In the thread Taxes it took exactly 4 posts for someone to bring up the war. I can't wait for the war to end and the Democrats to have someone sitting in the White House. As a matter of fact I vow I shall vote Democrat if I vote at all . That way when I try to debate a topic no one has any convient side topic to divert to. Taxes - the war. Clinton's infidelity- the war. abortion- the war. the economy- the war. I give up.
Well the thread was started to take a shot at the government raising taxes to support people who do not work. When Iraq is a rising expenditure every year, it would not make sense to not mention it.Originally Posted by k12311997
sorry to disagree it would not make sense to you. It would make sense to me to talk about the things in our backyard that we could possibly have an impact on and leave war to soldiers. More and more money going to public education with less results. Spending money to fix roads every year rather than fixing them right.
When my ex and I were expecting, we went to a birthing class. After the learning how to breath and coach came the learning how to get assistance each couple got to speak to an counselor who showed the guidelines and the benefits of WIC. Our combined income was well outside the limits, we would have had to have had two other children already to qualify. "That doesn't matter you(my ex) don't have to put him on the application and you could qualify yourself as a single mother" You think the government doesn't want you dependent on it? You think the government has your best interests at heart? The reason the evil rich are evil is because it can send its kids to private schools, afford health care, and because they are intelligent enough to make decisions on their own.
Many times when I or others state a conservative belief someone throws out Limbaugh, Hannity, Coulter, et. al. I don't listen to any of them they are entertainers not political corespondents as they would have you believe. But because they are a louder voice than Air America ( I think that is the name of the liberal channel) you assume I can't make a decision for myself. My beliefs are based on the stuff I see everyday, not what someone tells me to believe.
Sorry I missed something your Canadian, your taxes aren't going to the war in Iraq.
The topic of conversation was not an increase in Canadian taxes. It was about American increases. With a war that is increasing every year, that is a cost. That is in addition to growing debt that increases the paid interest every year.
Not shooting, not criticizing, just explaining.
There was a question about increases in taxes, and it makes sense that it is going toward two growing expenses. There is no proof that it is going toward more social spending.
Just because I do not live in the US, does not mean I cannot add 1 + 1. Plus, we Canucks may not be funding the war in Iraq, but we are certainly funding our part in the war in Afghanistan.
k12311997
Do you actually think that our next president, who ever he/she may be, will pull the troops out of Iraq? That is to say do you feel that the “evil doers” and Islamic Terrorists will go away? How about Iran, Saudi Arabia and North Korea? Perhaps the next administration will just seek a consensus and guidance from the United Nations.
As to voting, be my guest – it’s a free country. However, if you are an American citizen, speak English, are literate to a eighth grade level and a business or property owner I strongly urge you to think, think, think and then vote.
Every legal citizen should have the right to vote. But that person should fulfill his or her right to the nation by educating themselves before doing so.
rbaker please see my fox holes and @$$holes comment in the taxes thread I don't pretend to advise any action regarding the war nor do I unlike many others feel qualified to comment.
no I will not vote democrat or republican based solely on party, I was speaking facetiously. I have had it up to here(hand raised as far above forehead as my stubby arms can reach) with liberals who can't debate with facts and figures on any subject and immediately fall back to "it's the war stupid","It's Bush's fault" when pressed.
As to your very last sentance It amazes me how many people on this board and off meet all or most of those requirements and still feel that the government deserves their hard earned income and that they need taken care of.
Actually, it does get a bit more complicated for you. If you want the war over ASAP, then don't vote for Clinton, Obama, or Edwards. None of them will commit to getting the troops out of Iraq by 2013*...and, gee whiz, you'll probably have to elect Clinton to TWO terms given that she expects to bring them home by the end of her second term in 2017.**
I'm afraid that Democratic voters are setting themselves up for a "bait and switch". If you want the war over immediately, then your best bet is to vote for a Republican... Ron Paul.
*Source: http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/09/27/dems.debate.ap/
**Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gov-bi...t_b_66355.html
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