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To: Kirk © who wrote (2524)	1/6/2015 9:19:14 AM
From: Jerome	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27117

Morning Kirk,............. Why not SPEND LESS? I believe one reason we have so many slackers in states like CA, NY, IL, etc. is government "leaders" pay them for the votes. What do want to spend less on? Cut the defense budget???? With a Republican House and Senate that ain't going any where. Cut some Federal subsidies (like ethanol production). Mention that in Iowa or Kansas or Nebraska and stand back and watch as your car tires get slashed. Cut back on Educational subsidies.....The Bankers will attack you for that. Raise Gasoline taxes a few pennies per gallon to increase spending on roads...What party do you think will support that idea. Reform the tax code....Good theory...but corporations know how to game the current system (to their advantage) and are fearful on any changes. That only leaves one avenue of escape....raise taxes on the rich...because they have the fewest votes. In the current political climate, raising taxes on anything except illegal immigrants would be a hefty chore. And the new congress is not into hard work. (or any work)

To: Kirk © who wrote (2524)	1/6/2015 9:40:42 AM
From: Jerome	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27117

Hi Kirk,...... slackers in states like CA, NY, IL, etc. is government "leaders" pay them for the votes Highly doubtful.....I used to work at a grocery store that had a lot of those slackers as customers. Its unlikely that you could pay them for their votes because they weren't motivated enough to vote. Living high off the (government) hog. Its a good story that some politicians love at election time...but the reality is far different. Government subsidies for food stamps and the WIC program will not get you very far. Average WIC (women infants and children) program is about $60.00 a month and the average food stamp recipient gets less than $300 a month. If a person or family choose to live off the government hog...then they better pay attention to the location free food pantry, and the location of the nearest Salvation Army mess hall for a once a day chow. (none on Sundays). Reagan always talked about "welfare queens"....but I doubt if he had any interaction with them. That story was too good to be true and will probably never die.