<<<The colonials where indeed in many cases "fat cats" although I couldn't claim that Benjamin Franklin had created anything close to a swivel chair.>>>>
Fade in a complacent George Washington...<swivel swivel> "Yawn, I sure hope that guy can get 'em across the Delaware."
<<<We were able to beat the British troops by using this wealth to support the war machine. We were not a bunch of farmers with sticks as may be believed.>>>
Compared to a "war machine" we were.
<<I hope that your "could have fooled me" comment was tongue in cheek.>>
Guess again.
<<<I would be interested to know if you have ever been in a foreign country for a longer period of time. Preferably a 3rd world country.
If so, did you have a chance to spend any time amongst the people. Get to know them on a personal level.>>>
I imagine the families of Americans laying dead in Kenya and Tanzania would love to hear this advice right now.
<<<Is it your habit Bob that when applying for a job, that you inquire if your employer is a known criminal? Even outside of work, is that standard operating procedure for you?>>>
A "known criminal" would probably have a difficult time keeping a business operating. I have in the past found out what things my employer was doing that I disagreed with (none of them illegal) and have moved on.
<<<I believe my Columbian analogy to be quite valid. You do not wish to comment on it, because you feel it is not valid. >>>
A country either supports or opposes an action within its borders. The Sudan government and its people have supported terrorism. The United States has opposed drug manufacturing and distribution. Gee, you still can't see the difference can you. I thought so.
<<<Do other countries who wish to war on terrorism in their country and to their allies have the right to bomb our country if their intelligence shows cause to do so?>>>
No, they need only contact our government and we would obliterate the problem for them. This is an option that the Sudanese have never attempted.
<<<There is one program though that I would support that I would be willing to pay taxes for, and that is maternity leave. I think it would be great to let the mother stay home with their baby for 1 year after birth. Meanwhile someone else who was unemployed could take her place while she is gone.
Strengthen the bond between mother and child, and provide a years worth of employment and experience for another person. It is only because I value the family unit above all other entities that I take this posture. (Yes, dads can stay at home too if that is what the family wishes.)>>>
Lovely. A "social conservative". The most confused of the lot. Rather than handing over the money to the government to handle the issue why not just give it directly back to the families in the form of a tax cut? Cuts the middle man out entirely.
<<<I am anti feminist, and pro equality. I don't care if your legs are better looking then mine, I should get paid just as much for the same job. (grin)>>
If a man or woman is capable of performing at identical levels then they should both be looked upon as equal where pay is concerned. With this we have no disagreement.
<<<No, Bob I am not a liberal, just a God fearing man who believes that everyone on earth is my brother and sister, and I am not so eager to see anyone die regardless, since it is such a waste.(that includes my stance on the death penalty)>>>
Unfortunately, it's difficult to have it both ways although it seems noble to try. I, on the other hand, am more than eager to see murderers meet whoever their maker is as soon as possible. Being acquainted with the family of Polly Klass (if you're unfamiliar with her it is available on the web please don't ask me to explain it to you) I would be more than willing to do it myself on her killer. The same holds true for terrorists.
<<<Who would I vote for President: Orrin Hatch>>>
Well, I would prefer to see who his opposition is first.
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