Lack of support for poor is wrong

To my dismay, I heard Mitt Romney, who is running on the Republican ticket for president, declare on television that he was not concerned about the poor because they have a safety net. There is a lot in the media about this remark. However, it does fit right in the with the views of the other candidates and with Republican policies.

I have always disagreed with the GOP politicians because they consistently obstruct and vote against safety-net policies, such as prenatal care; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); Medi-Cal; Medicare and Social Security -- which they want to privatize. These safety-net programs help the poor. I cannot conceive how they can call themselves the Moral Majority, compassionate Republicans, Christians, etc. I wonder if Jesus would approve.

Worst of all, good and honest people agree with these policies. When a single mother gets pregnant there is nothing but scorn and criticism. Why do they vote against safety-net policies? These programs might encourage women to keep their babies.

Why do religious leaders of some denominations focus only on abortion? They are in a position of leadership to encourage their parishioners to vote on safety-net policies that hopefully would end abortions. The lack of support for the poor, in public education, wages and things that we take for granted, is wrong.

Mr. Romney is wrong.

Ernestine Esparza

Vacaville

Another completely misinformed voter. I haven't heard of any religious leaders promoting abortions.

God told us through his Holy Bible writings that "Thou do not workith, then thou does not eatith. If thou does not eatith, then thou surly dieith.

The late great Christian reformer John Calvin told us that personal wealth is a sign of God's favor with an individual. The lack of wealth (poverty) is a sign of God's disfavor with an individual.

The moral of our parable is this: Work hard, make lots of money, eat well and get saved.

Jody wrote:

God told us through his Holy Bible writings that "Thou do not workith, then thou does not eatith. If thou does not eatith, then thou surly dieith.
The late great Christian reformer John Calvin told us that personal wealth is a sign of God's favor with an individual. The lack of wealth (poverty) is a sign of God's disfavor with an individual.
The moral of our parable is this: Work hard, make lots of money, eat well and get saved.

AMEN!

Jody wrote:

God told us through his Holy Bible writings that "Thou do not workith, then thou does not eatith. If thou does not eatith, then thou surly dieith.
The late great Christian reformer John Calvin told us that personal wealth is a sign of God's favor with an individual. The lack of wealth (poverty) is a sign of God's disfavor with an individual.
The moral of our parable is this: Work hard, make lots of money, eat well and get saved.

Agreed.

People are poor because they are stupid. Sad, but true.

Yes, society should provide safety nets and we do.

But, G almighty, why can't these people figure it out.

And, yes, people do react negatively when we see a single woman give birth because we know that WE ALL will be paying for her and the kid !!

Jody wrote:

God told us through his Holy Bible writings that "Thou do not workith, then thou does not eatith. If thou does not eatith, then thou surly dieith.
The late great Christian reformer John Calvin told us that personal wealth is a sign of God's favor with an individual. The lack of wealth (poverty) is a sign of God's disfavor with an individual.
The moral of our parable is this: Work hard, make lots of money, eat well and get saved.

Oh. A neo-Calvinist.
This is what God told ME:
"All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth;
but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on."
Luke 21:4
Now, get moral.

Gotcha Again wrote:

Jesus is a big Denver Broncos fan.

Not big enough, I lost good money on their last game.

Maybe he just had something else to do that night, there was a debate on at the same time.

Juicy Lucy wrote:

<quoted text>¿Todavía juega con uno mismo en público?

What?

She called you a /b/itch.

Enyo Barbi wrote:

<quoted text>What?

Basically, a rough translation is, "Do you still play with yourself in public?"

Please don't shoot the messenger (translator).

Betelgeuse wrote:

<quoted text>Basically, a rough translation is, "Do you still play with yourself in public?"
Please don't shoot the messenger (translator).

That sounds about right coming from one of our more mature posters.

Birds Landing Bob wrote:

<quoted text>That sounds about right coming from one of our more mature posters.

Yep. One mature in years, likes to post in foreign languages (using a translator) and angry all the time.

Im Baaaaack wrote:

<quoted text>Actually, I play with Cora in public. Is that nasty or what? You gonna say something, or are you just going to leave it up to Panty-Boy? PHAGS!

Speaking of panties...Why were you looking at panties on the internet when your ex caught you? XXL panties actually. Your fetish for women's underwear is creepy. Do you like to smell them too? I knew it.

Im Baaaaack wrote:

<quoted text>Actually, I play with Cora in public. Is that nasty or what? You gonna say something, or are you just going to leave it up to Panty-Boy? PHAGS!

Randy Chard has spoken!^^^^ LOL

Im Baaaaack wrote:

<quoted text>Aww. That's cute. Are you Kelly Krawesky who's boyfriend, Paul, just died of a drug overdose? Know where I can score some oxycontin? I'll bet you do. How's things at Buffalo Wild Wings? Still earning minimum wage? You're getting paid way more than you're worth. Get me banned, Bimbo. And FU too, Max and Kevin. I'll be on the phone in the morning.

Just wanted to preserve my comments after they ban me again. HA HA HA!!! Hey Kelly! Tell Cindy I said hi, OK? We're still friends, right? HA HA HA!! No hard feelings, right, Kelly? Remember when you showed me your boobs? Nice hooters.(Kevin's gonna have his period.) And Max is gonna buff the Buick.

Im Baaaaack wrote:

<quoted text>Well, I smelled Cora's and it made me gag. I'll never do it again, Jerry. It made me throw up in my mouth a little bit. How do you do it? You're way tougher than I could ever hope to be. Gross.

Let's preserve this one too. Hey Jer-Jer! Cora's a total tire-biter. Woof woof!

Max wrote:

<quoted text>Speaking of panties...Why were you looking at panties on the internet when your ex caught you? XXL panties actually. Your fetish for women's underwear is creepy. Do you like to smell them too? I knew it.

I wasn't looking at panties on the internet, Jerry. I was looking at the pair Julie left on my bedroom floor. Tell her to come by my house to pick them up. My dogs have been chasing them around. They think it's a rodent or something. Damned dogs.

To preserve the post wrote:

<quoted text>I wasn't looking at panties on the internet, Jerry. I was looking at the pair Julie left on my bedroom floor. Tell her to come by my house to pick them up. My dogs have been chasing them around. They think it's a rodent or something. Damned dogs.

Randman must be drunk again, I'll bet he has a sore bum today? LOL