote on Aug 13, 2008 6:41 AM:

" Bry, Just so I can clarify your position and understand where you are coming from, what percentage of public assistance cases are due to laziness? What exactly are you claiming as the scope of the problem? what is your understanding of current welfare regulations and limits on service? Where are you getting your information if you don't trust the government? "

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Bry wrote on Aug 13, 2008 2:06 AM:

" Voter - The rant seems to be coming from you. My post is simply a statement. Firstly, public assistance is fine for the elderly and handicapped. However, giving freebies, affirmative action and welfare to the lazy, the selfminded, those with an attitude of entitlement and those here in the U.S. illegaly is an abomination and it will only escalate with an ObamaNation. And yes, I find both the Republican and Democratic parties corrupt and traitorous. Of course Democrats celebrate all that is foul and immoral while Republican corruption hides behind conservative platforms eventhough they are all about self. They are all incompetant elitests who will do anything to stay in power. The fact that government is increasing in size so dramatically indicates we are quickly moving toward a facist socialist nation. They are doing nothing to secure our borders and protect our national sovereignty. There are over 70 major sanctuary cities in the U.S. Our local, state, and federal governments are doing nothing to enforce our immigration laws. The NAU between Mexico, Canada and the U.S. is becoming a reality. "

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T&c wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:27 PM:

" Lodian, there wouldn't be enough cells to hold those corrupt politicians. Even Lodi's jail is too small to hold more than ten! "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:55 PM:

" grumpygranpa: Not a bad post @ 7:39 PM. I'd go for a politician sweep and head them off to jail. LOL "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 PM:

" Ivan Dixon: Great question @ 6:31 PM. That's probably too personal a question for Zin though. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:50 PM:

" Zin: Wow! Passive aggressive much? Geez, I never thought that asking an American if they would be voting is too personal a question. You must really go off on the volunteers when they ask if you are a registered voter.

Again, your post is meaningless with no questions answered and no back up for comments made. You seem to spend a lot of time posting dribble.

Grown ups talk about voting here in America, so if voting is offensive to you then you know what you can do.

No one cares about your personal life. This is a message board where people converse and debate... ya know, we talk. If you can't take the heat... "

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grumpygranpa wrote on Aug 12, 2008 7:39 PM:

" I have read all the comment's and so far only a few of you folks get it. Dogs4you mostly gets it. I am not against helping poor people I am against helping people that don't need it. I personally donate quite a bit every year to several charities and care very much for my fellow man. As far as trying to say that one candidate or the other is better makes no sense since they are both politicians and say what ever is neccesry to get elected and then do as they please to help those that donated to their campaigns. If anyone thinks there is much of a difference between candidates should have their head examined. We should fire half of the politicians and put the other half in prison where they belong. "

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voter wrote on Aug 12, 2008 7:12 PM:

" Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 AM:
" Voter - Are you aware that the US government has increased in size by 60 percent over the past seven years and American tax dollars are paying for this incompetant corrupt government. Now, you obviously believe their skewed numbers which suits their own purpose. It makes sense that so many will be voting for an Obama Nation of desolation! "

Not sure of your point. You seem to hate incompetent, corrupt Republican government. You seem to hate Obama. You do not believe any government statistics. So on what facts are you basing your belief about the people who receive public assistance and the other "outrages" in your rant? "

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voter wrote on Aug 12, 2008 6:58 PM:

" Zin,
I am not sure why you would consider whether or not you planned to vote as a personal question. Isn't it the duty of all citizens to vote? "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 12, 2008 6:32 PM:

" What fantasy platform do you endorse, Mr Zinfandel? If you could have it all, what would you have? "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 12, 2008 6:31 PM:

" I always wonder what people like Zinfandel's third party savior would actually look like. Its easy to tear down real people when you are comparing them to some sort of imaginary super candidate. "

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Zinfandel wrote on Aug 12, 2008 4:54 PM:

" Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 4:23 PM:

" Zin: Will you be voting? "

Lodian, you are asking a personal question. . .which I choose not to answer. Do you have a problem with that? I'm sure you will find something to moan and complain about my answer...good luck and have all the fun you want. You really need to get a life! And as you told me in another blog . . . "grow up"!!! Oh, and have a nice day! :) "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 4:23 PM:

" Zin: Will you be voting? "

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Zinfandel wrote on Aug 12, 2008 4:03 PM:

" Neither Obama nor McCain are worthy of being president. We need a third party...our two party system sucks! "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 11:12 AM:

" Come on, Bry, what's so great about more of the same with a McCain Drain? How will the drain of McCain be good for this country? "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 11:10 AM:

" Bry wrote "Lodian - Anyone who votes for this Obama Nation of desolation or should I say "Abomination of Desolation" is either completely naive, completely ignornant or absolutely selfminded."

