Will you bend?

What makes you think for one second that big government would spend your tax monet to help the poor? Have they done a good job of that so far? They use money they DON"T have to start wars and you think they would bring troops home and use the (fake money/debt) to help the poor?
Dream on.
People abuse the system too. Many collect welfare that do not need or deserve it. Who can decide better if your neighbor is in need you or big government?. Of course some people would only look out for themselves and not help thier neighbor, but most will help. Keep in mind also that many welfare recipients only look out for themselves and are not willing to try to make it on thier own when they are perfectly capable. Of course government can get in the way of people who have a mild disability from doing something they are capable of too because of regulations ect. I am one of those. I have a mild seizure disorder and want to start a small boarding kennel on my property in an agricultural zoned area and can't because of all of the rules and regs of state, local and federal gov. I don't/ can't collect welfare because of my husbands income and no ss ddisability because I was a stay at home home shooling mom so I didn't get enough work hours to collect ss. I could have a pen full of hunting dogs, pigs, or anything else but would have to spend a fortune to set up a very small boarding business. Of course I could just do it off the grid and hope for the best, but what happens if they catch me and decide to take action? Big government forces people in to bad situations and kills dreams. You have to have money to make money or get in debt and hope like heck you can get out of it. Why should my husband have to have it all on his shoulders? But I don't want your tax money. I want the government to get out of the way and let me make money right here on my land. As long as I'm not bothering anyone why not? Why should I have to pay tens of thousands of dollars for permits and oh you would not believe the list of things they say i have to do. It all added up to over 100,000 in mostly paperwork before getting started and even a sign permit? Widening my driveway? And the road in front of my house? Keep in mind I live in a rural area and there is very little traffic and i am talkind about a ten dog kennel. Kid of a doggie dude ranch with lots of room to run and a nice warm place to sleep and me to play with and love them.

I think the true direction of peace will gain a lot of support in this country. After the people have just been lied to by our new president. It is a great way to start the change in the right direction. End the War .. Feed the people. We can then start helping each other. I watched how WE helped each other after 911 and katrina. We did better than our govt institutions. Americans have big hearts let us give our money to who we want.
Peace

He advocates ending the wars and taking care of those currently dependent on government subsidies. But there will be a transition away from welfare. It will take time but he is not in favor of just ending welfare tomorrow and leave people homeless and starving.

I can't volunteer my medical skills - would have to buy insurance that I cannot afford, as I am not getting a paycheck, I am trying to volunteer...

I can't take homemade bread to the food bank...

I can't take home canned goods either...

I can't teach yoga to the old folks, I am not "certified" and someone might get hurt...

even with spending cuts. We'd just be stealing from our grandchildren. Give them 1%, sacrifice 100% of the Principle. What's that they say about the road to hell?

I'm starting to feel that the only thing that will wake this country up, is the death of the U.S. dollar. Frightening.

I won't bend.

We now have massive government, and we got here one "bend" at a time.

I think I heard a while back that Montana has a good 'welfare' program, if such a thing can be good. They don't give 'handouts', but don't let people starve either. I could accept the government providing the absolute most bare essential lifeline for those who would starve in the street without it.

If I were king, I'd end the drug war immediately, turn the empty prisons into open-door survival quarters for the destitute. Allow labor providers to set up office right next door to give them the opportunity to work their way out of destitution. Allow corporate sponsors to help fund the facility, perhaps weaning it off of the taxpayers back completely.

I would maintain the strongest military in the world, but it would be for national defense ONLY, no bases around the world, just DEFENSE.

There's no perfect plan, but something like this could be a step in the right direction, an intermediary step if you would....

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We don't know how to mind our own business
'Cause the whole worlds got to be just like us
Now we are fighting a war over there
No matter who's the winner
We can't pay the cost
'Cause there's a monster on the loose

and he was talking to someone about the dead anti war movement. I think that the only way for us to get more people involved is through the anti war movement. It needs a huge shot in the arm since Obama took office but with the escalations in violence it maybe a prime time to pick up the torch.

I don't think we are going to get through to the average independent voters by telling them a currency crisis will come if we don't do something to change course soon. They look at you like you are nuts....they have been brain washed by the think positive pc movement. The young people can't even be convinced too easily that social security and medicare are there just to rob them blind to pay for a bunch of rich old folks' retirement.

But yea if we could get antiwar going then we have a shot, remember you can run on anything you like; its politics. Nothing says we can't have a change of heart after the all the troops are home. Remember war is the health of the state so if you want to stop the growth of government you have to stop the wars. Reducing the empire should be our number one priority.

We already know what issues to compromise and not compromise via Dr. Paul:

Foreign Policy: The Iraq War must end as quickly as possible with removal of all our soldiers from the region. We must initiate the return of our soldiers from around the world, including Korea, Japan, Europe and the entire Middle East. We must cease the war propaganda, threats of a blockade and plans for attacks on Iran, nor should we re-ignite the cold war with Russia over Georgia. We must be willing to talk to all countries and offer friendship and trade and travel to all who are willing. We must take off the table the threat of a nuclear first strike against all nations.

Privacy: We must protect the privacy and civil liberties of all persons under US jurisdiction. We must repeal or radically change the Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act, and the FISA legislation. We must reject the notion and practice of torture, eliminations of habeas corpus, secret tribunals, and secret prisons. We must deny immunity for corporations that spy willingly on the people for the benefit of the government. We must reject the unitary presidency, the illegal use of signing statements and excessive use of executive orders.

The National Debt: We believe that there should be no increase in the national debt. The burden of debt placed on the next generation is unjust and already threatening our economy and the value of our dollar. We must pay our bills as we go along and not unfairly place this burden on a future generation.

The Federal Reserve: We seek a thorough investigation, evaluation and audit of the Federal Reserve System and its cozy relationships with the banking, corporate, and other financial institutions.

These four points are the minimum.