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mattic @mattic (282) • United States 2 Apr 11

With the massive debt they continue to load upon the shoulders of future generations, is our Congress guilty of the harshest form of child abuse? They have mortgaged the hopes and dreams of our progeny simply to maintain their own...

congress

crime

future debt

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mattic Sorry, I should have used Oprah instead. I'm a bracket fanatic myself. My birthday is March 18 and my wife knows that my present is the 3 weeks of the NCAA's.

2 Apr 11

mattic @mattic (282) • United States 2 Apr 11

Are you planning to see the movie? What expectations do you hold? Will the movie make a mark on the idiotic ideas of altruism and self-sacrifice that are at the heart of statism? Or, will people just think, "it's a great story"...

atlas shrugged movie

ayn rand

objectivism

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mattic @mattic (282) • United States 2 Apr 11

With the massive debt they continue to load upon the shoulders of future generations, is our Congress guilty of the harshest form of child abuse? They have mortgaged the hopes and dreams of our progeny simply to maintain their own...

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sierras236 @sierras236 (2739) • United States 29 Mar 11

The question had to be asked. Last count, they still control the Senate and Presidency. Using *gasp* basic math, that means they still control the Executive branch and 1/2 of the Legislative. Again, according to basic math, this...

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mattic The Democrats' priorities, unfortunately like too many Republicans, is to grow the size and scope of government. The career politicians are simply the high priests of the "government as god" religion. If there is a perceived problem or issue, then government...

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mattic @mattic (282) • United States 29 Mar 11

The sweeping victory in November had a short play among the Republicans, who promised to rein in big government. To put it in perspective, the few billion they have offered in cuts would be akin to giving you a five dollar...

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mattic I am all for making Congress a voluntary position. Yep, end all pay for Congressional service. Also, cut staffing to one paid secretary. This would assure us of having men and women in Congress who truly had the interests of the country at heart (rather than...

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mattic @mattic (282) • United States 29 Mar 11

The sweeping victory in November had a short play among the Republicans, who promised to rein in big government. To put it in perspective, the few billion they have offered in cuts would be akin to giving you a five dollar...

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mattic First, how can we "give" a tax break. Whose money is it. You have let your collectivist slip show. I dispute the 400 number, but even giving you that it is still their money. The jobs also belong to them. The Wisconsin issue is a straw man argument, but...

29 Mar 11

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 28 Mar 11

Ok, Obama, so this action against Libya is because of Gadhafi's attrocities, but isn't against Gadhafi. It isn't about regime change, just to change the regime. The US should show leadership, but the US shouldn't be the leader....

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mattic Rand Paul's reply was spot on. He called the Constitutional validity of the action into question and threw back the covers on the deception. The problem is that too many Americans are worried about who will be eliminated from Dancing with The Stars to give a...

29 Mar 11

mattic @mattic (282) • United States 29 Mar 11

The sweeping victory in November had a short play among the Republicans, who promised to rein in big government. To put it in perspective, the few billion they have offered in cuts would be akin to giving you a five dollar...

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matersfish @matersfish (6306) • United States 26 Mar 11

This might seem political, but since it strictly deals with "people," I thought this to be the appropriate section. Does anyone know when the right time is to cut off people's subsidies? There's a heated debate in...

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mattic The point is not whether someone "needs" welfare or not. I may say that I "need" a new car, but that doesn't give me the right to force my neighbor to pay for it. Many of the things you say are "produced" by government could well be provided by the private...

29 Mar 11

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 28 Mar 11

North Korea is having a rough year. (who isnt?) Senator John Kerry wants the US to send 430,000 metric tons of food to aid them. We cut off this aid in 2009 because North Korea ordered the US out. It has been proven that North...

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mattic This is not a Constitutional function of our government and is tantamount to treason. We should end all foreign aid and allow other sovereign nations to fend for themselves. If individual US citizens want to help, that is their right.

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matersfish @matersfish (6306) • United States 26 Mar 11

This might seem political, but since it strictly deals with "people," I thought this to be the appropriate section. Does anyone know when the right time is to cut off people's subsidies? There's a heated debate in...

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mattic It is interesting to note that the "losers" in life are the only ones arguing for a "level playing field". We all start with the same opportunities and obstacles, winners just make the most of what they have been given. Losers whine about how unfair it is and...

26 Mar 11

matersfish @matersfish (6306) • United States 26 Mar 11

This might seem political, but since it strictly deals with "people," I thought this to be the appropriate section. Does anyone know when the right time is to cut off people's subsidies? There's a heated debate in...

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mattic The minimum wage argument is totally bogus. First, it is blatantly unconstitutional for the government to intervene in a contract between individuals. Second, those making minimum wage are generally younger workers. Minimum wage employees rarely stay at that...

26 Mar 11

matersfish @matersfish (6306) • United States 26 Mar 11

This might seem political, but since it strictly deals with "people," I thought this to be the appropriate section. Does anyone know when the right time is to cut off people's subsidies? There's a heated debate in...

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mattic To me, it is not a matter of who "needs" help. The moment anyone uses the force of government to make me (or any other citizen) pay for their "needs", it is theft. "But they have children" you might say. Did I hold a gun to their head and make them...

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its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 12 Mar 11

There's things in collective bargaining that have to go, not the bargaining rights, but bullying rights, Scott Walker's been in Milwaukee where it's been a mess of abuse for a long time, causing hardship to the people of...

abuses

abusing the system

luxuries

poor school performance

special perks

state of public education

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mattic It is not really "collective bargaining" when the organization is a government enforced monopoly supplying a government required service. Both aspects violate the very heart of liberty. Government employee unions are simply statist tyranny.

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Lovely Gifts with JewelScent @lovespecialangel (3632) • United States 11 Mar 11

I recently decided it was time to lose a little weight and tone up. I don't have much to lose per say, but it's enough that it's time I started working out and dieting a little. I'm trying to eat a little more healthier and I've...

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mattic The program I am on provides quality nutrition that will help take the weight off and keep it off. You won't be hungry and your energy level will be off the charts. I've lost 30 pounds in 30 days, and I haven't started my exercise program yet. Contact me if...

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