I think it’s pretty radical when you want to dismantle government–the system by which our civil society is organized. Gov’t is necessary to provide for the common good and ensure domestic tranquility. We pay taxes—we get services. I don’t want my gov’t drowned in a bathtub. I don’t want stupid, unhealthy people running around with guns because educationn was cut, and they don’t know why they feel lousy because they have no money to see a doctor. I don’t want to see our elderly dying off like flies because 2 programs that have proven their worth—Medicare and Social Security have been stripped away to pay for the wealthy’s perks. Every gov’t dept has perks that can be reduced—start with generals and all the military bands and all the antiquated weapon systems that we no longer need. The way the teaparty wants to go about things, in a few generations our ancestors will be living The Hunger Games.

You know what is really great is how so many of the ‘right’ thinking folks have these cool tough guy sounding screen names. Can you say self-esteem issues? Are you one of those band guys?
Lots of people don’t get medical care because they can’t afford it. You should read a newspaper now and again or maybe listen to or watch a real news program once in awhile. Sure they can go to a hospital’s emergency room, but there is a reason why they are called emergency rooms. Poor folks who can’t afford medical insurance or pay for service do not go to the local Family Practice doctor (where they most certainly would not get medical attention if they could not pay for it) for minor ailments, vaccinations, well baby checks, physicals, and general preventive medicine health care. They, by circumstance, ignore these things and go to emergency rooms when their problems become emergencies. Any medical professional will tell you that just isn’t good way to give or get good basic medical care. Emergencies rooms are an inefficient and expensive way to deliver medical care.
There was nothing in the post you responded to suggestive of the poster being on the government dole (if any such thing exists). Incidently your question in that regard isn’t an argument against her position. It is just a stupid attempt to answer by slandering the poster. The same thing I did for you.
How about battleships and the entire Marine Corps for antiquated systems? As you rise to the defense of the Corps as I am sure you will, remember they do nothing the other service arms can’t do and do just as well. There is nothing the Corps does that is unique. BeforeI draw the wrath of the entire Marine Corps, I don’t have any issue with their continued existence.

I am a retired RN and people without insurance often don’t seek care because they cannot pay for it. If they collapse in the street, they are taken to to the ER and patched up. I volunteer at a free clinic, where the qualifications to get said care are very narrow—mostly the working poor. No $$ or dentist for dental care. People with painful conditions not able to get surgery of no Dr. willing to do it. Most people wait too long feeling lousy until they have the heart attack or discover cancer. It’s a lousy system until Obamacare kicks in. Regarding military bands—they are great and “nice ” to have. In these austere times, i don’t believe the USA should have more musicians in the DoD than State has diplomats. doesn’t make sense. Generals—a lot of perks; way too many layers in the Pentagon–one star and staff serving the 2 star; 2 star serving the 3 star. etc. A lot of this was reported in an article about Former DoD chief, Bob Gates.. And even though it’s none of your business, I live off an employee pension, a small social Security check and personal savings from 4 different vehicles. I have never been on the “dole.”

SS is an insurance that is funded by payroll deductions. It’s most certainly is NOT being “on the dole.” For someone who tells people to get their facts straight, you’re not doing a very good job yourself.

My Daughter was denied health care moron. BTW I served my country and they have so much antiquated equipment it’s ridiculous.

You are the Dipshit, grey – and an ignorant one at that!

After reading the back and forth responses above and putting all political beliefs aside, I find you to be quite an arrogant bully wulfy. It always astonishes me that people waste their time arguing with anonymous idiots online, so feel free to call me all sorts of names as I know you will. For some reason it seems to make you feel superior and that’s why others believe you are compensating for shall we say short comings. Have a spiteful new year wulfy.

Just like Pablo’s dog, you perform on command. If ignorance is bliss you’re living in utopia. Funny you should mention the word pathetic since it describes you to a tee. You’re just an angry old fart lashing out at anyone who doesn’t share your substandard ideas. Pathetic describes you accurately.

Ooo! You even talk bad. How unexpected. As one Army vet to another ESAD. Next time you pull the vet card make sure you are the only one in the room. Are we now going to pretend we are baboons and play the game of who has the reddest ass? Got your panties in a wad, didn’t I? I have no problem with you attacking my un-toughness, I know you are just compensating. J
My bad on the battleships, that’s what happens when you do things off the top of your head. As to the Marine Corps, just trying to avoid extraneous comments. If I am not afraid of a tough guy like you, why would I be afraid of the Marine Corps. You really think the Army cannot be trained to do every single thing the Corps does? It is an assignment/mission the Marine Corps has to make it seem relevant and necessary. There is nothing specific about what Marines do that cannot be done by the other services. Despite what they may think of themselves, there is nothing special or unique about Marines. (Wait, that isn’t exactly true, they have cool uniforms.) The British Royal Marines (from whom we got the idea) started out as nothing more than soldiers on ships. Because we have chosen to organize our military forces in the fashion we have isn’t a requirement of the tasks they perform and the unique characteristics or abilities of their personnel. We could easily have one combined service. Such a move would cut down on a lot of duplication. It doesn’t happen because of tradition, inter-service jealousy and rivalry, and numerous political, not military or economic considerations. Hell, it would be the end to the Army – Navy game. Couldn’t have that.
It didn’t go unnoticed that you ignored the substance of my response and took issue with the meaningless sideshow. I could as easily have written your last sentence in regard to your response to the post which started this soiree.