Bry: Yes, you called me, and anyone else choosing to vote for Obama, "...completely naive, completely ignornant or absolutely selfminded."

Have you forgotten already? It was only a few posts ago. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 11:08 AM:

" I'll take an Obama Nation over a McCain Drain any day. I do hope McCain makes it to Election Day though as he's not looking very well. McCain is not a man that can lead this nation. He will be more of the same and that will completely drain this country. Most look to be done with this kind of mindset, even lifelong Republican's cannot see supporting McCain. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 11:04 AM:

" Bry: Hope that helps. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 11:03 AM:

" change; to give a different position, course, or direction to "

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sam wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:56 AM:

" and I DO LOVE my guns and my religion. I keep them very close to my heart. "

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sam wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:54 AM:

" Bry, you said "Anyone who votes for this Obama Nation of desolation or should I say "Abomination of Desolation" is either completely naive, completely ignornant or absolutely selfminded."

Me, guilty conscience? heck no !
Me, low self esteem? hahahahahaha

I will make my choice. Thank you. "

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Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:31 AM:

" Sam - No one called you nor Lodian ignorant or selfminded. Do you have a guilty conscience or just low self esteem? Hmmm! You could be naive or you could just be clinging to your guns and religion! Well, you make the choice. "

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sam wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:23 AM:

" Lodian, isn't it funny that If we want to vote for Obama we called all these ridiculous names.

I have been questioning people non stop for the past 6 months. The majority of Republicans I know voting for Obama have college and graduate degrees. They hardly fall into the "ignorant" and "self-minded" category.

Just consider the source when the name calling starts. That is all they have... lies and name calling. "

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Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:18 AM:

" Lodian - So you want "change" but you nor Obama are defining what that so called "change" is. You just want change! Well, you will get your so called "change" with an ObamaNation. It is called "pocket change". That is about all you and all Americans will have left as America continues to transition into a facist socialist nation. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:03 AM:

" Naive = no
Completely ignornant = no
Absolutely selfminded = no

But thanks for asking. LOL "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 AM:

" Let McCain go off and enjoy the sounds of all the Harley's in his retirement and try and convince his wife to enter their beauty contest. I don't want anything to do with the man. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:57 AM:

" Bry: It sounds like you will vote for McCain because you are scared of change. We've all had enough years of the same ol' garbage. McCain is just more Bush. No thanks. "

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Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 AM:

" Lodian - Anyone who votes for this Obama Nation of desolation or should I say "Abomination of Desolation" is either completely naive, completely ignornant or absolutely selfminded. The only reason most people would vote for McCain is because they realize that Obama will destroy America quicker than McCain. Lodian, your wanted 'Change' will come with an ObamaNation. It is called socialism and facism with no American borders. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 AM:

" I want change and McCain can't deliver. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 AM:

" Bry wrote "...but at least he fought for your freedoms"

This is not something I will consider when choosing my next president. There are too many issues. McCain's service should not be the reason we elect him to the highest office in the land. "

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Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:35 AM:

" Lodian - A McCain Nation of Stagnation isn't much better than an Obama Nation of desolation but at least he fought for your freedoms. However, they are both selfminded flip floppers who will destroy America. "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:25 AM:

" Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 AM:

" Voter - Are you aware that the US government has increased in size by 60 percent over the past seven years and American tax dollars are paying for this incompetant corrupt government.

Bry, you hit that old nail right on the head. Over the last 7 years George W. Bush (the greatest President this nation has ever known) has increased government spending on an unprecedented scale with much of the money going to reward our corporate heroes at Halliburton and the Oil Companies.

Corporate welfare has made our country what it is today.

Now Obama wants to come in here and change all that?

That's why I say loud and proud

FOUR MORE YEARS!!!
FOUR MORE YEARS!!!
FOUR MORE YEARS!!!

