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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:47:31 PM EDT
[#1]
No.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:47:47 PM EDT
[#2]
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No. Hit it out of the park, you did. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:48:45 PM EDT
[#3]
Take away all the drug rehab programs first.the druggies will die off and save us billions!!!
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:48:57 PM EDT
[#4]
Let we finish the moat before you flip the switch.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:49:56 PM EDT
[#5]
Nothing at all.
People can contribute to charity of they voluntarily prefer. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:50:50 PM EDT
[#6]
For the absolute very few who truly cannot work, or for vets that are truly disabled in combat yes. Everyone else can suck it up like the rest of us.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:50:53 PM EDT
[#7]
Yes, but very limited in scope and duration and must be repaid with interest. Repayment enforcement would be handled the same as back taxes
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:51:28 PM EDT
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Take away all the drug rehab programs first.the druggies will die off and save us billions!!! I like you. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:51:38 PM EDT
[#9]
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For the absolute very few who truly cannot work, or for vets that are truly disabled in combat yes. Everyone else can suck it up like the rest of us. I don't see taking care of vets as a government safety net, I see it as repayment for services rendered. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:52:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:53:05 PM EDT
[#11]
Only for the TRULY disabled.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:53:58 PM EDT
[#12]
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I don't see taking care of vets as a government safety net, I see it as repayment for services rendered. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For the absolute very few who truly cannot work, or for vets that are truly disabled in combat yes. Everyone else can suck it up like the rest of us. I don't see taking care of vets as a government safety net, I see it as repayment for services rendered. Even the ones that get disability checks despite being able to hold down good jobs? |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 1:54:59 PM EDT
[#13]
I'd like to see someone design a safety net program that actually functions before we even have the debate about if we "should" implement it or not.
I can't think of a single government safety net program which wasn't fraught with unintended consequences. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:00:10 PM EDT
[#14]
The .gov should not provide subsidies to individuals, corporations or other countries.
By subsidies, I mean incentives, aid, benefits or other forms of payment for which no goods or services are received in return. Veterans should be covered by a disability insurance plan into which they made payments while serving. (Oh, just like my disability plan.) |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:00:18 PM EDT
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I'd like to see someone design a safety net program that actually functions before we even have the debate about if we "should" implement it or not. It's been done with a very high level of success, but by people that are into God and stuff, so it doesn't count. 
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:01:00 PM EDT
[#16]
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What do you think? Federal or State? From the Fed.gov, absolutely not. States can do as they please. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:01:21 PM EDT
[#17]
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Yes, but very limited in scope and duration and must be repaid with interest. Repayment enforcement would be handled the same as back taxes I kinda go with this. Didn't see a poll reply near to this, so I couldn't vote. I'd like to see a SHTF safety net, for when, well, SHTF. Got food, water, ammo, and other preps salted away, but there is always that "WHOA! Didn't see THAT one coming!  " kind of events. That is about as much as I ever want the Goobermint taking care of me.
But just like any other loan, I have no problem with "You need some money to tide you over? Fine, but Gotdamnit, I WANT IT BACK!!!" 
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:01:46 PM EDT
[#18]
Going to be a lot of liars in this poll. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:02:42 PM EDT
[#19]
Net ..Yes
Foundation ...No |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:03:04 PM EDT
[#20]
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I don't see taking care of vets as a government safety net, I see it as repayment for services rendered. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For the absolute very few who truly cannot work, or for vets that are truly disabled in combat yes. Everyone else can suck it up like the rest of us. I don't see taking care of vets as a government safety net, I see it as repayment for services rendered. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:04:07 PM EDT
[#21]
no. That's the job of private charities.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:04:31 PM EDT
[#22]
I have no problem with social programs if they are funded BY CHOICE.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:04:53 PM EDT
[#23]
Did I make it before people grossly misapply evolutionary theory?
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:05:08 PM EDT
[#24]
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For the absolute very few who truly cannot work, or for vets that are truly disabled in combat yes. Everyone else can suck it up like the rest of us. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:06:35 PM EDT
[#25]
When I read "a safety net ... from the government" I read that as a safety net to protect us from the government. That I can support.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:07:15 PM EDT
[#26]
I think we have a moral obligation to a limited few......children mostly.....some that are extremely mentally impaired however this FSA stuff is way out of line......
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:10:35 PM EDT
[#27]
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Even the ones that get disability checks despite being able to hold down good jobs? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For the absolute very few who truly cannot work, or for vets that are truly disabled in combat yes. Everyone else can suck it up like the rest of us. I don't see taking care of vets as a government safety net, I see it as repayment for services rendered. Even the ones that get disability checks despite being able to hold down good jobs? Kind of a different issue, but yeah the VA disability system is a wreck. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:12:41 PM EDT
[#28]
Unfortunately any .gov program will be abused to buy votes.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:13:08 PM EDT
[#29]
Federal government? No. State governments? Sure, if they want.
