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A few serious answers, if you can handle them..... Anonymous2000 Send a noteboard - 04/04/2013 04:15:32 AM

Looks like you are in agreement that what has been tried hasn't worked.

Yes, I distrust government, but I don't disagree that "helping those in need" as being one of its core responsibilities. However, success is determined by how many people actually improve their lives, NOT how much money is spent. Compassion is NOT about spending money, but doing what it takes to make people self-reliant and independent. If you showed me a program that does this, I would agree to paid more in taxes tomorrow. But our current government programs are pathetic and a waste of money and DC only cares about buying votes and giving handouts. We have tried this for 50 years and it hasn't worked.

As for me, my wife and I donated a little under $10k in 2012 to various charities, mostly local. We are very big supporters of our town's food pantry and EMS squad. And if you really want to get down to it, I can mention my soon-to-be daughter who was abandoned in China when she was one day old. But I don't think we need to go there, right?

And I will be polite and refrain from asking you the same question.


View original postsince you are so wealthy you had to pay the AMT, how much of your money did you donate to charities which deal with helping the poor? how are you, personally, making their lives better since you don't trust the government to handle it? stop bitching and do something about it for a change.

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Liberalism has officially failed - Poverty reaches 1960 levels - Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 12:33:15 AM 1391 Views
As has Conservatism. Dannymac - 04/04/2013 12:37:23 AM 850 Views
I know it hurts.....but the truth about liberalism will set you free! Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 12:42:57 AM 968 Views
That's a flawed analogy these days, since conservative policies are anti-education spending. Burr - 04/04/2013 01:24:22 AM 985 Views
Have you ever tried to fish when really hungry? Dannymac - 04/04/2013 06:32:17 AM 904 Views
HA! HA! In your dreams that's how liberalism works. How about..... Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:59:33 PM 834 Views
and lo, Jesus said unto the poor gathered to him: "begone freeloaders! the wealthy need more money" moondog - 04/04/2013 06:43:32 PM 935 Views
Interestingly enough.... Jeordam - 04/04/2013 09:20:06 PM 918 Views
Re: Interestingly enough.... nossy - 04/04/2013 09:31:27 PM 909 Views
Well here is where theology gets fun.... Jeordam - 04/04/2013 09:48:50 PM 944 Views
The entire post...as well as many of the sub-threads....prompts the question of: Jeordam - 04/04/2013 09:39:16 PM 957 Views
it depends on what your definition of "succeed" is i guess.... moondog - 04/04/2013 10:27:30 PM 1005 Views
And that is certainly your opinion.... Jeordam - 04/04/2013 10:54:08 PM 1003 Views
Re: And that is certainly your opinion.... moondog - 04/04/2013 11:57:34 PM 1070 Views
Hmm good questions Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 10:29:45 PM 984 Views
you contradicted yourself moondog - 04/04/2013 10:44:47 PM 905 Views
Re: you contradicted yourself Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 10:54:35 PM 997 Views
i think i understand where you're coming from.... moondog - 05/04/2013 07:33:32 PM 965 Views
I see the problem random thoughts - 04/04/2013 06:45:53 PM 919 Views
since you don't trust the gov't, what are you doing to help the poor survive? moondog - 04/04/2013 12:58:49 AM 997 Views
A few serious answers, if you can handle them..... Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:15:32 AM 901 Views
Re: A few serious answers, if you can handle them..... moondog - 04/04/2013 06:42:00 PM 1031 Views
Perhaps its time to try a little fact checking. heartbreak - 04/04/2013 03:34:44 AM 1174 Views
I'm happy you agree with me, liberalism has failed and it's time for something different. Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 03:47:17 AM 874 Views
Oh the cleverness of you. heartbreak - 04/04/2013 03:52:07 AM 1057 Views
Wow, I'm shocked. Yes, let's stick with the failed status quo. Good plan! Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:17:32 AM 822 Views
