Is there any thing We can agree on (Page 21): I don't think you want hungry children using your tax money. I got mine---screw them. Right?

Glaucon

AuntiE wrote:

It depends on where you look. The school lunch pro... (show quote)

I don't think you want hungry children using your tax money. I got mine---screw them. Right?

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

Searching wrote:

Oh, I know you have no problem with feeding these ... (show quote)

If effort was expended to find and remove people, who have the wherewithal to feed their children, more funds would be available for those who are truly in need. As a volunteer tutor, I now make it my practice to take snacks to the library for my students. Initially the library employees had an issue; however, because we are in an enclosed, out of sight room, they have allowed it. We carefully clean all"evidence" of food being there. In past years, I have had students whose parents did not apply and were truly in need. Then there are the parents who can afford but work the system.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

slatten49 wrote:

:mrgreen: I intercepted said device, and it is now sitting, safely, in my den/man-cave, for "safekeeping".

Yeah, I thank the Lord, everyday, for your presence in my life! :hunf:

Not true. I have a tracking device on the device. What you have is the fake package. She is in possession of her device. Did you actually believe I would not find a way to assure she had the device? Honey chile, turnip trucks are finished for the season, therefore, I did not have a fall.

It is good you appreciate my presence. You know your life is better. :!: :!: :!:

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

AuntiE wrote:

Not true. I have a tracking device on the device. What you have is the fake package. She is in possession of her device. Did you actually believe I would not find a way to assure she had the device? Honey chile, turnip trucks are finished for the season, therefore, I did not have a fall.

It is good you appreciate my presence. You know your life is better. :!: :!: :!:

:shock: :hunf: :roll:

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

slatten49 wrote:

:shock: :hunf: :roll:

I can tell you are having such positive "vibes". :twisted: :-D :roll: :thumbup:

Glaucon

AuntiE wrote:

If effort was expended to find and remove people, ... (show quote)

Everyone knows that anecdotal evidence is not evidence. It is also known that it is better to have 99 kids go hungry than to feed one that I find not to be deserving. Republican?

Glaucon

Searching wrote:

Well, my list of must reads has just increased by your suggestion. Mind you, just my opinion, but it's imperative that we not give up connecting, finding common ground. :thumbup: :thumbup:

I participate in another discussion group and they have some advice that we, on this thread might want to +consider. I think it might reduce some obstacles to useful communication:

Keep it civil. Keep it relevant. Keep it clear. Keep it short. Keep it intelligent. Identify your assertions as fact or speculation. No typing in ALL-CAPS. And please read the article in its entirety before commenting.

Floyd Brown Loc: Milwaukee WI

Glaucon wrote:

I participate in another discussion group and they have some advice that we, on this thread might want to +consider. I think it might reduce some obstacles to useful communication:

Keep it civil. Keep it relevant. Keep it clear. Keep it short. Keep it intelligent. Identify your assertions as fact or speculation. No typing in ALL-CAPS. And please read the article in its entirety before commenting.

To keep in mind we are all lost souls looking for the light.

Glaucon

Floyd Brown wrote:

To keep in mind we are all lost souls looking for the light.

Floyd,

Not all of us.

Your response, though profound, is unrelated to my post. As I posted, I think it is important that we read the posts before we attempt to reply to them. It can make sense if we do it that way.

Glaucon

AuntiE wrote:

If effort was expended to find and remove people, ... (show quote)

What would you guess is the percentage of people who "work the system?"

Glaucon

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Floyd Brown Loc: Milwaukee WI

Glaucon wrote:

Floyd,

Not all of us.

Your response, though profound, is unrelated to my post. As I posted, I think it is important that we read the posts before we attempt to reply to them. It can make sense if we do it that way.

Okay you are not a lost soul & you are not looking for the right.
No

Then are you a lost soul & have found the right?

Okay you are not a lost soul & you want to tell us what is right.

Ricko Loc: Florida

lpnmajor wrote:

Then we can agree on that. Dems and repubs have driven this country to the brink. Let's also agree to dump them in 2014 & 2016. Simple.

ipnmajor-we may be better served if we had a constitutional amendment dictating that for a period of 4 years the Congress (House & Senate) will be controlled by one party (Rep/Dem) and during that same period the president shall be of the opposing party with the roles reversing every 4 years. This would provide for better checks and balances than the current system. I do not believe the country is well served when one party controls it all with no checks and balances. This would result in single party presidential races each 4 years thereby reducing the lies by one half. Where am I going wrong ? Good Luck America ~!!!