Which of the following is the most important to you...

[Truthmatters]

truthmaters, that's really worked, hasn't it. The democratic party making sure everyone enjoys the pursuit of happiness, problem is, that many of those people choose to simply sit on the sofa and wait for thier government check while the rest of us go out and produce it. Now that's what I call happiness.

are you talking about welfare?

who do you think collects welfare?

 

[Annie]

The people are not for the constitution the constitution is for the people.

None of the above.

I want to see the US succeed and prosper as a democratic republic designed to serve the people and their persuit of happiness.

You wish for the constitution to be interpreted to being a mandate to socialism. Got it.

 

[Truthmatters]

Welfare to Work: Myths

Read and learn please

 

[Annie]

Which of the following is the most important to you, when it comes to the governance of this Republic?

1) Your political party team regaining power, or staying in power

2) Voting all the incumbents out of office, even if you believe your elected has done his or her elected job.

3) As long as your taxes don't go up, you don't care what the employees in Washington do.

4) Your don't care because you are tired of fighting it year after year.

5) The Constitution being strictly adhered to no matter the circumstance. Any current government program that you don't believe is congruent with the Constitution, should be done away with.

6) You used to be true blue partisan, but this last election opened up your eyes. You are re-evaluating your beliefs and no longer interested in being a political party cheerleader.

pretty superficial concerns...

except your number 5... but given that 9 justices can't agree on what the constitution means, it's the height of arrogance if anyone thinks that THEY are the arbiter of what is constitutional.

So we'll leave it to Truthmatters to decide. Gotcha.

 

[Truthmatters]

The people are not for the constitution the constitution is for the people.

None of the above.

I want to see the US succeed and prosper as a democratic republic designed to serve the people and their persuit of happiness.

You wish for the constitution to be interpreted to being a mandate to socialism. Got it.

So you think the founders set up a government that should not serve the people and their pursuit of happiness?

you people have lost all moarings to reality

 

[KittenKoder]

Which of the following is the most important to you, when it comes to the governance of this Republic?

1) Your political party team regaining power, or staying in power

2) Voting all the incumbents out of office, even if you believe your elected has done his or her elected job.

3) As long as your taxes don't go up, you don't care what the employees in Washington do.

4) Your don't care because you are tired of fighting it year after year.

5) The Constitution being strictly adhered to no matter the circumstance. Any current government program that you don't believe is congruent with the Constitution, should be done away with.

6) You used to be true blue partisan, but this last election opened up your eyes. You are re-evaluating your beliefs and no longer interested in being a political party cheerleader.

None of the above.

 

[Centrism'sVoice]

You throw a question open for answers, and then you flame anyone for answering in a way you don't like?

I call that a "BasicAsshole."

 

[Annie]

All of the choices are .... for the lack of better expression ... retarded. As well as typically and exclusively American (no, I'm not equating retarded with American here, even though it might seem that way, mkay.) So unfortunately, I can't make a choice. Voting is not a sport - cheering for some stupid-ass team despite their performance. Voting is an exercise in intelligence, protecting one's self-interest, and working towards greater-good. When one's considering a candidate, they should be as color-blind as when recruiting a new employee and look only at their track-record and agenda.

Taxes... I wish (some) Americans would finally realize that taxes = roads, hospitals, clean air, clean water, education, etc... therefore, taxes are not the government robbing you, but actually the government making life for you possible. I mean, really... when will you get over this exaggerated tax-phobia?

Got it. Without government life isn't possible. Ah but it was, though ugly. Then there was the ideas of least government, but enough to control the brutal-both physically and intellectually. Now you wish to say no one will live without? Big stretch.

The system of constitutional government, enabling and limiting the powers of such was good, now you are advocating using the document to enslave, I will not acquiesce quietly.

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

You throw a question open for answers, and then you flame anyone for answering in a way you don't like?

I call that a "BasicAsshole."

I haven't insulted anyone. I am just not letting the spin be the focus. Big difference.

You, on the other hand, created a flame post because you read things into my posts you wanted to see.

 

[jillian]

Which of the following is the most important to you, when it comes to the governance of this Republic?

1) Your political party team regaining power, or staying in power

2) Voting all the incumbents out of office, even if you believe your elected has done his or her elected job.

3) As long as your taxes don't go up, you don't care what the employees in Washington do.

4) Your don't care because you are tired of fighting it year after year.

5) The Constitution being strictly adhered to no matter the circumstance. Any current government program that you don't believe is congruent with the Constitution, should be done away with.

6) You used to be true blue partisan, but this last election opened up your eyes. You are re-evaluating your beliefs and no longer interested in being a political party cheerleader.

pretty superficial concerns...

except your number 5... but given that 9 justices can't agree on what the constitution means, it's the height of arrogance if anyone thinks that THEY are the arbiter of what is constitutional.

So we'll leave it to Truthmatters to decide. Gotcha.

what kind of stupid-ass answer is that??

i'd respond furtherl, but you didn't say anything....

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

Which of the following is the most important to you, when it comes to the governance of this Republic?

1) Your political party team regaining power, or staying in power

2) Voting all the incumbents out of office, even if you believe your elected has done his or her elected job.

3) As long as your taxes don't go up, you don't care what the employees in Washington do.

4) Your don't care because you are tired of fighting it year after year.

5) The Constitution being strictly adhered to no matter the circumstance. Any current government program that you don't believe is congruent with the Constitution, should be done away with.

6) You used to be true blue partisan, but this last election opened up your eyes. You are re-evaluating your beliefs and no longer interested in being a political party cheerleader.

