Comments on: Morning Bell: Bring Honesty Back to War Funding http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:16:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Brenda, California http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-8272 Brenda, California Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:49:25 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-8272 I couldn't have said it better. I am ashamed of our government too, not only for the weakness we show our terrorist friends, the terrible financial burden they continue to pile on citizens, but most of all to try to change our American Constitution. The only thing that can pull us back from liberals and Socialists is to vote out ( if we still have that right ) them out of office. I will always have pride in America but we have to keep it strong to survive. I couldn't have said it better. I am ashamed of our government too, not only for the weakness we show our terrorist friends, the terrible financial burden they continue to pile on citizens, but most of all to try to change our American Constitution. The only thing that can pull us back from liberals and Socialists is to vote out ( if we still have that right ) them out of office.

I will always have pride in America but we have to keep it strong to survive.

]]> By: C B LAW, Sr. http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6922 C B LAW, Sr. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:51:57 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6922 Folks: it has become crystal clear that Congress is BROKEN, and so DYSFUNCTIONAL that it's a major embarrassment. I agree with the concept that the very first step to cure that is for we Americans to VOTE OUT ALL INCUMBANTS--vote only for new candidates. But that's only a FIRST step, which will (maybe) get their attention; next step is for us to get serious about establishing TERM LIMITS for all Congress and Senate Jobs..( Maybe two or three 2 yr terms for Congress--and maybe one or two 6 yr terms for the US Senate)--no more "career Legislators)----Let them go to Washington for a few years of that heady experience, and then come home and live like the rest of us...No more career politicians; No more oppulent lifestyles at the taxpayers expense; no more congressional pension...that's the most unfair system imaginable! YECH ! How could we have let that happen? There would be so many benefits from establishing Term Limits! If we fail to do that we are overlooking a very real and ticking time-bomb. Our national legislatures ( both Houses) have become totally twisted...they really don't know anything but that very corrupted and dysfunctional system; the few members that have any principles left are just barely able to hang on, because the majority is in control and can ruin those that don't "sign on and go with the flow"...Just look at the terible actions in the past few years...can you imagine such a horror story? Approving and funding a War-without-a-reason; letting the financial industry get right out of control, (despite many warnings of troubles ),then, the BAILOUT of those Financial giants (despite the solid opposition of the public; it's sickening! Term limits has been popular with the public for a long time now. Why not get on with it? We badly need them....I can't think of any other way to get congress back in control of its citizens. Right now congress is totally OUT--OF-CONTROL. Folks: it has become crystal clear that Congress is BROKEN, and so DYSFUNCTIONAL that it's a major embarrassment. I agree with the concept that the very first step to cure that is for we Americans to VOTE OUT ALL INCUMBANTS–vote only for new candidates. But that's only a FIRST step, which will (maybe) get their attention; next step is for us to get serious about establishing TERM LIMITS for all Congress and Senate Jobs..( Maybe two or three 2 yr terms for Congress–and maybe one or two 6 yr terms for the US Senate)–no more "career Legislators)—-Let them go to Washington for a few years of that heady experience, and then come home and live like the rest of us…No more career politicians; No more oppulent lifestyles at the taxpayers expense; no more congressional pension…that's the most unfair system imaginable! YECH ! How could we have let that happen? There would be so many benefits from establishing Term Limits! If we fail to do that we are overlooking a very real and ticking time-bomb. Our national legislatures ( both Houses) have become totally twisted…they really don't know anything but that very corrupted and dysfunctional system; the few members that have any principles left are just barely able to hang on, because the majority is in control and can ruin those that don't "sign on and go with the flow"…Just look at the terible actions in the past few years…can you imagine such a horror story? Approving and funding a War-without-a-reason; letting the financial industry get right out of control, (despite many warnings of troubles ),then, the BAILOUT of those Financial giants (despite the solid opposition of the public; it's sickening! Term limits has been popular with the public for a long time now. Why not get on with it? We badly need them….I can't think of any other way to get congress back in control of its citizens. Right now congress is totally OUT–OF-CONTROL.

