With The U.S. Government Shutdown...

[Rickster71]

It looks like were going in circles here, Rick. Perhaps we should just let it drop. And no, I don't mean your pants....

So now you're assuming I'm wearing pants?

 

[Rickster71]

Here's how I see it. I have enough money to buy food for me and Niki, we both have a roof over our heads, and I can afford transportation. I live in a country where I have to travel all of half a mile to get to a supermarket - a SUPERmarket - that has all sorts of food. If I get cold or hot, I push a couple of buttons on a thermostat. If I get thirsty, I move a handle (well, I wave my hand in front of an electronic sensor), and water is there. All in all, I've got just about zero to complain about. Doesn't stop me, though.

I can agree, and can understand how that would work for you, and I admire how you can keep it positive.
I'm pretty content also. Though I'm naive when assuming that government is working in a fair and honest way.
When I see all the blatant waste and fraud in government. I can't imagine how a married couple with kids would feel, with them trying to save for the kid's college or braces, etc.

We give to and work in lot in different charities, I volunteered on a busy fire dept. for over 15 years.
Sometimes when I see all the government waste and corruption, and the high taxes we pay, I feel a bit like a sucker.

I don't want to get too long and drawn out here.

Later I'll tell you a story about a very close friend of mine that worked for Housing and Urban Development for 30 years, what I guess is more commonly known as The Projects.
The stories he told of the millions wasted and stolen were unbelievable.
This is just the tip of the iceberg - Million-Dollar Wasteland: HUD’s Mismanagement of America’s Affordable Housing - The Washington Post

 

[GO-NAD!]

I can agree, and can understand how that would work for you, and I admire how you can keep it positive.
I'm pretty content also. Though I'm naive when assuming that government is working in a fair and honest way.
When I see all the blatant waste and fraud in government. I can't imagine how a married couple with kids would feel, with them trying to save for the kid's college or braces, etc.

We give to and work in lot in different charities, I volunteered on a busy fire dept. for over 15 years.
Sometimes when I see all the government waste and corruption, and the high taxes we pay, I feel a bit like a sucker.

I don't want to get too long and drawn out here.

Later I'll tell you a story about a very close friend of mine that worked for Housing and Urban Development for 30 years, what I guess is more commonly known as The Projects.
The stories he told of the millions wasted and stolen were unbelievable.
This is just the tip of the iceberg - Million-Dollar Wasteland: HUD’s Mismanagement of America’s Affordable Housing - The Washington Post

Yes, that's one thing we can agree on - we're fortunate to have been born where we are. Having served in the military and now working as a DND contractor, I have seen firsthand how money gets wasted and I dislike it as much as you. They turn to us, because we can do work cheaper and with far fewer headaches than by keeping it in house. A lot of public servants dislike us for that very reason - especially the union types. One thing Americans need to keep in mind is that all governments waste money, but when you look at taxation levels within the OECD, your government takes a lot less than average. And, contrary to popular belief, tax levels in Canada are below that average as well, albeit not as low as yours.

 

[GO-NAD!]

So now you're assuming I'm wearing pants?

I forgot - you're in your "French Maid" phase.

 

[Adam]

I can agree, and can understand how that would work for you, and I admire how you can keep it positive.

There's something to the philosophy of focusing on what you have, and not on what you don't. There's an infinite number of things that I neither have nor ever will, but I'm okay with that. It absolutely is easier to have that philosophy when you have the necessities, though. And I'm not talking about an iPhone. I'm glad that I can discern between necessities and niceties, and I have a number of niceties. Heck, I'm finishing up a cup of coffee as I type this - and I neither need coffee, a computer, or the internet...but I sure do like having them.

 

[GO-NAD!]

There's something to the philosophy of focusing on what you have, and not on what you don't. There's an infinite number of things that I neither have nor ever will, but I'm okay with that. It absolutely is easier to have that philosophy when you have the necessities, though. And I'm not talking about an iPhone. I'm glad that I can discern between necessities and niceties, and I have a number of niceties. Heck, I'm finishing up a cup of coffee as I type this - and I neither need coffee, a computer, or the internet...but I sure do like having them.

So true. There are so many countries in the world where government waste and inefficiency would be the least of your worries. In the big scheme of things, we are spoiled rotten.

 

[Chu Gai]

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[Rickster71]

Going along with the thread's title. Wow talk about a shutdown.
Obama administration knew millions could not keep their health insurance - Investigations

 

[Jeff R.]

So true. There are so many countries in the world where government waste and inefficiency would be the least of your worries. In the big scheme of things, we are spoiled rotten.

I don't believe we are spoiled rotten. Our country works hard and does good for as many as they can help. If we begin to believe we are lucky or we we have it to good we will loose it all.


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