Who said anything about the status quo? I just said I didn't agree with your solution. *NM* heartbreak - 04/04/2013 04:19:37 AM 531 Views
Then time to step up, what's your idea? Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:22:58 AM 813 Views
As you might say, "What do you expect, a free ride?" heartbreak - 04/04/2013 11:45:02 AM 1073 Views
How typicaly conservative! And no. Dannymac - 04/04/2013 02:05:00 PM 865 Views
Variaitons of this plan have been tried elsewhere with lesser or negligible resistance Isaac - 04/04/2013 03:31:22 PM 950 Views
Agreed and this is how we will finance such a move Roland00 - 04/04/2013 04:01:46 AM 961 Views
I'm glad you agree! Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:21:25 AM 878 Views
No, in Europe, liberalism is generally successful Sports_Gambler - 04/04/2013 06:15:34 AM 873 Views
Liberalism & Conservatism 'officially fail' about ever other year I've noticed, still around though *NM* Isaac - 04/04/2013 09:02:42 AM 435 Views
Yes. I wonder if there will ever be an age of fiscally responsible/conservative liberals. Avendesora - 05/04/2013 03:41:09 AM 941 Views
I guess it depends on how you define the terms Isaac - 05/04/2013 08:52:25 AM 1107 Views
*nod* Avendesora - 05/04/2013 01:30:47 PM 945 Views
Re: *nod* Isaac - 05/04/2013 03:12:17 PM 885 Views
Off topic: are you gardening yet? Avendesora - 05/04/2013 02:25:06 PM 795 Views
Initial stuff Isaac - 05/04/2013 03:21:25 PM 779 Views
Re: Initial stuff moondog - 05/04/2013 07:10:57 PM 861 Views
Re: Initial stuff Avendesora - 05/04/2013 08:19:16 PM 915 Views
Re: Initial stuff Isaac - 05/04/2013 11:21:56 PM 911 Views
I didn't know they make LED grow lights! Avendesora - 06/04/2013 12:18:25 AM 1040 Views
It's a bit newer because of the price, that's been dropping Isaac - 06/04/2013 01:20:10 AM 950 Views
Re: Initial stuff Isaac - 05/04/2013 11:11:12 PM 1047 Views
Re: Initial stuff Avendesora - 05/04/2013 07:56:47 PM 938 Views
Re: Initial stuff Isaac - 06/04/2013 12:36:10 AM 1083 Views
Re: Initial stuff Avendesora - 06/04/2013 02:01:59 AM 978 Views
Re: Initial stuff Isaac - 06/04/2013 03:19:39 AM 839 Views
Yes, the logical step is to go for Nordic style socialism. jh - 04/04/2013 03:19:17 PM 936 Views
well that and a tiny homogenous population funded by large oil reserves random thoughts - 04/04/2013 06:57:51 PM 880 Views
Eh, you're describing norway. jh - 04/04/2013 08:11:25 PM 836 Views
The Economist (of all people) was singing the praises of the Nordic countries recently. Legolas - 04/04/2013 08:49:36 PM 917 Views
Hey, guess what? nossy - 04/04/2013 08:55:59 PM 844 Views
Awesome. Legolas - 04/04/2013 09:22:13 PM 772 Views
Oh my gosh! nossy - 04/04/2013 09:27:17 PM 790 Views
Yes! Legolas - 04/04/2013 09:33:45 PM 823 Views
Yay! nossy - 04/04/2013 09:37:40 PM 897 Views
We're Maryland, actually, as I recall. Legolas - 04/04/2013 10:15:49 PM 827 Views
You need to vist Dallas or LA and tell me what qualifes for a large immigrant population random thoughts - 05/04/2013 03:23:13 AM 842 Views
Eh survival of the fittest Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 06:18:52 PM 966 Views
Excuse me? nossy - 04/04/2013 08:42:24 PM 874 Views
Cry me a river Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 08:55:40 PM 900 Views
Funny. nossy - 04/04/2013 09:18:15 PM 895 Views
Re: Funny. Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 10:19:35 PM 894 Views
good for you for making it but you are so full of bullshit moondog - 04/04/2013 10:38:45 PM 905 Views
Re: good for you for making it but you are so full of bullshit Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 10:49:14 PM 918 Views
Wow. nossy - 04/04/2013 11:27:06 PM 885 Views
Re: Wow. Nighthawk - 05/04/2013 12:18:08 AM 1012 Views
congrats on being part of the problem.... *NM* moondog - 05/04/2013 04:48:58 AM 488 Views
It's pointless to argue with those who don't understand the psychology of generational poverty. *NM* Avendesora - 05/04/2013 03:43:40 AM 444 Views
Clearly. *NM* nossy - 05/04/2013 07:32:21 PM 407 Views
Oh the "it's nobody's fault excuse" Nighthawk - 05/04/2013 08:56:51 PM 849 Views
Get back to me when you know wtf you're talking about. *NM* Avendesora - 05/04/2013 09:03:08 PM 441 Views
I'm back *NM* Nighthawk - 06/04/2013 01:40:47 AM 410 Views
You're over-generalizing a bit Isaac - 06/04/2013 01:49:02 AM 987 Views
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