"Share the Wealth"

[garyo]

I don't understand how many of you lump anyone needing assistance into the same "lazy, refuse to work" group? Open your eyes and you are sure to see many good hardworking people that needs help.

Gary

Gary, in all honesty, I havent seen people say that, here, yet. It seems that they are stating that they understand a handup, but not a handout. Maybe I missed a post.

Maybe not, it might just be me going off on a tangent. Definitely, agree, hand up and not hand out.

Gary

 

[wildoak]

Bill Gates give tons of money to good causes...

As do nearly all "big money" individuals and companies, if for no other reason than for the tax write off. Granted, some have opened their hearts and wallets more than others.

Jan

 

[LowriseMinis]

I only caught part of the debates tonight, but I did hear Obama saying something I agree with which I know isn't shocking, but I think it's something that most people might agree with. Sen. McCain may have said something similar, too, but I didn't catch it tonight.

Basically, Obama knows that it's going to take the collective power of the American people to pull this country out of what we're mired in. He's calling for a spirit of sacrifice and national service that we seem to have forgotten.

The Great Depression was a horrible, painful time in our history, but it also gave rise to our Greatest Generation. If we're headed that way now, maybe our kids will be our Next Greatest Generation. We can hope, yes we can.

 

[Cathy_H]

Obama knows that it's going to take the collective power of the American people to pull this country out of what we're mired in. He's calling for a spirit of sacrifice and national service that we seem to have forgotten.

.......................... And we little people are the ones that are having to sacrifice because of the mess created by our leaders?

............. Where is their spirit of sacrifice? No they ( big business) get a handout while we little people are still digging out of the hole created by them!...............................................................................That comment right there is a stark indicator of what he is going to do! You are going to sacrifice, sacrifice & sacrifice - so get ready to do more with less........ Share your wealth folks now or save it for Obama as he is telling you now that he is going to take it from you if he is elected.. Take off your blinders!

"Joe the plumber for president"

 

[Shari]

Cathy,
The quote you included coming from Obama is scary. It's actually the theory behind socialist belief systems.

No one should be wealthier than anyone else........What you make, no matter how much or how small is pooled and everyone is doled out the same amount. This also includes personal material assets.

Well said MiniV. I think anyone supporting this idea should spend a few years in the old U.S.S.R. (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for those too young to remember) Wow, imagine...Russia becomes American and America becomes Russia

This is what is happening...slowly. Pretty scary. I know a couple of people, one from East Germany..that went over the Berlin Wall just before WWII... and one from the old U.S.S.R... both can't stand what people born in the USA are letting this country come too. They said they left the communist countries for a reason and really worry what direction this country is going. For you see.... that is how things started in Russia and Germany... slowly and without people caring until it was to late.

Niether party is going to change anything....They are puppets for the most part. Every Pres elect has said they would change this or that....and it never came to fruitation. Ex Pres Carter...said he can do more good for the Country NOT being Pres. Makes you wonder.

And I agree.... us little people are just along for the ride, at this point.

As for giving.... no.. don't want to share the wealth... why because my family works hard for what we have. I already give when I can to what I believe in... American born Elders that people ignore..that don't have enough food.. so I give food or money to the local food bank to make sure at least a couple of the Elders are fed. I can't afford to feed everyone. These people are not free loaders but genuine in need. I give to other causes that need help, when I can.

But what I hate is all the bloomin free loaders in this country.. the ones born here and the ones getting a free ride from Mexico. So no.. no sharing the wealth blindly for me.

 

[littlesteppers]

Cathy,
The quote you included coming from Obama is scary. It's actually the theory behind socialist belief systems.

No one should be wealthier than anyone else........What you make, no matter how much or how small is pooled and everyone is doled out the same amount. This also includes personal material assets.