]]> By: Dwight Arrington, So http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6761 Dwight Arrington, So Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:45:23 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6761 I'll agree that the crooks on Wall Street should be hung from the lamp posts. However, it was the POLITICIANS and the BUREAUCRATS who were SUPPOSED to OVERSEE agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. People like Barney Frank , Chris Dodd and were the people who THREATENED lending institutions with if they did not loan money to people who they KNEW could not and would not pay it back! Sure the Wall Street thieves emptied the vaults but it was YOUR inept,corrupt, POLITICIANS and BUREAUCRATS in DC that left the door to the vault open and looked the other way!!!! Now, like a bunch of FOOLS we let THEM vote to let THEM "fix" the problem that THEY created in the first place! Of course WE the American working fools that they ALL claim to love and respect so much , picks up the tab for THEIR INEPTNESS and CORRUPTION. You know, the guy ALWAYS tells the girl that he respects her when he has her pants down in the back seat! Lastly has ANYONE heard a single question asked by ANY moderator from ANY network to ANY of the candidates about ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION? The politicians claim we have a healthcare "CRISIS" but are they doing anything to prevent the 12-20 MILLION ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS from accessing OUR TAXPAYER-FUNDED services? NO! Are they drafting legislation that would prevent the children of ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS from becoming AUTOMATIC CITIZENS thus being enabling them to sign up for programs like Medicaid. NO, they are not! Why not? Because politicians Like Lindsey Graham and Ted Kennedy are using YOUR TAX MONEY to fund organizations like LaRazza (The Race) an Hispanic open borders lobby who was given FIFTEEN MILLION of YOUR tax dollars to lobby for AMNESTY for ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS! The politicians were simply BUYING the Hispanic votes with YOUR MONEY and giving corporations cheap NON-AMERICAN workers. WAKE UP PEOPLE! BOOT THESE CORRUPT SLOBS TO THE CURB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll agree that the crooks on Wall Street should be hung from the lamp posts. However, it was the POLITICIANS and the BUREAUCRATS who were SUPPOSED to OVERSEE agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. People like Barney Frank , Chris Dodd and were the people who THREATENED lending institutions with if they did not loan money to people who they KNEW could not and would not pay it back! Sure the Wall Street thieves emptied the vaults but it was YOUR inept,corrupt, POLITICIANS and BUREAUCRATS in DC that left the door to the vault open and looked the other way!!!!

Now, like a bunch of FOOLS we let THEM vote to let THEM "fix" the problem that THEY created in the first place! Of course WE the American working fools that they ALL claim to love and respect so much , picks up the tab for THEIR INEPTNESS and CORRUPTION. You know, the guy ALWAYS tells the girl that he respects her when he has her pants down in the back seat!

Lastly has ANYONE heard a single question asked by ANY moderator from ANY network to ANY of the candidates about ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION? The politicians claim we have a healthcare "CRISIS" but are they doing anything to prevent the 12-20 MILLION ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS from accessing OUR TAXPAYER-FUNDED services? NO! Are they drafting legislation that would prevent the children of ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS from becoming AUTOMATIC CITIZENS thus being enabling them to sign up for programs like Medicaid. NO, they are not! Why not? Because politicians Like Lindsey Graham and Ted Kennedy are using YOUR TAX MONEY to fund organizations like LaRazza (The Race) an Hispanic open borders lobby who was given FIFTEEN MILLION of YOUR tax dollars to lobby for AMNESTY for ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS! The politicians were simply BUYING the Hispanic votes with YOUR MONEY and giving corporations cheap NON-AMERICAN workers.

WAKE UP PEOPLE! BOOT THESE CORRUPT SLOBS TO THE CURB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Lisa LaRosee, Massac http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6744 Lisa LaRosee, Massac Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:41:56 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6744 This article was right on the money. So much for Senator Shumers' promise. Earmarks have become a common occurance and should be stopped. Are there any honest politicians left? Maybe starting all over might help. Electing inexperienced people, might be the answer. They have not learned how to borrow for special pet projects. What are taxpayers funding without even knowing anything about it? Should the government be bailing everyone and everything out? Free market seems fair. This article was right on the money. So much for Senator Shumers' promise. Earmarks have become a common occurance and should be stopped. Are there any honest politicians left? Maybe starting all over might help. Electing inexperienced people, might be the answer. They have not learned how to borrow for special pet projects. What are taxpayers funding without even knowing anything about it? Should the government be bailing everyone and everything out? Free market seems fair.

]]> By: Kenneth Whitaker Ce http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6665 Kenneth Whitaker Ce Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:36:08 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6665 I aggree we need to stop this Dishonesty In Congress, and return it to an Honest congress, and If Congressman don't wish to be honest then we can Vote them out of office and put in some who will. Ken Whitaker, May God Be with America. I aggree we need to stop this Dishonesty In Congress, and return it to an Honest congress, and If Congressman don't wish to be honest then we can Vote them out of office and put in some who will.

Ken Whitaker,

May God Be with America.

