gdp's Comments

Freetown Bill's Home Page : The House Bill's Health Insurance Czar The Foundry

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:13:06 +0000

Some excellent insight into a previously unknown aspect (and there are so many to choose from) of the Health Care Bill. Personally, I think it's becasue insurance companies have such deep pockets (and the government coffers even deeper though filled with phantom dollars) that healthcare is at all-time highs. If the healthcare industry had to price its services more realistically, rather than taking the 500-1000 percent markups that convenience stores get on their goods, then we might see more affordable healthcare that people could pay for themselves. What we need is a competitive healthcare industry where the doctors and hospitals have to schmooze and court us, rather than the other way around. I think the doctors, too, in many cases, are at the mercy of the hospitals and the good-ole bottom line. Consumers win when banks compete, or so the commercials say, so why not the healthcare industry?

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : Organize This

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:36:31 +0000

Nice try, but why do we need a national ID when our drivers licenses are already accepted as ID for voting? And you're kidding yourself if you believe that a digital voting system WON'T get tied to a person's voting record and everything else that's on a computer with their name on it. This is the computer age. Everything is being integrated. IBM has a program to integrate the medical information systems, as per their currently-airing commercials. Then, supposedly, the medical sciences can tailor medicines and treatments to us and, as stated in their ads, track trends in illnesses and diseases across generations of families, communities, and around the globe. If those who are operating the polling places are doing their jobs and checking everyone in, and aren't afraid to question something that's iffy, then fraud should be diminished. Believe me when I say that if someone want's to get around a digital system they will find a way. And as far as Acorn is concerned, aggressivel prosecuting them for their actions is a good place to start.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : The 2nd Amendment

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:24:49 +0000

[quote]"Guns cross state lines and they do so constantly, and this is a Sagebrush Rebellion-type effort to light some sort of fire and get something going that's pleasing to the gun nuts and that has very little actual sense," the communications director for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence told the Associated Press.[/quote] I hope that if the law is challenged that Montana will be successful in defending it. Our lawmakers need to remember, however, without the will of the people behind them, they can do nothing.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : The 2nd Amendment

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:24:38 +0000

American's have this view of the "government" being some large occupying force of politicians, but really it's a few hundred people in D.C. making laws and without the cooperation of the American people behind them they can pass all the laws they want but will find it hard to enforce them. When the Washington lawmakers loose sight of the will of the people, particularly lose sight of their responsibility to protect the sovereingty of their own state decision-making, then they should expect dissent. They've lost their focus on who they serve -- the people of their state and not the "invisible" occupying spirit of politics. I am sadded that the following comment was made by the communications director for the Brady Campaign, as quoted in the above-noted article. It indicates a willful ignorance about the character and integrity of many gun owners, peaceable and responsible men and women, and such a remark is the worst kind of stereotyping I've heard lately. (continued next post)

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : The 2nd Amendment

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:23:23 +0000

Way to go Montana. A little creative thinking happening there. I found this article, http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution... very informative and interesting. I think they're on the right track. State sovereignty has long been under attack and I hope other states will follow suit and stand up and protect their right to make the laws concerning the people in their states with respect to guns or any other matter. (continued in next post)

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : 7/16 Welfare Cell Phones? Yup... That's Blood Spraying From Glenn's Eyes

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:29:33 +0000

I wouldn't begrudge anyone the ability to call 911 for help if they were in need. Certainly, for all the cell phones to be recycled, rather than producing new phones to give out, this would be an excellent use of them. But, I have a problem with the additional Universal Tax that I get charged on my phone line being used to provide 68 minutes of additional talk time for someone else at no charge. Writing letters still works for all other communications, or simply going in person, and it places the cost of the stamp or the transportation (bus fare, cab fare, train fare, etc) as the responsibility of the individual not the collective users who are paying for their own services. Jesus said, "The poor you will have with you always," and we have a responsibility for meeting those basic needs, food, clothing shelter etc., even going the second mile. But I have a problem with those monies providing talk time to even those few who might use them for drug deals, running scams, or other illegal activities. Call 911, sure, but let them budget from the funds they already receive to buy prepaid cards like everyone else.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : Tea Parties

Fri, 1 May 2009 05:24:00 +0000

I'm not on a particular party list . . . but this is a great idea!