And, if we can't have four more years, I'll even settle for that liberal wimpo McCain. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 AM:

" Bry wrote "It makes sense that so many will be voting for an Obama Nation of desolation!"

Bry: Are you looking for a McCain drain? "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:21 AM:

" Bry wrote "This article is not about slavery. However, those constantly whining about slavery in America know nothing about it. They just keep crying slavery and playing the victim to obtain more entitlements and government freebies."

Bry: I agree with Jeff. There are many, not looking for "entitlements and government freebies", that feel the same way. "

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Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 AM:

" Voter - Are you aware that the US government has increased in size by 60 percent over the past seven years and American tax dollars are paying for this incompetant corrupt government. Now, you obviously believe their skewed numbers which suits their own purpose. It makes sense that so many will be voting for an Obama Nation of desolation! "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 AM:

" jeff wrote on Aug 12, 2008 8:46 AM:

" Bry, don't forget slavery in your "America was founded on" list. "


Jeff: INDEED! "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:17 AM:

" Ivan Dixon: No, Brian has been over at 'On The Beach' getting a final lap-dance before they close it down. LOL "

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Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 AM:

" Jeff - This article is not about slavery. However, those constantly whining about slavery in America know nothing about it. They just keep crying slavery and playing the victim to obtain more entitlements and government freebies. "

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jeff wrote on Aug 12, 2008 8:46 AM:

" Bry, don't forget slavery in your "America was founded on" list. "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 12, 2008 6:54 AM:

" I see that the Good Dockter is a defender of Socialism. Perhaps he has been feeding at the trough as well. "

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voter wrote on Aug 12, 2008 6:45 AM:

" Bry, are you aware that since welfare reform in the 90's, the number of people on welfare is down some 50% nationwide? "

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Bry wrote on Aug 12, 2008 2:08 AM:

" When you read, "Promote the general welfare", this means to promote the general welfare of American citizens. It does not mean to promote the Department of Welfare and provide for all including illegal alien invaders. America was founded on hard work, personal accountability and strong Judeo Christian morals and values. Due to the decline and near collapse of morality, accountability and a escalting mindset of entitlement, America is turning into an immoral selfminded socialist country. However, most people today don't realize that in the long run they will be worse off than ever before as there will be no middle class. Few will be ultra rich and the overwhelming majority will be poverty stricken without liberties, freedoms and luxuries of life. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 11, 2008 10:20 PM:

" Ah, another brilliant and classy comment from Brian. Where does he come up with this stuff? "

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Brian wrote on Aug 11, 2008 9:59 PM:

" Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 11, 2008 2:28 PM:

" What really gets me is the way the His Serene Supreme Exalted Great Messianic Anointed Holiness the Obamination wants to give health care to poor kids.

If these poor kids wanted health care they should have chosen richer parents. Why should we have to pay for their organ transplants or cancer surgeries just because they were too lazy to choose parents with health insurance?

Damn socialists! "

Ivan Dix In, How long have you had your head up your a$$? "

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Jess wrote on Aug 11, 2008 7:51 PM:

" Voter, I agree.

Ivan, you are on a roll. Just let it go. "

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voter wrote on Aug 11, 2008 6:29 PM:

" Keep it coming, Ivan. LOL "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 11, 2008 6:21 PM:

" Why do vets need benefits?

Anyone can get rich in Iraq, just look at Halliburton. "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 11, 2008 6:19 PM:

" Ed, I was right there with you until you started talking about abolishing welfare.

I sure hope you weren't including corporate welfare in that hit list of yours because those hardworking executives at Halliburton and Exon absolutely need every penny that they get. If it wasn't for the billions and billions of dollars of government give aways that George W. Bush (the GREATEST President this nation has ever known) has given those folks, their yachts would be sinking in the harbors.

You can starve as many poor kids as you like but don't you dare take the government give aways from our brave corporate warriors. "

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voter wrote on Aug 11, 2008 6:17 PM:

" Mr. Ed, Gio, are you two suggesting that the government has no obligation to any of its citizens? Should disabled vets, the mentally ill, frail elderly, the handicapped, etc. all be reduced to begging charities for food/shelter/medication? Which charities would you suggest for each of these groups? Where would these unfortunate people live? Maybe the street?

