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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (38620)	8/8/1999 1:06:00 PM
From: Bobby Yellin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 116764

first of all what surplus? As for farm subsidies.. I would prefer that the tax makers cut loop holes for huge corporations -I didn't read the journal piece this week about how many corporations paid no taxes.. I don't know how the government can curtail the conglomerates activities..also I get extremely conflicted because I too believe in less government..since it turns out to be cronyism at its worse.. I guess I would hope that small farmers start forming coops and put out information concerning their standards of raising their animals versus the conditions in the conglomerates.. they should use the internet to put out pictures of the conditions on their farms and on comglomerates's facilities they should get the attention of news media if possible and show the difference in prices ... I don't think the government should get involved..but I think if the citizens don't speak up..there go the small farmers ...who aren't creative and combative

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (38620)	8/8/1999 1:32:00 PM
From: Jim S	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116764

Pay down the debt, but fight the battle to prevent the politicians from spending the surplus. Right on, Ron. Couldn't agree more. But, it ain't gonna happen. First, the tax cut plan isn't intended to provide tax cuts, it is intended to create an issue for the election. I can't express how disillusioned I am about this miserable so-called "Republican" Congress. They've done nothing but whine and whimper since they were sworn in in '97. I had great hopes for some really meaningful change, but everything that they could have done, they didn't. I used to have a neighbor whose dog, when approached, would roll over on its back and wet itself. That image is how I think of the Republican Congress. While I despise the liberal agenda, at least I can give them credit for having the courage of their convictions. The average customer to H&R Block paid $80 for tax preperation this year, and fewer and fewer people are able to do their own taxes anymore. I think that's criminal. Imagine if all laws were that complicated -- say, 43 different signs to tell you what the speed limit is. To All: Sorry for the off-topic (sorta) post. jim