]]> By: Bert Bloodworth, Mid http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6639 Bert Bloodworth, Mid Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:29:25 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6639 Dear Friends, If you're anything like me, you've been more than a little concerned these past few days as you've watched the "meltdown" occur in Washington, on Wall Street, and yes, on Main Street. And while we are all being negatively effected by this travesty, our elected officials are busily blaming someone else for what's happened. "It's the greedy guys on Wall Street ! ", or "It's the Regulators who should have done there job better ! ", or "It's the Democrats !", or "It's the Republicans", or "It's the American people, who borrowed too much, created too much debt, blah, blah, blah !!!" Have you heard one Congressman or Senator who has had the courage to say that he or she bears some blame, that his or her party is responsible in the slightest way? I haven't, and I've been listening very carefully. There is a big outcry to trot the leaders on Wall Street before Congress and "pin them to the wall' for causing all of this. But they didn't cause it all. The presidential Election will probably be won, or lost to some degree, on the basis of our desire to make one party or the other "accountable" for what's happened. Our Washington Representation is betting that we will probably not get to the core of the problem, because we'll take our collective eye off the reality that there are 468 people in the USA up for re-election on November 4, (435 in the US House Of Representatives and 33 in the Senate) all of whom have consistently shunned accountability for any part of the financial mess we face. Many, far too many, of these Incumbents are career politicians, not the citizen legislators that the framers of our Constitution envisioned. They are "fat cat" professionals who have sold you and your future out to the good life in Washington, to the incessant influence of big spending lobbyists, and to the mantra of party politics. It is time that these folks came home to stay, and that we as Americans work together to put a whole new bunch on the floor of the House and Senate to finally get our beloved country headed in the right direction. It is our obligation as American Voters to bring them HOME! Enough Is Enough!!! It makes little or no difference that these new folks are Democrat or Republican. You have been betrayed by both parties. What IS important, however, is that they be "NEW", and that they HEAR our collective message as individual voters, and that message ring in each of their ears as they begin their work in late January. Our message will be loud and clear - we have FIRED the old Congress (or as many as we could), and we expect these new men and women to truly cooperate with one another and lead this country in a way that we as Americans can take pride in. The folks in Washington who we thought were working for us, have been working for themselves for far too long. Obama and McCain are both right - it's time for a change, a 100% change in Congress. The task at hand is a simple one; simply deny any incumbent US Representative and/or US Senator the right to return to Washington except to pack their belongings. Vote for the OTHER GUY! We Must Act NOW!!! God Bless, Bert Bloodworth Dear Friends,

If you're anything like me, you've been more than a little concerned these past few days as you've watched the "meltdown" occur in Washington, on Wall Street, and yes, on Main Street. And while we are all being negatively effected by this travesty, our elected officials are busily blaming someone else for what's happened. "It's the greedy guys on Wall Street ! ", or "It's the Regulators who should have done there job better ! ", or "It's the Democrats !", or "It's the Republicans", or "It's the American people, who borrowed too much, created too much debt, blah, blah, blah !!!"

Have you heard one Congressman or Senator who has had the courage to say that he or she bears some blame, that his or her party is responsible in the slightest way? I haven't, and I've been listening very carefully.

There is a big outcry to trot the leaders on Wall Street before Congress and "pin them to the wall' for causing all of this. But they didn't cause it all. The presidential Election will probably be won, or lost to some degree, on the basis of our desire to make one party or the other "accountable" for what's happened.

Our Washington Representation is betting that we will probably not get to the core of the problem, because we'll take our collective eye off the reality that there are 468 people in the USA up for re-election on November 4, (435 in the US House Of Representatives and 33 in the Senate) all of whom have consistently shunned accountability for any part of the financial mess we face. Many, far too many, of these Incumbents are career politicians, not the citizen legislators that the framers of our Constitution envisioned. They are "fat cat" professionals who have sold you and your future out to the good life in Washington, to the incessant influence of big spending lobbyists, and to the mantra of party politics. It is time that these folks came home to stay, and that we as Americans work together to put a whole new bunch on the floor of the House and Senate to finally get our beloved country headed in the right direction. It is our obligation as American Voters to bring them HOME!

Enough Is Enough!!!

It makes little or no difference that these new folks are Democrat or Republican. You have been betrayed by both parties. What IS important, however, is that they be "NEW", and that they HEAR our collective message as individual voters, and that message ring in each of their ears as they begin their work in late January. Our message will be loud and clear – we have FIRED the old Congress (or as many as we could), and we expect these new men and women to truly cooperate with one another and lead this country in a way that we as Americans can take pride in.

The folks in Washington who we thought were working for us, have been working for themselves for far too long. Obama and McCain are both right – it's time for a change, a 100% change in Congress.