It shouldn't be a Federal thing; Federalism was specifically designed to leave things relating to the health, safety, welfare, and morals of the people to the individual state governments. Do I want government run healthcare? No. Do I want Federally-run healthcare? Fuck no. Can I bitch about Romneycare? Well, no, since it follows the intent of the Constitution....I'm just glad I don't live there. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:13:42 PM EDT
[#30]
No; none.
The .gov should not be in the charity business. It is today, and look where we are. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:16:27 PM EDT
[#31]
None of those answers reflects my belief.
People in need should look to their families. If family is unable/unwilling/nonexistenet to help, people should look to their friends. If friends are unable, etc., to help, people should look to religious and charitable groups. If those groups are unable to help, people should look to their cities. If the city is unable to help, people should look to their states. And if the state can't help, then and only then should they look to the fed.gov. It would be the tiniest, tiniest percentage of people who'd ever reach that last step. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:25:35 PM EDT
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None of those answers reflects my belief. People in need should look to their families. If family is unable/unwilling/nonexistenet to help, people should look to their friends. If friends are unable, etc., to help, people should look to religious and charitable groups. If those groups are unable to help, people should look to their cities. If the city is unable to help, people should look to their states. And if the state can't help, then and only then should they look to the fed.gov. It would be the tiniest, tiniest percentage of people who'd ever reach that last step. That sounds good, but here's why it would never work. If the Fed will help, then the state won't. If the state will help, then the cities won't. Etc, etc, etc. As long as the problem can be "pushed up the line", no one will take on the burden. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:36:14 PM EDT
[#33]
Keep the benefits, but closely monitor what they're used for. No spending them on cigs and beer or energy drinks at the local 7-11. Good wholesome food only. People shouldn't go hungry or homeless, but that's as far as my sympathy extends.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:37:05 PM EDT
[#34]
Private charity.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:38:27 PM EDT
[#35]
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Federal or State? From the Fed.gov, absolutely not. States can do as they please. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What do you think? Federal or State? From the Fed.gov, absolutely not. States can do as they please. this poll fail |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:40:05 PM EDT
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Private charities do a fantastic job of weeding out the lazy bums and providing help where it is really needed.
Food stamps or whatever BS program it is this week should only provide for bread, peanut butter, milk, and broccoli. You won't starve...you won't be happy, but many people on the dole could stand to lose a few lbs anyway. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:41:37 PM EDT
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Keep the benefits, but closely monitor what they're used for. No spending them on cigs and beer or energy drinks at the local 7-11. Good wholesome food only. People shouldn't go hungry or homeless, but that's as far as my sympathy extends. So spend even more money? Great plan. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:42:58 PM EDT
[#38]
Nope. If you want a safety net, buy private unemployment insurance.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:43:18 PM EDT
[#39]
yes, help the helpless.....not the clueless
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:44:00 PM EDT
[#40]
Nope. And I chose my words carefully after getting stuck behind an EBT Jenny for the second day in a row at the grocery. Lady had two carts of snacks, junk, etc. Two friggin carts. By time all was said and done she had to pay $0.06 and couldn't understand why. I had a carry basket full of fruit and an aneurysm.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:45:24 PM EDT
[#41]
Federal or State or Local?
State or Local would be better for food, clothing and shelter. Feds not so good. Real Insurance is better than what government likes to call insurance...just a ponzi. Maintaining your unrealistic lifestyle should not be a government service or goal. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:50:19 PM EDT
[#42]
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So spend even more money? Great plan. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Keep the benefits, but closely monitor what they're used for. No spending them on cigs and beer or energy drinks at the local 7-11. Good wholesome food only. People shouldn't go hungry or homeless, but that's as far as my sympathy extends. So spend even more money? Great plan. Better idea. Remove benefits and allow people to go and pick up their govt approved food at local 'pick-up' areas. The food would include things such as rice, beans, corn, cheap meat and some vegetables/fruits. Absolutely zero soda, sugary snacks or general junk food. If people don't like their govt approved diet they can find a job. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:53:10 PM EDT
[#43]
The only .gov safety net I even consider reasonable is fire services.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:55:55 PM EDT
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Nothing at all. People can contribute to charity of they voluntarily prefer. Absolutely correct. Americans are generous and there would be no shortage of care for the helpless, in fact, the standard of living and quality of life would be greatly increased. It is the decent thing to do. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:56:56 PM EDT
[#45]
10th Amendment.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:57:00 PM EDT
[#46]
I think there should be some benefits for veterans.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:59:46 PM EDT
[#47]
Extremely limited benefits for an extremely limited time.
Extreme social stigma should be attached to receiving ANY benefits, excluding ACTUAL disabilities. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 3:01:04 PM EDT
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I think there should be some benefits for veterans. Same here. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 3:04:24 PM EDT
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no. That's the job of private charities. This. |
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Posted: 1/24/2014 3:04:25 PM EDT
[#50]
You can have regional downturns so I would permit a year of help.
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