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Elizabeth White @Masihi (4413) • Canada 29 Dec 11

Okay, maybe it's the Gov't of Nova Scotia, and a little federal (Gov't of Canada), and my husband works part-time, and I'm on disability. I don't usually post in the Politics section but i'm wondering about your opinions on how us...

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Why does it seem that Public Enemy#1 should be the politicians?

sharone74 @sharone74 (4837) • United States 15 May 11

When I look at the causes of inflation, war, poverty, and the complete and systematic uneven distribution of funds both public and private, it is impossible for the miscarriages of justice that are shoving America and many other...

If People Are Really That Sick?

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36445) • United States 11 Apr 11

Then why do they at one minute complain about their aches and pains, but then the next minute these are the same ones heading off with buddies to go Fishing, to the Casino, etc? When in reality these are the same ones who are...

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Keep Gas Prices High

its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 6 Mar 11

I couldn't believe my ears. I was cooking breakfast so didn't hear who it was who said it, on "Face the Nation" but a government representative said if Gas prices go down the government should implement policy and taxes to keep...

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Why Does The Frist Lady Have Such A Large Staff???????

nzinky @nzinky (822) • United States 19 Apr 10

Do you ever wonder where our tax dollars are being wasted on the Frist Lady's Staff of 24 people........Keep in mind that the Frist Lady has NO OFFICAL OFFICE OR TITLE. Her only claim to fame is she's married to the President of...

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Ronald Reagan Centennial

clrumfelt @clrumfelt (5597) • Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee 25 Mar 10

There will be a year-long celebration next year celebrating President Reagan's 100th birthday, which was Feb. 6, 1911. Part of the significance of Reagan's birthday celebration is that it will not be celebrated using the...

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U.S.Census Rant

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 8 Mar 10

Okay this is a rant about the US Governments way of thinking. The US Census is to start very shortly. I've seen lots of commercials on TV, heard some on the air waves, seen billboards etc. So we all know the census is due soon....

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Purpose of iTouch in schools

lildlyn @lildlyn (21) • United States 10 Nov 09

What is the purpose of iTouches in highschools? How can this product actually help students in their school work? Is it a waste of tax dollars to be spending that much on tech gadgets?

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Should ACORN open their books for a public inspection?

bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 30 May 09

ACORN receives money from the government and from private donations that are tax deductible. Does the American Public have a right to know how our tax money is being spent? Should any group that receives Tax Payer money ope their...

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Who else agrees that Science spends too much time on...

cadman1 @cadman1 (96) • United States 5 Dec 08

UFOs and other things irrelevant to our humanity? If you look back at the majority of the science we have learned, when it comes down to it we have been entertained more than helped. Space exploration and trying to find out...

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Rubbing their hands together in glee?

its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 24 Sep 08

When I read this on Yahoo news as I was logging in this morning: "Executives whose companies get a piece of the $700 billion government bailout will have their pay packages strictly limited under proposals that are broadly...

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Many people who arrive in the USA do not speak English. Should the gov't use...

Yestheypayme2dothis @Yestheypayme2dothis (7874) • United States 29 Mar 07

Many people who arrive in the USA do not speak English. Should the gov't use our tax dollars to give them free language courses?

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Tax Dollars!!!!!!

beaniefanatic13 @beaniefanatic13 (5068) • Grand Junction, Colorado 31 Jan 07

Do you think that our tax dollars could be better spent here in the US?

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Funding abortions with tax dollars

somnolence @somnolence (460) • United States 20 Jan 07

I think federal Medicaid funds should pay for elective abortions in the US. It doesn't make any sense to pay for prenatal care, delivery, WIC, food stamps, childcare and all the other costs of raising a child, but not pay for the...

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American Tax Dollars Hard at Work

zeloguy @zeloguy (4911) • United States 17 Jan 07

When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero...

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Death penalty: Keep it or toss it? What are your thoughts?

crazynurse @crazynurse (7482) • United States 13 Jan 07

I would be interested in hearing your views on the death penalty. Do we keep it, and subsidize a prisoner for years on death row? Do we abolish it and put the prisoner to death? Please no bashing of one another. I will be rating...

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