The US- Spoiled Brats? ( rec'd email today)

[Karen]

I think there is a difference between being unhappy, and being ambitious and wanting to improve one's lot in life.

I would rather live in a country where people strive to improve conditions - even if it means pointing out what's wrong that needs improving a.k.a. complaining - than one where everyone sat back and said "Life is good for me, let's nap."

[Edwina's Secretary]

Sparks! Surely you aren't advocating money to Socialized Medicine!

put more money into medicare!

[Edwina's Secretary]

$8,772,509,199,908 The national debt (there was a surplus in 1999....)

The estimated population of the United States is 301,041,766
so each citizen's share of this debt is $29,140.51.

The National Debt has continued to increase an average of
$1.79 billion per day since September 29, 2006!


At least we need not worry about our children and grandchildren being spoiled...they will be too busy paying off this debt!

[Karen]

And my generation will never be allowed to retire, as we'll be paying for the Boomers' Social Security!

Unless of course, like good Americans have always done, we strive and work to change things, getting involved in all levels of community and government ...

[Edwina's Secretary]

And my generation will never be allowed to retire, as we'll be paying for the Boomers' Social Security!

Unless of course, like good Americans have always done, we strive and work to change things, getting involved in all levels of community and government ...

Not to worry Karen...on an early thread it was decided that no one should live off the government anymore...no more social security...disability, aid to dependent children, medicare, unemployment insurance, etc.

btw...baby boomer is anyone born 1946 - 1964.....

[wombat2u2004]

Not to worry Karen...on an early thread it was decided that no one should live off the government anymore...no more social security...disability, aid to dependent children, medicare, unemployment insurance, etc.

btw...baby boomer is anyone born 1946 - 1964.....

Except for war veterans...they deserve it.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Except for war veterans...they deserve it.

Nope...I don't expect my former employers to keep on paying me. Once you're out...you're out!

[sparks19]

Sparks! Surely you aren't advocating money to Socialized Medicine!

No that is what Ed Rendell claimed he was going to do with the extra money. Instead he gave a hefty pay raise. Now as much as I think socialized medicine is broken..... I definately think the money should have gone towards that before going to a BIGGER pay check for congress.

the worst part was.... when he was confronted about the pay raise.... his excuse was "If we take away that pay raise how can we afford to send our kids to university and give them a headstart at life" If us regular folk can afford to send our kids to college they certainly can on their more than fair wage.