What a big heart, Mr. Ed. "

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dogs4you wrote on Aug 11, 2008 6:15 PM:

" Thats some heavy talk Grumpygranpa, how ever I agree with most of it. There was a song "In the Getto" sung by Elvis many years ago, the words are as true today as they were then, if you know the song, it`s very sad. Kids can`t pick there perents, and very few can be rich air heads like Paris Hilton with more money than time to spend it, thats where public schooling comes in. There is a chance that some of the poor can break the chain of backing up for a welfare check. There are programs for people who are not capable of working physical labor, never the less if they are willing the schooling is avaiable. For the capable that will do nothing to better themselves, let `em eat cake. "

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Giovanina wrote on Aug 11, 2008 6:12 PM:

" Why is it that libs can't understand conservatives when it comes to the needy. Conservatives are not anti-needy, in fact, a report has shown that conservatives donate more money to charity organizations than liberals. Conservatives believe that this should be handle through charity organizations, not through government social programs.

There will always be fraud welfare, it is all over with not enough people to investigate it. Unfortunately, it seems that stupidity and laziness are protected lifestyles supported by secular progressives. "

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Giovanina wrote on Aug 11, 2008 6:03 PM:

" KenH wrote on Aug 11, 2008 4:13 AM:

" Whoooo, stiff Republican...talk about a non-biased opinion article. I suppose if you had it your way Ed, there'd be no shelters/soup-kitchens for the homeless or regional centers to help the disabled. "

He said government, he wasn't talking about charity organizations. "

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grumpygranpa wrote on Aug 11, 2008 4:52 PM:

" I think it is important to help the needy. I think it is more important to find those that work the system and put them to work at jobs that they can do to take to strain off of hard working tax paying folks who just want better for their loved ones. Everytime I see one of these leeches it just makes my blood boil. They sit around buying and doing drugs with their welfare checks and food stamps while their kids don't have proper food to eat because their loving mom and dad spent the money on dope. So go figure out how to stop these people from abuseing the system and you could save the system and our young children. "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 11, 2008 4:02 PM:

" Ed, I would never have figured you for a Socialist!

I don't think I can support your program of government handouts 548.39%

There are no needy, just the lazy and greedy, that's what I say! "

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grumpygranpa wrote on Aug 11, 2008 3:46 PM:

" I have read your blog comments and see that at least some of you understand what's happening in our country. I have nothing against democrats, poor people, or the needy. What I can't handle are the people who back up to the window to get their welfare checks when they clearly don't need it as they are just as able to work as anyone else, just not at anything they want to do. They just drain resourses that are badly needed by people who actually need them. I am all for helping the TRUELY needy, not the lame,lazy, the world owes me a living people who have in some instances been on welfare for 2 or 3 generations in their families. I am not heartless just tired of seeing people who drain food and money from us with no concern about the truely needy. Ed Parks "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 11, 2008 3:19 PM:

" That's exactly the problem Cogito!!! Why should these kids get handouts from the government just because they are poor? Its not the government's place to take care of poor people. If these kids want brain surgery, they should get a paper route.

Didn't Jesus say that a camel will go through the eye of a needle easier than a poor man will get into heaven?

I'm with you and Ed 548.39%!!! The government needs to stop taking care of these poor bum-kids and it needs to start looking out for my pocket book!!! "

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patton1 wrote on Aug 11, 2008 2:54 PM:

" t& C has it right on this issue. I dont say that often. "

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Cogito wrote on Aug 11, 2008 2:47 PM:

" Better look out Lodian, I used to be a Democrat too. And Ivan, poor kids already get free health care, unless their parents are too lazy, or too high, to sign them up for it. "

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Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 11, 2008 2:28 PM:

" What really gets me is the way the His Serene Supreme Exalted Great Messianic Anointed Holiness the Obamination wants to give health care to poor kids.

If these poor kids wanted health care they should have chosen richer parents. Why should we have to pay for their organ transplants or cancer surgeries just because they were too lazy to choose parents with health insurance?

Damn socialists! "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 11, 2008 2:14 PM:

" .....

(Lodian runs from the room screaming!)