The task at hand is a simple one; simply deny any incumbent US Representative and/or US Senator the right to return to Washington except to pack their belongings. Vote for the OTHER GUY!

We Must Act NOW!!!

God Bless,

Bert Bloodworth

]]> By: Darvin Dowdy, Houst http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6636 Darvin Dowdy, Houst Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:51:07 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6636 The American voter chose the absolute 2 worst candidates within each of the 2 major political parties and they sit around fretting now wondering why things went wrong! We had a primary process with good people, true leaders available. Fred Thompson, Duncan Hunter, Mitt Romney or even Tom Tancredo. But they got no support. The fickle, unenlightened American voter has what it deserves. They should stop complaining. They made these choices. Thank you Iowa. Thank you New Hampshire. And thank you South Carolina! You people have seriously injured our nation. Congratulations. Darvin Dowdy The American voter chose the absolute 2 worst candidates within each of the 2 major political parties and they sit around fretting now wondering why things went wrong! We had a primary process with good people, true leaders available. Fred Thompson, Duncan Hunter, Mitt Romney or even Tom Tancredo. But they got no support.

The fickle, unenlightened American voter has what it deserves. They should stop complaining. They made these choices. Thank you Iowa. Thank you New Hampshire. And thank you South Carolina! You people have seriously injured our nation. Congratulations. Darvin Dowdy

]]> By: John C. Chambers Pel http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6629 John C. Chambers Pel Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:15:29 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6629 I have been advocating to vote anti-incumbent to my friends and contacts and vote a new crew in every time an election comes up. Also they need to throw all the special interest groups out of Washington and all the state capitals. WE THE PEOPLE need to wake up and take back what our founding fathers gave us! Thanks for all you do! I have been advocating to vote anti-incumbent to my friends and contacts and vote a new crew in every time an election comes up. Also they need to throw all the special interest groups out of Washington and all the state capitals.

WE THE PEOPLE need to wake up and take back what our founding fathers gave us!

Thanks for all you do!

]]> By: Melody, Holly Spring http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6604 Melody, Holly Spring Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:52:13 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6604 Firing all the congressional members and starting afresh should only be the beginning, in my opinion. Frankly, I think the federal government should have a very thorough house-cleaning, from top to bottom. Then cut the pay, perks, kick-backs, and all other extras that the fat cats get, pare it down to what an average American lives on. And thats it. No free cars, free postage, free spa visits, free executive chefs, etc. Let them buy THEIR own health care coverage. Have very specific job descriptions about what these people are supposed to be doing FOR us. If they don't, then fire their butts. Also completely stop allowing them to run for second terms. Make one term 5 years, and thats it. Any campaigning (for other party members) should not be allowed on the job - breaking that rule would be grounds for instant dismissal. These ground rules are not that different from what most working people in this country live with each day. Why should Washington politicians be any different? Firing all the congressional members and starting afresh should only be the beginning, in my opinion. Frankly, I think the federal government should have a very thorough house-cleaning, from top to bottom. Then cut the pay, perks, kick-backs, and all other extras that the fat cats get, pare it down to what an average American lives on. And thats it. No free cars, free postage, free spa visits, free executive chefs, etc. Let them buy THEIR own health care coverage. Have very specific job descriptions about what these people are supposed to be doing FOR us. If they don't, then fire their butts. Also completely stop allowing them to run for second terms. Make one term 5 years, and thats it. Any campaigning (for other party members) should not be allowed on the job – breaking that rule would be grounds for instant dismissal.

These ground rules are not that different from what most working people in this country live with each day. Why should Washington politicians be any different?

]]> By: Sherry Quick, Orange http://blog.heritage.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6594 Sherry Quick, Orange Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:58:19 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/10/07/morning-bell-bring-honesty-back-to-war-funding/#comment-6594 Let's cut to the chase. We, the Citizens of this country, need to wake up and make Government mind. Tough love is painful but the lack of it is far more painful. This bail out should never have gone through for any amount of money and Congress needs to quit tacking on pork barrel junk. If an issue is urgent and legit, then it can stand on its own legislation. We, the People, need to start paying attention to our voting habits and what it is we are voting in!!!! Let's cut to the chase. We, the Citizens of this country, need to wake up and make Government mind. Tough love is painful but the lack of it is far more painful. This bail out should never have gone through for any amount of money and Congress needs to quit tacking on pork barrel junk. If an issue is urgent and legit, then it can stand on its own legislation. We, the People, need to start paying attention to our voting habits and what it is we are voting in!!!!

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