Well said MiniV. I think anyone supporting this idea should spend a few years in the old U.S.S.R. (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for those too young to remember) Wow, imagine...Russia becomes American and America becomes Russia

This is what is happening...slowly. Pretty scary. I know a couple of people, one from East Germany..that went over the Berlin Wall just before WWII... and one from the old U.S.S.R... both can't stand what people born in the USA are letting this country come too. They said they left the communist countries for a reason and really worry what direction this country is going. For you see.... that is how things started in Russia and Germany... slowly and without people caring until it was to late.

Niether party is going to change anything....They are puppets for the most part. Every Pres elect has said they would change this or that....and it never came to fruitation. Ex Pres Carter...said he can do more good for the Country NOT being Pres. Makes you wonder.

And I agree.... us little people are just along for the ride, at this point.

As for giving.... no.. don't want to share the wealth... why because my family works hard for what we have. I already give when I can to what I believe in... American born Elders that people ignore..that don't have enough food.. so I give food or money to the local food bank to make sure at least a couple of the Elders are fed. I can't afford to feed everyone. These people are not free loaders but genuine in need. I give to other causes that need help, when I can.

But what I hate is all the bloomin free loaders in this country.. the ones born here and the ones getting a free ride from Mexico. So no.. no sharing the wealth blindly for me.

Ain't that the truth..maybe thats why I am so peed..I saw it before..I am a socialist refuge..

 

[LowriseMinis]

Obama knows that it's going to take the collective power of the American people to pull this country out of what we're mired in. He's calling for a spirit of sacrifice and national service that we seem to have forgotten.

.......................... And we little people are the ones that are having to sacrifice because of the mess created by our leaders?

............. Where is their spirit of sacrifice? No they ( big business) get a handout while we little people are still digging out of the hole created by them!...............................................................................That comment right there is a stark indicator of what he is going to do! You are going to sacrifice, sacrifice & sacrifice - so get ready to do more with less........ Share your wealth folks now or save it for Obama as he is telling you now that he is going to take it from you if he is elected.. Take off your blinders!

"Joe the plumber for president"

I don't wear blinders, and I don't want a plumber running the country.

You know, when I hear him calling for a 'spirit of sacrifice and national service' I have trouble picturing your dystopian Marxist future. I know that is not what Obama wants, and I know that even if it were, we as a country would not let it happen. We have checks and balances and common sense.

What I DO think of when I hear 'sacrifice and national service' is back to the 1940's, during our WWII involvement. I think of the things we gave up to support our country in a time of need. That was a genuine national movement. It was not an easy time, it wasn't even a 'good' time, I'd think. But we had soldiers in the field, we had a force at home, women going to work to help our country. We bought bonds. We did without. We even had 'Soldiers of the Soil', families and KIDS who involved themselves in community gardening projects to be sure we had enough food to go around. We, as a nation, EXEMPLIFIED a spirit of sacrifice and national service that I would argue we have not seen since those times.

I know this war is not that war, and those times are not these times. I still think that we are missing that spirit, and I think it would do this country a service to get that spirit back.

Maybe that sort of commitment and things like the New Deal established in the wake of the Great Depression amount to socialism or Communism or Marxism or whatever Obama happens to 'be' this week. If that's the case, sign me up comrade.

 

[Southern_Heart]

If Obama is so wanting to Share the Wealth why doesn't he start with giving some of his own wealth to his half brother George Obama that lives in the slums of Kenya.

I always thought that charity began at home.

 

[Bassett]

If Obama is so wanting to Share the Wealth why doesn't he start with giving some of his own wealth to his half brother George Obama that lives in the slums of Kenya.I always thought that charity began at home.

I don't think he meant HIS wealth. I think he meant other peoples.

 

[Southern_Heart]

I know I know....Bassett

Well a good place to start would be his own kin. Show the world that he can also share some of what he has.

Oh wait.. he'll take it from us and then give it to him!! Stinker!

 

[littlesteppers]

If Obama is so wanting to Share the Wealth why doesn't he start with giving some of his own wealth to his half brother George Obama that lives in the slums of Kenya.I always thought that charity began at home.