What question? Your only question to me in your post to me was whether you hit a nerve? I think it is pretty clear you didn’t. It is also pretty clear I did.
I haven’t accused you of anything other than an ego inflated screen name and made attendant remarks working off that basic theme. In regards to condescending, disparaging remarks you are no slacker in that area. You should maybe re-read your post which started this business. You weren’t exactly being sweet, kind and gentle. I am sorry to disabuse you of the notion you are free to crap on others without the worry of return fire. It is avoidance behavior to say you don’t have to address the substance of another’s argument because there is no substance. By the by, you are the one who keeps telling me, I am an arrogant elitist, who thinks he is smarter than everyone without me saying anything in that regard. If that isn’t projection and compensation on your part, what is it? Finally, I know of lots of people who disagree with me about the world who aren’t racist, overweight or living in trailer parks. J

Oh, come on now! Really? Now you are trying to make my eco-nazi, knee-jerk, bleeding-heart liberalness feel bad because of my anti-grey wolfness. You really cannot read between the lines can you? Is everyone who disagrees with you an arrogant elitist, who drinks coffee at Starbucks and reads Mother Jones? Or, is it just the ones who get the upper hand. J I can tell though that you have calmed down a bit. Small point, you are the only one calling names and stereotyping. Since you have abused me so, I think I will have to have a good cry while I try to compose myself.
Do you go out of state to visit your grey wolf friends? TPW says there aren’t any in Texas? If your screen name is a paean to grey wolves why did you misspell it?

Did I say I minded wasting your time? It is so much fun. I am available for a play date anytime.
Yes, I think your screen name is funny. It is part of that false machismo guys try to project with their words. It is like giving yourself a nickname. Does it mean I believe you are trying to say something about yourself? Yes. It is what everyone does when they select a screen name other than their own name. It doesn’t bother me. It would be a mistake for you to think it does, but you are certainly welcome to think so. However, I believe you have finally caught on that it is really only a convenient way for me to tweak you and you are now finally refusing to be baited and drawn out. Good on ya, mate. J Starbucks coffee is really so overpriced and overrated. I prefer to hand grind my home roasted coffee (roasted in a handmade roaster in my liberal mansion) while I entertain Hollywood elites and effete northeastern liberals and snobs, all the while making derogatory comments about the “real” Americans who built this nation with their bare hands and the help of no one else. When I have tea, I sip it with my pinky extended. Hook’em.

God, your responses are boring. You say the same thing over and over again. It really shows your lack of intelligence.

You can’t see yourself, but others can. You’re a rude, unkind, selfish bully. It’s more than obvious that your short comings go way past the length of your penis, Wulfy. The world will be a better place when “people” like you and I use the term loosely are no more.

If you think what you’re providing is eloquent or intelligent argument you’re sadly mistaken. Any intelligible meaning in what you believe is lost in your level of anger. You’re good at name calling and bullying and it’s obvious you’re miserable in real life. On those two efforts I give you an A. Not surprisingly, I’m sure you’re so proud, hence your pathetic nature.

Deuces old man.

We can’t all be wrong. No one likes you on this thread, I’m sure much like no one likes you in real life. Your arguments are weak and repetitive, your mouth is foul and your pathetic little tantrums are boring. Your bark is bigger than your bite. You’re a sad excuse for a man, wulfy.

At least you admit what you are.

Why Wolfie, you obviously haven’t a clue. Uninsured people and underinsured people are denied care all the time. Obamacare is addressing that but it takes time and isn’t universal thanks to your cronies in Congress. The #1 cause of bankruptcy is from health care bills. Defend THAT asshat.

So you enjoy your comfortable slavery?

The Journal News is Armed and Dangerous

January 1st, 2013

ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES EXCLUSIVE

Armed guards from RGA Investigations have taken up post at the Journal News’ Rockland County headquarters

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF

Guns are good for the goose but NOT for the gander.

A Clarkstown police report issued on December 28, 2012, confirmed that The Journal News has hired armed security guards from New City-based RGA Investigations and that they are manning the newspaper’s Rockland County headquarters at 1 Crosfield Ave., West Nyack, through at least tomorrow, Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

According to police reports on public record, Journal News Rockland Editor Caryn A. McBride was alarmed by the volume of “negative correspondence,” namely an avalanche of phone calls and emails to the Journal News office, following the newspaper’s publishing of a map of all pistol permit holders in Rockland and Westchester.

Due to apparent safety concerns, the newspaper then decided to hire RGA Investigations to provide armed personnel to man the location.

Private investigator Richard Ayoob is the administrator of RGA. He told the Clarkstown Police on Friday, December 28 that there had been no problems on site at the Journal News headquarters despite the massive influx of phone calls and emails.

McBride had filed at least two reports with the Clarkstown Police Department due to perceived threats. However, the police did not find the communications in question actually threatening. Incident-Report 2012-00033099 describes McBride telling police she was worried because an email writer wondered “what McBride would get in her mail now.”

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Why didn’t the Tea Party pressure Bush to balance the budget?

B – the radicalism of the tea party is the pursuit of policies that are supported by a minority, are harmful to the majority and the country in general and have no chance of being supported by most Americans;

Well, for starters B, people on the Left don’t show up at political rallies with assault weapons strapped to their backs when a conservative is in the White House…..

I’d bet most people seem that way to you.