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[Reagan]

 

This ought to drive the commie-libs crazy!

[LumRaiderFan]

This will drive almost 100% of Washington politicians crazy, we need to beak the cycle of expecting elected officials to go to Washington to bring home fluff for their specific districts / states.

This will, no doubt, be the most unpopular department in Washington.

[thetragichippy]

3 hours ago, LumRaiderFan said:

This will drive almost 100% of Washington politicians crazy, we need to beak the cycle of expecting elected officials to go to Washington to bring home fluff for their specific districts / states.

This will, no doubt, be the most unpopular department in Washington.

Maybe.....but it should be popular to the people that actually care about money spent and what it's spent on.....I can see it now....

$500,000 study of how new roads effect the breeding of mosquito's - CUT

[LumRaiderFan]

1 hour ago, thetragichippy said:

Maybe.....but it should be popular to the people that actually care about money spent and what it's spent on.....I can see it now....

$500,000 study of how new roads effect the breeding of mosquito's - CUT

Agree, I think it’s a great move.

[Reagan]

 

Who can disagree with this?!

[5GallonBucket]

Did I hear Elon correctly that he and vivek are not taking a paycheck?

[Reagan]

I just heard we spent $500 Million in Russia to study cats.  Anyone actually gullible enough to think that money actually went to study cats?!   SMH!  

[Reagan]

 

 

[Reagan]

 

 

[Reagan]

 

 

[baddog]

 

[Eagle11]

And put 50% of every dollar saved/cut towards care for our veterans.

[SmashMouth]

15 minutes ago, Eagle11 said:

And put 50% of every dollar saved/cut towards care for our veterans.

I would respectfully disagree. Btw, both my parents were United States Marines - my Dad was a lifer... 30 years.

First, we need to address the deficit.

I would say that the administration needs to come up with (and adhere to) a budget for ALL programs while making sure there are ample funds for veteran's programs. I wouldn't just start throwing money at ANY program without a realistic budget. Additionally, as relates to veterans, I would hope for a revamped VA before I just poured money into that cesspool of inefficiency.

Let's get the deficit addressed first which is only going to happen with unpopular and difficult cuts and doing away with frivolous uncontrolled spending. I'm not saying to kick veterans to the curb. I'm saying that we need to get our house in order before we keep spending additional monies that we don't really have.

[Eagle11]

1 minute ago, SmashMouth said:

I would respectfully disagree. Btw, both my parents were United States Marines - my Dad was a lifer... 30 years.

First, we need to address the deficit.

I would say that the administration needs to come up with (and adhere to) a budget for ALL programs while making sure there are ample funds for veteran's programs. I wouldn't just start throwing money at ANY program without a realistic budget. Additionally, as relates to veterans, I would hope for a revamped VA before I just poured money into that cesspool of inefficiency.

Let's get the deficit addressed first which is only going to happen with unpopular and difficult cuts and doing away with frivolous uncontrolled spending. I'm not saying to kick veterans to the curb. I'm saying that we need to get our house in order before we keep spending additional monies that we don't really have.

I am with you on that. That is why I say 50% and not every dollar.

I believe there is enough savings that we can do both. Total revamp of VA

This country has been throwing money around like Phil Mickelson and John Daly in the high roller room at Bellagio.

[SmashMouth]

54 minutes ago, Eagle11 said:

I believe there is enough savings that we can do both.

While I can definitely appreciate your sentiment towards our vets, with a 36 trillion dollar debt (and counting), I would say that doing both is not feasible. 50% savings on wasteful spending isn't going to clear that debt up. Private sector donations would be the way to go. For those who feel that strongly about helping out our vets, donate time, money (if you have it) and professional resources (pro bono work). 

We need to quit relying on the government to be our savior. They are the exact opposite.

Separate yourself from government reliance. As people depend on handouts, they become passive. They don't push through obstacles. They wait for government help. Certainly there are plenty of those who do require assistance, but there are way too many that bleed the system - including our beloved politicians. They use frivolous handouts and deficit spending to garner votes - and to line their pockets.

The vets are very important - but so is the well-being of ALL Americans and the strength of our economy.

[Eagle11]

4 minutes ago, SmashMouth said:

While I can definitely appreciate your sentiment towards our vets, with a 36 trillion dollar debt (and counting), I would say that doing both is not feasible. 50% savings on wasteful spending isn't going to clear that debt up. Private sector donations would be the way to go. For those who feel that strongly about helping out our vets, donate time, money (if you have it) and professional resources (pro bono work). 

We need to quit relying on the government to be our savior. They are the exact opposite.

Separate yourself from government reliance. As people depend on handouts, they become passive. They don't push through obstacles. They wait for government help. Certainly there are plenty of those who do require assistance, but there are way too many that bleed the system - including our beloved politicians. They use frivolous handouts and deficit spending to garner votes - and to line their pockets.

The vets are very important - but so is the well-being of ALL Americans and the strength of our economy.

When I am speaking of veterans I do not view them as dependent on handouts. Yes, there are many in America that depend on government to carry them along but not vets. This country spent billions of dollars sending them off to war, we can spend the same to take care of them when they return from war. 

If we could stop funding useless studies around the world, sending billions to countries that hate us and funding departments in Washington DC (Dept. of Education being one) the savings would start.

I agree with you that tough, unpopular choices will have to be made but veteran care would be off the table for me.

And a huge Thank You to your parents for their service

[SmashMouth]

20 minutes ago, Eagle11 said:

1. When I am speaking of veterans I do not view them as dependent on handouts. Yes, there are many in America that depend on government to carry them along but not vets. This country spent billions of dollars sending them off to war, we can spend the same to take care of them when they return from war. 

If we could stop funding useless studies around the world, sending billions to countries that hate us and funding departments in Washington DC (Dept. of Education being one) the savings would start.

I agree with you that tough, unpopular choices will have to be made but veteran care would be off the table for me.

2. And a huge Thank You to your parents for their service

1. I don’t consider that a handout whatsoever either. I just think we have to focus on the debt and deficit spending first and foremost. I certainly appreciate your concern for our vets. 
2. I’m sure they would appreciate your thanks. Thank you for the recognition.