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Myths We Live By
tod -the tool guy in bklyn ny
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 5:53 AM
Nevada has two senators, Harry Reid and Jack Reed, that are both Government growers! The Nevada Tea Party is actively working; on DOWNSIZING BLOATED GOVERNMENT, so that private enterprises, can make profits, dividends, and capital gains. When Americans wish to do business with other "new" companies, They should ask, Are you a public or private entity?" SHRINK THE PUBLIC SECTOR TO GROW THE PRIVATE.
rab in jo, mo
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 8:44 AM
" It's intuitive to think that the wise people in Washington know more than we do. Therefore, they should plan our lives. But the opposite is true."
You forgot the final conclusion based on your reasoning: "Therefore government should get the h3ll out of our lives!"
When tempted to think that those in Washington are wise, people should keep in mind that it doesn't take intelligence to win a popularity contest. Remind yourself that an IQ of 100 is average and things become more clear.
Tex Horn in Texas
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 12:47 PM
"People freed to pursue their own interests are more likely to solve problems."
Approximately 47% of Americans appear to not want freedom. They don't want to solve problems. They choose to rely on government to solve their problems, and they're happy with that. These are the socialists that will vote for for more years of waste, fraud, and traitorous behavior. Stossel seems to believe that all people want the freedom to succeed. Wake up, John, the light is not as bright as you think.
Army Officer (Ret) in Kansas
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 11:17 PM
It's even worse than 47% Tex. That 47% is just the voters who vote Democrat. They may be the worst of the lot, but they are not the entire lot. Only about half of the eligible population votes at all. So add in that half that doesn't care enough to vote, and the fact that most people who can't vote (kids and felons) WOULD vote Democrat if they could. Since most of the remainder vote Republican (which just offers a slightly different shade of big government), the actual percentage of Americans who want freedom is well under 10%.
Jim G in Oklahoma
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 3:23 PM
I sure hope the people of Nevada are proud of the flacid worm - Harry Reid - that they saddled us with as a Senate Majority Leader. I continue to be puzzled at how ONE MAN can bring the entire Congressional budgetary process (among other things) to an absolute standstill for three years. I'm certainly voting with my dollars... we changed our plans from a Las Vegas vacation and visited western Wyoming (Grand Teton's, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, etc.) this year. Had a ball and probably saved a ton of money to boot.
India in Georgia
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Jim, I am puzzled, too.
If the law says that Congress must pass a budget, how is Reid getting away with not passing a budget? Are there no checks or balances on his power?
BJ in St. Cloud, MN
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 3:42 PM
I'm reading your recent book and you are one of the few reasons I continue to watch FOX. Orrielly has turned into a circus clown with his statements about "them" not wanting to take the guns-like during Katrina, and how anybody can buy a bazooka or heavy weapon like an AK47 without any FBI check. He and other supposed right thinking hosts have a tremendous sway over some viewers and don't care about the facts. Near as I can figure you are the real deal and your time on FOX shows a sharp contrast to the useful idiots. If only there were enough of us to return this country to being America.
TERM LIMITS-IMPEACH-PROSECUTE
Capt. Call in New Mexico
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 11:49 PM
John: As usual, the Bible, God's WORD, which I know you do not believe, has the answer.
Proverbs 13:23
Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, But it is swept away by injustice.
Think about it--you just might learn something!
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