Well, the British did some plundering in India. I think it is only fair that they get welfare in perpetuity ;-)But they do have a space program while they get foreign aid from places like the UK. Why not just but the info from richer nations ?
Well, the British did some plundering in India. I think it is only fair that they get welfare in perpetuity ;-)But they do have a space program while they get foreign aid from places like the UK. Why not just but the info from richer nations ?
Uh...politicians , and govts, have been morally bankrupt for a very very long time...where have you been?A government is morally bankrupt when they spend billions in a totally unnecessary space force yet keep their citizens without universal healthcare or stimulus checks to pay for AB's hosting.
Uh...politicians , and govts, have been morally bankrupt for a very very long time...where have you been?
Trump started the dumb a** space force btw.
*BTW..I want to thank you and everyone else who still works hard to help pay our Social Security checks the wife and I receive.
Dems don't actually control the Senate..its even steven...the VP would have to break a tie vote in a contentious one probbaly.My understanding is that he doesn't need republicans to pass the bill since dems control the senate, no? He should be rollsteaming past them, but no, cuz he wants bipartisanship kumbaya lol
He's part of the good ole boys club. He and Mitch are best buddiesHe'll never get a love-in with the Republicans...ain't gonna happen.
You are correct...I worked a very long time and made more money than the average person, so I payed plenty into the system.Don't forget you worked to pay for the retirement pensions of others before you.
What goes around comes around.
That's why I never complained about paying taxes.
You're welcome, my leech...i mean, liege.*BTW..I want to thank you and everyone else who still works hard to help pay our Social Security checks the wife and I receive.
I have said for years that I would be willing to pay more if we had more benefits like that in the US.I'm all for high tax if it pays for things like our NHS .
My generation and my father's built this country...be thankful my servant.....er, I mean fellow citizen.You're welcome, my leech...i mean, liege.
Good thing I catched a plane to Los Angeles before it all went down, Hal. I plan to remain here for the foreseeable future.LETA,
Our news headlines just announced that Biden making emergency funds available to Texas in view of the problems.
How are things in your part of the Lone Star State ?
Social Security started in 1935...many forget that...or simply don't know that. Medicare/medicaid in 1965.It seems to be a hold-over from the old days when you had to be completely self-supporting or you were frowned upon.
The government helping those who were down on their luck seen as Socialism (a pink version of Communism).
But to give help via tax deductible charities is fine.
All very odd.
I didn't know Leta was a Texan.....well that explains a great deal.LETA,
Our news headlines just announced that Biden making emergency funds available to Texas in view of the problems.
How are things in your part of the Lone Star State ?