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : Tea Parties

Fri, 1 May 2009 05:21:51 +0000

Hmm. That's an interesting thought. Personally, though I belong to no one particular party I voted for the Constitutional Party candidate in the 2008 election. We also need to let those universities or other venues hosting debates know that they need to invite more than just the two big-party candidates. I mean, if they're really wanting to foster debate and make sure all views are represented ALL the candidates need to be present and heard!. KCMO tea party was great. Here are some pics I took. http://wwtimes.blogspot.com/2009/04/kansas-city-m...

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : Missouri Congressman Wants Illegals Counted In The Upcoming Census

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 22:04:30 +0000

Thanks. I know military folks and they're good at problem solving. The Border Patrol would surely benefit from their presence and their support. Then we just have to get our government to apply the funds they previously sent to Mexico to our own Border Patrol and military and we would see a large decrease in trafficking.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : Missouri Congressman Wants Illegals Counted In The Upcoming Census

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 05:14:23 +0000

Someone call on China then. Tell them to forget the cheap plastic imports. We want The Great Wall. The problem with illegal immigration is we tend to forget it's not just Mexico, though that probably accounts for the greatest portion. It's also those who come legally but then thumb their noses at our laws and remain illegally. I still say we put our military installations on the northern and southern borders and fence them. They cross those fences and they're invaders. The military deals with them. As far as the census, it's invasive and unnecessary and it should go. There should be a better way of determining representation than by a grossly flawed resource like the U.S. Census.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : Two Things In Life Are Certain, Death & Taxes...

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:00:24 +0000

There's just something seemly about a government profiting from the death of its own citizens, don't you think? I mean, I think they should get zero percent. I can see an individual working, building up land and personal property, and savings, and wanting to leave that to their spouses, children, even their cats, but when or why did it become proper or necessary for a local, state, or federal entity to lay claim to ANY portion of that inheritance. It's like having a bad sibling with his hand out all the time. If God has chosen to bless a person with personal wealth, well then so be it and good tiding to them. Just because there's an opportunity to tax doesn't mean we should. A person's death should not be a profit center for a government. Someone call Dr. Phil and let him know the entire U.S. government needs his special brand of reality check.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : Two Things In Life Are Certain, Death & Taxes...

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 13:52:26 +0000

Mine took a bit to show up too, at first. This post seems to sit well. By the way, nice avatar.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : Florida Tea Party Cancelled… But Why?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:46:12 +0000

She doesn't need insurance or a permit. She just needs to let it be known she'll be there and hey, it's a public place, and if the other publics she does or doesn't know want to show up with their bull horns, signs, and cups of coffee . . . and peacefully raise their voices, who's to stop that. Public people in public places.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : From A San Antonio Tea Party Group

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:44:30 +0000

I agree. Fantastic video. Anyone know where I can find a Tea Party in NW Missouri? I found this link to the one they had in Columbia and some terrific pics were added. They're down the page a bit. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2205526/po... Stand tough Texas!

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : From A San Antonio Tea Party Group

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:32:50 +0000

Likewise, I think if we want to see real change in Washington, we need to eliminate the electoral college and the "two-party" system we now have in favor of a popular vote and strict caps on campaign spending, to level the playing field. Also, no more contributing through tax returns to the presidential reelction fund. If he wants to be reelected, let him go about it the same way as the rest of the candidates. Just a thought.

Glenn Beck - The 912 Project : From A San Antonio Tea Party Group

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:32:08 +0000

The basic theory seems sound at first Michael, but I would add that our military is one of the fundamental recipients of those taxes and they would be unnecessarily hurt if we stopped paying them. Supporting our military pesonnel and their families as they serve the people of our nation by defending it is our privilege. Perhaps we need to get away from letting our legislators write bills and enact laws artitrarily unless the proposed bills have been placed before the people in the states for a popular vote. This would slow down the process and let everyone have a chance to debate the pros and cons before anything was enacted. The legislators then would be required to vote according to the will of the majority vote, whether they personally agreed with it or not, or face being voted out of office next term.