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Post by breezemommy on May 28, 2010 23:00:54 GMT -5
who are the " they " that you keep referring to so much ? MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT'S HAND BE ON EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU !!!!!!!!! breezemommy
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Post by Cyngbaeld on May 29, 2010 10:08:31 GMT -5
Gayle, voting in people who will do right is the way it is supposed to work, but greed, avarice and human nature gets in the way. I'm afraid that there will be no real change until we have gone through a complete breakup as a society. Then maybe, just maybe, those who are left will do better. I'm not holding my breath though. The human race as a whole has a very poor record.
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Post by Granny Smith on May 29, 2010 10:58:52 GMT -5
Hi, Breezymommy! Welcome to the forum! The 'They' I think you're referring to, was referring to the government, specifically Obama and Congress. 'They' seem to be doing whatever 'they' want, without regard to what the people want.
CrossCreek, perhaps there's some way to lessen the benefits of holding public office, so the temptation to be greedy is taken away. I can think of a few ways - revoke their ability to increase their own salary (maybe even pay them only minimum wage), do away with all of their benefits (including health care, pension, travel expenses, and housing), forbid cash campaign contributions (allowing only campaign workers and donated ads), and outlaw lobbying. I realize that would drive deals underground, but would give Americans legal recourse if it was discovered. I don't see why elected officials should live better than most of their constituents.
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Post by Valerie on May 30, 2010 16:23:52 GMT -5
I love it. That's a great idea! Minimum wage congressman. That would sure cure them of wanting it to be a lifelong position! Self-made term limits.
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Post by debi on May 31, 2010 11:11:21 GMT -5
amen to all of that, it is really bad here, hardly any one is working. ALmostevery one is unemployed.
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Post by Cyngbaeld on May 31, 2010 16:09:36 GMT -5
It isn't just the congress, its the people who vote them in. Everybody has their hand out for "federal" dollars. Going to make the "rich" pay "their share". Voting for the person who has enough seniority to get pork for their constituents.
Taxes are going to be THE downfall of this country. Just watch.
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