LOL! "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 11, 2008 2:12 PM:

" Cogito: I agree with your 11:42 AM post. Does that make me a Republican? LOL "

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dogs4you wrote on Aug 11, 2008 1:14 PM:

" Great letter Ed, seems there`s allot of angry Demo`s out there, there was nothing said about not helping the people that are truly in need. KenH posted his bias at 4:30 AM, that letter must have messed up his entire day. All the negitive posters should remember, I don`t need to be told how to run my life, what kind of car to buy or how many cylinders it must have, or a two story house if I can afford it, I can fend for myself by any and all means necessary. Be prepaired to pay at least 40% of what you make, or more to keep these government plans working, why work or do anything since the federal government will take care of you. Socialism is what you are talking about. FYI, check your cars tire pressure, mabybe you can get an extra foot out of a tank of gas. Drill on baby. "

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T & C wrote on Aug 11, 2008 1:02 PM:

" Hillary and OBama will "EXPAND" the social programs, especially when 12 million illegals are "Granted Total Amnesty! All of them with disabilities will immediately become eligible for Social security Disability! The Social Security program is already BROKE! I guess Hillary and Bill will just have Obama print more money! Don't ya just love being able to invade another country, be granted Total Amnesty, and then get a monthly check for the rest of your life? "

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Cogito wrote on Aug 11, 2008 11:42 AM:

" Jess, I agree 100% about helping the poor and needy. But, to those people who could afford to buy health insurance, but decided to buy a ski boat instead. Then had a sudden, expensive illness that left them broke and homeless. I say, too bad for you, and did you learn anything? Best of luck at rebuilding your financial resources. You can do it if you have the integrity to prioritize true responsibility. "

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Lodian wrote on Aug 11, 2008 11:27 AM:

" Ed: Do you live in a cabin in the woods... all by yourself? LOL "

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Jess wrote on Aug 11, 2008 11:15 AM:

" Cogito, I realize that. That is why we as a country have to help. I am not willing to buy a needy person a car, but I am willing to pitch in to help the needy get health care or find shelter or help feed their family.

I am not talking about someone making a nice living who prefers to buy a second car rather than buy health insurance. I am talking about helping the truly needy. "

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Cogito wrote on Aug 11, 2008 9:56 AM:

" Jess, "until all citizens are intelligent and responsible enough". There's the part that will never happen, and there the place politicians use to buy these very citizens votes. Using other peoples money of course. "

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Jess wrote on Aug 11, 2008 9:03 AM:

" Ed, I am a Republican, have a great retirement (self-made) and have health insurance.

As long as there are people, Dems or Reps or Inds, who are not responsible enough to provide proper health insurance for themselves and their family members, who refuse to save appropriately for their retirement, and who are not prepared financially for the unexpected, we are going to need the government to step in and help.

Until all citizens are intelligent and responsible enough to provide for themselves and family, the government is going to have to step in. "

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Cogito wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:49 AM:

" Yeah Brian, it's hard to get an oppressive expansionist communist leopard to change it's spots. ( or according to Al Gore, "its stripes") "

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Brian wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:35 AM:

" Cogito wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:06 AM:

" Also Ken, the very nature of opinion is "bias". Opinions are only wrongheaded if they don't agree with yours. "

Cogito, Oh so true!

Look What's happening in Georgia

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121841306186328421.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries "

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Cogito wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:06 AM:

" Also Ken, the very nature of opinion is "bias". Opinions are only wrongheaded if they don't agree with yours. "

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Cogito wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:03 AM:

" The thing Ed, is that these people want these things, but most of all, they want someone else to pay for it. Half the people in this country pay virtually no income taxes at all, so they're mooching off of the half that does. And Ken, fyi, the vast majority of us Republicans have no problem paying for services for the TRULY needy. 25% of those who make over 60,000 dollars a year have no health insurance. Why should I have to pay to take care of them? "

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T&C wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:00 AM:

" Ed, nice advertisement for those wannabes who need to victimize someone who has those badly needed guns to sell on the streets. I'm surprised you didn't tell them where you hide them at? Maybe that'll be in your next letter to the editor. "

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KenH wrote on Aug 11, 2008 4:13 AM:

" Whoooo, stiff Republican...talk about a non-biased opinion article. I suppose if you had it your way Ed, there'd be no shelters/soup-kitchens for the homeless or regional centers to help the disabled. "

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