Lets be fair ..Biden gave 369 dollars a year..on average..

2007

Joseph R. and Jill T. Biden joint tax return

Total income: $319,853 ($71,000 income from royalties from his book; $66,546 - Jill Biden's teaching job; $20,500 - Joe Biden's teaching job; $161,708 - Joe Biden's Senate salary)

AMT: $2,721

Deductions: $26,516 in state/local/real estate taxes; $38,712 home mortgage interest; $995 "Gifts to Charity"

Interest: $99 from various sources

(According to his financial disclosure form filed with the Senate, he also received a $112,500 book advance from Random House and he donated $1,025 in honoraria from TV personalities David Letterman and Bill Maher to charity)

 

[SilverDollar]

Maybe that sort of commitment and things like the New Deal established in the wake of the Great Depression amount to socialism or Communism or Marxism or whatever Obama happens to 'be' this week. If that's the case, sign me up comrade.

I hope you are joking. Seriously, do you understand Socialism, Communism, and Marxism? If not you need to go back and read history. It is NOT something I ever want to see in this country. If you think it can't happen here because there are "checks and balances" I think you are mistaken. People always think it's a panacea and that everyone will be "equal" and life will be "fair". Tell that to the Germans or the Jews. Be careful what you wish for.

 

[littlesteppers]

Maybe that sort of commitment and things like the New Deal established in the wake of the Great Depression amount to socialism or Communism or Marxism or whatever Obama happens to 'be' this week. If that's the case, sign me up comrade.

I hope you are joking. Seriously, do you understand Socialism, Communism, and Marxism? If not you need to go back and read history. It is NOT something I ever want to see in this country. If you think it can't happen here because there are "checks and balances" I think you are mistaken. People always think it's a panacea and that everyone will be "equal" and life will be "fair". Tell that to the Germans or the Jews. Be careful what you wish for.

YUP sociast refugee here..little ol' me

 

[Irish Hills Farm]

I am absolutely against socialism!!!!!!! No freakin' thank you.

The only ones that seem interested in it are late teenagers and twenty something year olds. Those who expect to do nothing but play video games and party all day. Handout? Yes, please.

Maybe if people were rasied with morals and pride this country wouldn't be in the mess it's in.

Maybe if people were raised to handle responsibility this country wouldn't be int he mess it's in.

Maybe if people were raised that some lose, some win, instead of there are no losers, this country wouldn't be in the mess it's in.

Maybe if Joe wasn't worried all the time what Bob was doing, and taking care of himself (JOE) this country wouldn't be in the mess it's in.

I don't think I should HAVE to share anything I've worked my butt off for. You want something, you earn it! PERIOD

"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have." ~ Thomas Jefferson

McCain/Palin '08

 

[Jill]

Well said, Sheryl

 

[Margo_C-T]

I'm giving you a standing ovation, Sheryl!!! Darn right--EXTREMELY well-said!

Margo

 

[Bassett]

Sheryl, Very well said.

Right on.

 

[Jill]

[SIZE=12pt]"When he [barack Obama] says that he's not going to continue the Bush Tax Cuts -- Let me translate that into plain English. He's going to raise taxes by more than any President has ever raised taxes in the past. That is precisely the mistake that was made in 1929 and 1930 that took a recession, a difficult one, and made it into The Great Depression."[/SIZE]

-- Rudy Giuliani, October 14, 2008

 

[Jill]

Shouldn't Sara Palin address issues on shows like " meet The Press". 'Face the Nation", and "This Week" before she starts the entertainment circuit?

Frankly, no, Mary Lou. She's made herself pretty available for questions. She's also been treated very poorly (and unfairly) by much of the mainstream media. Why shouldn't she do SNL? They've been doing her, that's for sure.

 

[littlesteppers]

ML..I don't think Sarah could do anything you approve off..don't matter what she does..

She prob. gotto get ready to be Obamas Vice president anyways..