Yes, we can.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by 3894

Is borrowing money from China the better way to pay for our spending?

I owe you mojo.

[wendybeth]

Scaeagles, does the government military spending fuss you at all? Just wondering. Also, if not- where the hell do you think they get the money to do so?

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

Scaeagles, does the government military spending fuss you at all? Just wondering. Also, if not- where the hell do you think they get the money to do so?

I have no problem with taxation for Constitutionally mandated functions of the federal government. Well over half, and I'm sure it's over 75% though I do not know exact numbers, of federal spending is not for Constitutionally mandated functions. So, no, military spending doesn't anger me at all. Wasteful spending in all areas does, so to the point that military funding is wasted - and we would disagree on what constitutes wasted military spending - that is a problem.

[wendybeth]

Studying the American Revolution, especially the drafting of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution when viewed through the eyes of the original participants, I must say I disagree with your logic. The original patriots would be appalled at our world stance right now- we are little better than England was in our arrogance and imperialistic pursuits, no matter what guise (Democracy) we throw on them. We fought a Revolution over less- what makes you think it can't happen again? Everything is lining up for social upheaval, and it's just getting worse. When it hits you in the pocketbook, I suspect you too will join the ranks of those who cannot afford to be Republican anymore.

[Fab]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

Studying the American Revolution, especially the drafting of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution when viewed through the eyes of the original participants, I must say I disagree with your logic. The original patriots would be appalled at our world stance right now- we are little better than England was in our arrogance and imperialistic pursuits, no matter what guise (Democracy) we throw on them. We fought a Revolution over less- what makes you think it can't happen again? Everything is lining up for social upheaval, and it's just getting worse. When it hits you in the pocketbook, I suspect you too will join the ranks of those who cannot afford to be Republican anymore.

Because the majority of Americans are more concerned with who got booted off "Dancing with the Stars" and if Paris Hilton is flashing her privates than boring, complicated things like liberty and justice for all.