en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/407992 Comments by Mike1776 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28996702 Thanks for your response! That's what I've heard also which is what triggered my question. I'm trying to find some credible evidence to back up that point because presenting this argument with support may really convince some people to open their eyes to what's going on in Washington! Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:41:39 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28996702 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28939579 That sounds great! I'm going to read through the document linked above and try to make sense of it. I think that this data can be a powerful tool in our discussions! Thanks for your help! If you find anything, please let me know... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:54:17 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28939579 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28934838 Thanks - I'll check this out! Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:57:29 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28934838 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28933867 I'll take a stab at this.... You believe in liberty, freedom and common sense which makes you extremely well-educated in the areas that matter most (more so than many, including most of our distinguished "representatives") Your profession is two-fold: contributing member of society and thinker You are very charitable because you believe in contributing through your chosen profession(s) and spreading logic to those who are willing to listen. You don't want your fellow countrymen enslaved through dependence. So...how did I do? I know that my response is vague like a fortune cookie..... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:45:01 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28933867 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28931927 Does anyone know what the lifetime benefits are for members of congress? I've heard several times that there are extremely generous pension and health care benefits for anyone elected to a House or Senate seat, but I can't find any good sources which spell it out in plain English. I've heard Glenn and others mention these generous benefits, and I want to be accurate when talking to others about this. Any help (including links to good sites) would be greatly appreciated! Google didn't help much - maybe Heritage or CAGW?? Thanks! Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:23:21 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28931927 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28795573 It is curious that there is no original birth certificate! I can get one at my local county office if necessary - what gives? It doesn't solve our need to live in a nanny state, but it is curious!! Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:13:14 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28795573 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28792265 For me, Glenn represents the voices here more than anyone else in the media (except maybe Jim Quinn). I appreciate the balance that Fox has brought to the media, but my loyalty lies with Glenn in the bravery he's shown to air the opinions i've been feeling for quite some time! At this point, if he goes, I go! There is balance, and then there is awareness! Glenn provides the latter and that is what is needed now in this time of growing debt and apathy!! Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:10:28 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28792265 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28791760 She won't answer my responses. Does that mean I win the debate? 912er's 1, trolls 0.... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:00:35 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28791760 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28791567 The media and politicians control too many definitions in our dialogue! Who is rich - someone with a small business that makes $350K in 2008 but that has personal wealth of $500k or someone with $1,000,000,000 in wealth that earns $210k of adjusted gross income? We need to change the definitions in the minds of the public! The wealthy (rich) are those that have accumulated wealth, not necessarily the high income earners! This doesn't mean they should be taxed, but let's identify who they are (Gates, Kennedys, Clintons, Kerrys, Rockefellers, Edwards and Obamas, etc). If they want to TAX THE RICH, let's start with their wealth (including future govt. pension and health benefits)! After that, we'll talk.... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:56:33 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28791567 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28790306 I don't mind leaving a quick reply. If common sense if absent, then I will always walk away. Thanks for the heads up! Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:35:38 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28790306 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789822 Are they planning to dump him? If so, I agree that I will turn it off! More time with my kids anyway! Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:27:51 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789822 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789643 I don't know it they're aware, but we are! How's the video coming? Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:24:59 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789643 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789523 Go get some sleep and wake up hoping for the freedom to live your life. If not, live as a slave to the mentality of dependence. If you choose the latter, good luck! Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:23:12 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789523 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789326 "...AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS...." We are a Republic, not a Democracy!! Everyone should know that this distinction was an important one worked out by the Founders. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:19:27 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789326 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789112 America is not a Democracy - it is a Republic. Just FYI - big difference that the founders worked out!! Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:15:51 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28789112 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28781545 President Obama, I must say that the "I inherited this deficit" argument is getting VERY old!! This argument is a sign of poor and weak leadership! If I recall correctly, you were part of the congress as a senator since 2004, with a Democratic majority since 2006. The congress controls the spending and must pass all bills and laws and has the most control over the country's finances. As you are finding out now, even the hardest pressed legislation cannot pass without congressional approval (medical reform?). So, from who did you inherit the deficit? The congress which you, Biden, Hillary and Rahm Emmanual were part of? GIve me a break!! Please get over this need to blame others and try to act like a leader! I can only imagine where we would be if George Washington failed to lead our militia while citing the inability to overcome the previous General's failures!! If you choose to continue picking fights with your fellow countrymen while reaching out to the world's dictators and thugs, then your time as president of this great country will not only be a wasted opportunity, but also an utter disaster!! Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:11:44 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28781545 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=2416#IDComment27466632 I like that idea - I don't think that goes too far at all!! That would be great! It would be kind of like the "Obama girl", but one on the side of small government and more individual freedom. The nice thing with this technology is that you can circulate things quickly if it catches people's attention. I think that the right message reaching enough people whose minds can be changed would make more difference than running for office. You could certainly use the 912 site to get it to people who would help circulate it and draw attention to it. I would be glad to help! I've been planning a website meant to educate people on some of the financial/freedom issues that never get reported on and post links to articles and other relevant sites, write some short articles, etc. My plan is to have it up and running by the end of the summer and then market it by inviting people I know would be interested to join the site. It's a work in process, but if people like you and I (and other people) pursue these things and reach others, it can only strengthen this movement to keep this country sovereign and free for our kids. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:29:13 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=2416#IDComment27466632 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=2416#IDComment27383778 That is the major question. The media is a huge problem for us to overcome! Many of the people I talk to don't even understand the financial situation we're in let alone how these additional programs will only add to an already dire situation! Also, they don't seem to understand how this will take away some of their freedoms! We'll keep thinking about this and keep talking to each other and other people. Hopefully, people will be ready to listen before it's too late for us to change this course we're on. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:38:51 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=2416#IDComment27383778 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=2416#IDComment27305435 You're exactly right! If we don't these finances under control, none of these other issues matter at all! Why is so much our our country numb to that fact? Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:25:22 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=2416#IDComment27305435 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=2416#IDComment27304066 As I sit here listening to a national healthcare debate on TV, I had a great idea regarding nation healthcare. Once the following items are addressed, I'll consider supporting it: - debt is paid in full (especially to foreign interests) - all of our future entitlement liabilities are funded in full and - the government makes it a habit of balancing the budget with lower taxes and a fraction of the spending. NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL COMPROMISE!! WHO'S WITH ME?!? Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:06:18 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=2416#IDComment27304066