GOP and Tea BAggers to force government shutdown

[moevillini]

I have to agree with this. I actually don't produce a damn thing.

wait - poop, and pictures of it - don't count as production?

;-/

 

[Bronco70]

I'm not saying military spending shouldn't be cut, especially if it could be executed with more wisdom and care, but you need to consider that the defense budget covers MILLIONS of jobs - military and civilian - and that sweeping, hasty cuts in that area would have a huge impact on those workers, the vast majority of whom are not fat cat contractors.

 

[sirkickyass]

I'm not saying military spending shouldn't be cut, especially if it could be executed with more wisdom and care, but you need to consider that the defense budget covers MILLIONS of jobs - military and civilian - and that sweeping, hasty cuts in that area would have a huge impact on those workers, the vast majority of whom are not fat cat contractors.

Which, again, is an argument for not engaging in budget cutting during a weak economy.

 

[Maktub]

You missed the point. Yes military spending can/should come down, but some military spending is necessary. Federal spending on PP and NPR is not. Without it, those programs will be just fine, most of their funding is private.

 

[Deleted member 365]

I'm not saying military spending shouldn't be cut, especially if it could be executed with more wisdom and care, but you need to consider that the defense budget covers MILLIONS of jobs - military and civilian - and that sweeping, hasty cuts in that area would have a huge impact on those workers, the vast majority of whom are not fat cat contractors.

You just made the greatest argument in favor of the Democrats' economic and fiscal policy with this last post.

 

[Deleted member 365]

You missed the point. Yes military spending can/should come down, but some military spending is necessary. Federal spending on PP and NPR is not. Without it, those programs will be just fine, most of their funding is private.

How much is some?

How do you know that federal spending for something like NPR isn't necessary? What does necessary mean? They'll continue exactly the same without any loss in jobs, benefits, etc? Or does necessary mean that the program will "survive?"

I think you people have been taught all your life certain things. But have never really thought these things through.

You have been taught to cut as many programs as possible, live within your means, yet believe that it would be bad to make cuts that would result in further unemployment, further suffering, and further debt.

 

[Scat]

How do you know that federal spending for something like NPR isn't necessary?

You can't be serious.

The big difference between your argument and those that want to do away with PP and NPR is that it is the federal government's responsibility is to put forth a strong military to both protect its citizens and its borders. PP and NPR are pet social projects of the left that they have been able to get the feds to pay for.

 

[Deleted member 365]

You can't be serious.

The big difference between your argument and those that want to do away with PP and NPR is that it is the federal government's responsibility is to put forth a strong military to both protect its citizens and its borders. PP and NPR are pet social projects of the left that they have been able to get the feds to pay for.

Care to answer anyone's questions?

Or do you only show up to pick things out of your rear?

I noticed after Kicky and a few others blew you up that you took a 2 day hiatus from this thread.

Interesting.

 

[Deleted member 365]

The big difference between your argument and those that want to do away with PP and NPR is that it is the federal government's responsibility is to put forth a strong military to both protect its citizens and its borders.

Seriously?

Why?

And how much does it cost to have a "strong military?"

What is a strong military anyway? And why/how are they immune to corruption leading to runaway spending? In fact, perhaps it too has become a "pet project" as you put it!

And what are America's borders?

You talk in such vague terms and yet act as if you have all the answers and "the left" is so dumb. Please professor, teach the rest of us and don't run away for days and days hoping that pages have hidden your past embarrassments.

 

[PearlWatson]

Who wants to do nothing for 25-30 years?

Ummm a lot of people would love to not have to financially support themselves for that amount of time, and would have no problem occupying their time.

SS is more than just retirement. It is also child/widow support.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

I'm a teabagger by the way.

 

[Scat]

Care to answer anyone's questions?

Or do you only show up to pick things out of your rear?

I noticed after Kicky and a few others blew you up that you took a 2 day hiatus from this thread.

Interesting.

LOL! Sorry, I do have a life and better things to do than spend all day Saturday and Sunday arguing with a bunch of people. Check the boards. I haven't posted anything on here for two days.