Man tries using EBT card for bail: your hard earned tax dollars put to good use

[spkn^GRMN]

Obama shares the same lineage as Bush, and before people started getting onto the O bandwagon, who was an internet sensation that kept popping up on social networking sites as choice of the young generation's pick for President? Ron Paul.

Then the Obama campaign organizers used that very tool against Ron Paul's supporters... social networking sites. We witnessed a Corporate brainwashing with our very own eyes using the tools that we all thought we were immune from such mind control, the internet.

Obama did share Bush, new boss looks like the old boss. Are you a Ron Pauler?
Is this the O bandwagon zone in here?

[Egilbe]

If I knew Ron Paul had a chance, I would vote for him. I've been able to vote since the 2004 Presidential elections, but I lived in Texas and knew my vote would be useless if it went to Kerry or someone other than GWB. I've never registered yet, because in my opinion my vote doesn't really matter even if I were registered to vote.

It matters in local and regional elections more than the presidential elections. Vote, you slug!

[spkn^GRMN]

If I knew Ron Paul had a chance, I would vote for him. I've been able to vote since the 2004 Presidential elections, but I lived in Texas and knew my vote would be useless if it went to Kerry or someone other than GWB. I've never registered yet, because in my opinion my vote doesn't really matter even if I were registered to vote.

Kudos to you! Your vote counts so register up and remember, Congress holds just as much power if not more, that's where you can make a difference.

[B3sat16v]

Personally, I'd rather have the privilege of voting in a country like Germany... maybe one day.

Door is open, what keeps you in the US?

[DUTCHMANia]

Pissing people off like you.

I've been doing that from accros the pond for years

[B3sat16v]

Pissing people off like you.

Poor bambino.... He thinks he pisses me off... I would not give you the time of day...

[Run L1ke H3LL]

Then the Obama campaign organizers used that very tool against Ron Paul's supporters... social networking sites. We witnessed a Corporate brainwashing with our very own eyes using the tools that we all thought we were immune from such mind control, the internet.

That and the fact that the Obama camp essentially bought the poor vote.

[DUTCHMANia]

That and the fact that the Obama camp essentially bought the poor vote.

which wouldn't be a problem if there weren't so many poor people. But that part is hard to rime with your worldview.

[B3sat16v]

Then why do you care if I stay here or don't?

I am just giving you advice. If you are so unhappy here, why do you not become and ex-patriot and live abroad? You are the one that likes to get all butt-hurt and call others names etc.

[B3sat16v]

I think you have a man crush on me.

Here we go again....

Good day to you young lad.

[Jader Pack]

I am just giving you advice. If you are so unhappy here, why do you not become and ex-patriot and live abroad? You are the one that likes to get all butt-hurt and call others names etc.

It's "ex-patriate."

[B3sat16v]

It's "ex-patriate."

Thank you! My computer did not catch that.

[zaYG]

I know the differences, I've studied history, economics, & religions. I'm an old bastard who's read more than enough to form rational & intelligent summations of various contrasts between each. You need a refresh course on the other hand.

Apparently you don't know enough to realize socialism depends on industry being owned by the government while fascism depends on a close relationship between government and industry

[spkn^GRMN]

Apparently you don't know enough to realize socialism depends on industry being owned by the government while fascism depends on a close relationship between government and industry

What is your agenda and what are you trying to prove here? You're the only one claiming the US is a fascist nation and guess what? You'll continue to be the only one since you have NO idea what you're speaking of. It's become embarrassing for you.

You espoused America is like Italy from the '30s. Since when has the US every been ruled by an evil dictatorial fascist leader??? Fascism has many more intrical key elements besides a govt & industrial relationship. Also fascism opposes liberal democracy, and doesn't recognize liberalism or conservatism, it's ruled by a single leader( the supreme dictator). Do we have authoritarianism or nationalism dictated by a ruling leader or the bourgeoisie in America? Until you fully comprehend, study, read, and learn what the hell you're trying to endorse, please... it's embarrassing.

[PsyberVW]

Please ignore the fact that this video is from Fox News. The point of the video is the same.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/155986616...ylist_id=87937

And this is not an isolated incident. I spoke to a man in the city the other day who told me that while he was on unemployment (two years) he was able to fund 7 cruises to the Caribbean. If it doesn't anger you that people can fund vacations, drug habits and bail with you and your families hard earned money then I lost all hope for the US.

Unemployment insurance isn't a hand out. You have to qualify first, and that means you have to pay some share into the system. Then, you can only draw out based on what you put in. There is a limit to how long you can draw, and what you must do to rebuild your account (get a job, keep it for x days, etc...)

Beyond that - what people do with their unemployment insurance check is up to them. They still have lives to live, and while looking for a job is a 9-5 "job" in itself - so what if they still want to keep work/life balance?

Hell, if you know anything about this system, then you know that you're a sucker for always paying into it and never taking out of it.

[PsyberVW]

Can we separate welfare from unemployment? Have the talking heads got us so confused that we don't know the difference anymore?

Apparently so.

And don't forget that the person taking those cruises may have racked up a ton of credit/airline miles during his 5 year career prior to collecting unemployment (which is an insurance we all pay into, not a "tax".)

[spkn^GRMN]

Hell, if you know anything about this system, then you know that you're a sucker for always paying into it and never taking out of it.