None of the above.

What is your benchmark then, when it comes to selecting what you believe to be the right employee for the job?

 

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

Which of the following is the most important to you, when it comes to the governance of this Republic?

1) Your political party team regaining power, or staying in power

2) Voting all the incumbents out of office, even if you believe your elected has done his or her elected job.

3) As long as your taxes don't go up, you don't care what the employees in Washington do.

4) You don't care because you are tired of fighting it year after year.

5) The Constitution being strictly adhered to no matter the circumstance. Any current government program that you don't believe is congruent with the Constitution, should be done away with.

6) You used to be true blue partisan, but this last election opened up your eyes. You are re-evaluating your beliefs and no longer interested in being a political party cheerleader.

In Order

5, 3, 2. The 1, 4, 6 dont apply to me.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKFKGrmsBDk&feature=channel_page]YouTube - The Second American Revolution[/ame]

 

[xsited1]

Welfare to Work: Myths

Read and learn please

Myth: Poverty Results From a Lack of Responsibility
Fact: Poverty Results From Low Wages

WRONG!

Myth: A Huge Chunk of My Tax Dollars Supports Welfare Recipients
Fact: Welfare Costs 1 Percent of the Federal Budget

1% of $3.55 trillion IS a lot of money!

Myth: Most Welfare Recipients Are African American Women
Fact: Most Welfare Recipients Are Children-Most Women on Welfare Are White

White (38 percent), followed by 37 percent African Americans... 1% difference when there are 5 times as many whites as blacks?

Yep, a real eye-opener!!!

 

[Immanuel]

I'd have to say that I want to see this country continue to thrive and be a voice for freedom and Democracy throughout the world regardless of which party brings that about and regardless of whether or not I am right. I want us to value the rich and the poor in our world equally.

If President Obama can accomplish that then more power to him.

Immie

PS: I'm not betting on it happening though. I know, I know, I'm living in a dream world.

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

Which of the following is the most important to you, when it comes to the governance of this Republic?

1) Your political party team regaining power, or staying in power

2) Voting all the incumbents out of office, even if you believe your elected has done his or her elected job.

3) As long as your taxes don't go up, you don't care what the employees in Washington do.

4) You don't care because you are tired of fighting it year after year.

5) The Constitution being strictly adhered to no matter the circumstance. Any current government program that you don't believe is congruent with the Constitution, should be done away with.

6) You used to be true blue partisan, but this last election opened up your eyes. You are re-evaluating your beliefs and no longer interested in being a political party cheerleader.

In Order

5, 3, 2. The 1, 4, 6 dont apply to me.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKFKGrmsBDk&feature=channel_page]YouTube - The Second American Revolution[/ame]

I like the message of the video even though I don't agree with all the points made.

Wouldn't numbers 3 and 2 be contrary to your primary stated goal of number 5? Will you expound on your reasoning?

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

I'd have to say that I want to see this country continue to thrive and be a voice for freedom and Democracy throughout the world regardless of which party brings that about and regardless of whether or not I am right. I want us to value the rich and the poor in our world equally.

If President Obama can accomplish that then more power to him.

Immie

PS: I'm not betting on it happening though. I know, I know, I'm living in a dream world.

What exactly do you mean by the highlighted portion?

 

[goldcatt]

Hmmm...I'll also have to say None of the Above. I'm a pragmatist, I prefer to look at the issues, look at the candidates and vote for the one most likely to come up with a reasonable solution. With a healthy attempt to find somebody ethical thrown in for good measure, although not too ethical for the office.

 

[Immanuel]

I'd have to say that I want to see this country continue to thrive and be a voice for freedom and Democracy throughout the world regardless of which party brings that about and regardless of whether or not I am right. I want us to value the rich and the poor in our world equally.

If President Obama can accomplish that then more power to him.

Immie

PS: I'm not betting on it happening though. I know, I know, I'm living in a dream world.

What exactly do you mean by the highlighted portion?

What do I mean? Seems pretty obvious to me. So much so, that I am not sure how to answer that question.

The USA is a prosperous nation, blessed by God... Oh, oh, did I just break the law by mentioning God?... and I would like to continue to see it prosper.

The USA has long been a voice for freedom in international politics. I would like to see that continue. That doesn't mean we need to be the policemen of the world. It means that we support freedom and Democracy worldwide.

Immie

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

Hmmm...I'll also have to say None of the Above. I'm a pragmatist, I prefer to look at the issues, look at the candidates and vote for the one most likely to come up with a reasonable solution. With a healthy attempt to find somebody ethical thrown in for good measure, although not too ethical for the office.

What do you compare the candidates to, when you are "looking" at the issues? Integrity is important. I believe in holding ones office in "good behavior." What do you mean by "although not too ethical"?

 

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

sure i'll go into detail, these are the one's i picked

2) Voting all the incumbents out of office, even if you believe your elected has done his or her elected job.

3) As long as your taxes don't go up, you don't care what the employees in Washington do.

5) The Constitution being strictly adhered to no matter the circumstance. Any current government program that you don't believe is congruent with the Constitution, should be done away with.

with 5 being the most important.

I feel that #3 is part of #5 and I feel our founding fathers intended the elected officials to only be in the position temporarily, so they would have to return to their communities and live under any laws they psased.

So to me 2 and 3 are actually part of 5.

I also feel our current tax system violates article 8 of the constitution, "all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States" our progressive tax system is a direct violation of the us constitution.