I think my head is about to explode after read this.

[Run L1ke H3LL]

Apparently so.

And don't forget that the person taking those cruises may have racked up a ton of credit/airline miles during his 5 year career prior to collecting unemployment (which is an insurance we all pay into, not a "tax".)

A 25 year old is not saving up enough credit to go on 7 free cruises. Let's try to be realistic. Also to address what you're saying about where UC money comes from. The federal government lends money to the states for unemployment insurance when the states run short of funds. In general, this can happen when the unemployment rate is high, like in today's economy. So where does the fed get that money? That's right. Taxes.

[PsyberVW]

All these arguments of entitlement stemming from taxes are tiring and boorish. It's like when people get mad at cops and say "you work for me because I pay your paycheck."

It's grossly untrue and over simplistic - juevenille at best to think it's a valid argument at all..

A 25 year old is not saving up enough credit to go on 7 free cruises. Let's try to be realistic. Also to address what you're saying about where UC money comes from. The federal government lends money to the states for unemployment insurance when the states run short of funds. In general, this can happen when the unemployment rate is high, like in today's economy. So where does the fed get that money? That's right. Taxes.

Too many assumptions on your part - and they do not discount my argument what-so-ever. The part in bold is the biggest flaw in your argument, as your statement is neither absolute nor fact. We don't know the full story.

Next - the Unemployment Insurance is a benefit that we all pay into while we are working. Yes it's true that over 30 states have borrowed billions from the Fed, but that hardly means it's "my money" or that it is "wasted." Because regardless of where the individual spent the money - the states are responsible for paying back the loan with interest. What do you call earning interest on your money? That's right - investment.

[Run L1ke H3LL]

Your hung up on my story like its the only important aspect of this thread. The crux of the issue is that people are WASTING tax dollars that they receive either through unemployment, welfare or other financial assistance programs. Provisions need to be instilled so that tax dollars are spent more responsibly.

[windi]

In Socialist Germany, even lowly fry cooks working at McDonald's make 15 EUROS per hour. Think about that, not dollars, but EUROS... which ever since USA took on GWB Jr's war on Iraq, the dollar has been worth less than the Euro.

First off all, the starting wage at McDonald's in Germany is around EUR8/hour. Not 15.

Second of all, Germany is not socialist.

People need to ****ing learn what socialism is. It is not high taxes. It is not having social services or things like welfare or single payer health care.
And since last time I checked Germany does not have 'social' ownership of the means of production, Germany is not socialist.

[Jader Pack]

First off all, the starting wage at McDonald's in Germany is around EUR8/hour. Not 15.

Second of all, Germany is not socialist.

People need to ****ing learn what socialism is. It is not high taxes. It is not having social services or things like welfare or single payer health care.
And since last time I checked Germany does not have 'social' ownership of the means of production, Germany is not socialist.

Socialism is a broad term but one widely accepted use refers to public ownership of or central planning of, or otherwise removing or dampening the effect of market forces on, a company or segment of the economy.

Government controlled (or paid-for) health care is thus rightly referred to as "socialized" health care. That doesn't make Germany or other such countries "socialist" on the whole, but it does make them more "socialist" than the USA in that respect.

Welfare is another example.

[zaYG]

What is your agenda and what are you trying to prove here? You're the only one claiming the US is a fascist nation and guess what? You'll continue to be the only one since you have NO idea what you're speaking of. It's become embarrassing for you.

You espoused America is like Italy from the '30s. Since when has the US every been ruled by an evil dictatorial fascist leader??? Fascism has many more intrical key elements besides a govt & industrial relationship. Also fascism opposes liberal democracy, and doesn't recognize liberalism or conservatism, it's ruled by a single leader( the supreme dictator). Do we have authoritarianism or nationalism dictated by a ruling leader or the bourgeoisie in America? Until you fully comprehend, study, read, and learn what the hell you're trying to endorse, please... it's embarrassing.

My agenda? Truth. I'm a libertarian, but I hate idiots who blame all of our problems solely on "poor people stealing your hard earned money" because that isn't the main problem here.

And I actually know exactly what I'm talking about. I can even summon zukiphile here so he can agree with me on that point and bore the thread to death.

And once again, I never said we were a fascist nation, I said our economic system was extremely close to the fascist economic system.

[zaYG]

I think my head is about to explode after read this.

It was pretty obviously a tongue-in-cheek statement.

[B3sat16v]

I used the term more jokingly then accurately, you know to catch the attention of individuals who believe European countries are socialist. Also 8 Euros is almost $11 an hour, I know a lot of people would love to work at McDonald's if the wages were that high here.

You also have to think about the cost of living. Which you have not taken into account.

i.e. 75K in CA equates to 55K is VA (Just as an example).

[B3sat16v]

First off all, the starting wage at McDonald's in Germany is around EUR8/hour. Not 15.

Second of all, Germany is not socialist.

People need to ****ing learn what socialism is. It is not high taxes. It is not having social services or things like welfare or single payer health care.
And since last time I checked Germany does not have 'social' ownership of the means of production, Germany is not socialist.

It is a bit more Socialistic than the USA. And yes, it is not fully Socialistic, but it has Socialistic tendencies to achieve a balance with say Capitalism. Lets think of it as the gray area....