Republican Recall

He represents a constituency that isn't used to not getting handouts. They want their old crook back. They had a moment of conscience with Jefferson...but when they discovered this guy's #1 interest is not in getting them free handouts, they revolt.

 

Many of these folk were quite dependent on the government long before the hurricanes hit.

 

Wow! Another "compassionate conservative." :laugh:

 

I'm sorry. I was under the impression that the Bible tells us to provide for our own. Our responsibility is widows and orphans, and those who truly cannot fend for themselves.

My apologies. I wasn't aware we had "modified" said instructions. Thanks for clarifying. I'll be sure and get your "interpretation" before forming any more opinions...

 

And now folks, we give you another "drive-by", starring the one and only DRAGONFLY!

Hope you enjoy today's episode.

More will surely be following later!!

Try to contain your exuberance until then!:sleep::sleep:

 

You are wrong about NOLA.

http://www.intellectualactivist.com/php-bin/news/showArticle.php?id=1026

 

1. 1 Timothy 5:8 (King James Version)

"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."

2. Nearly 47% voted for Jefferson (the "frozen money" crook) after his escapades. That tells you something about the 2nd District of Louisiana and the values of its voters.

The poverty rate there is 27%, FWIW.

 

I didn't quote the verse and say, "This verse discourages welfare." I quoted the verse in response to your assertion of, "Show me in Scripture where it says we should provide for our own." Read my post more carefully.

Not sure if this disappoints or elates you...but I don'tneglect them. And I've never said, "It's wrong to go on welfare." But that should be one's last resort, when all other options fail. In many parts of the country, folks do it by default. And, it is always better if the family can help, rather than the government

Several years ago, we attempted at a former church of mine (in a poor area...where much of the population had been on welfare for decades) to hold a job fair. When we publicized it, the response was one of indifference. Many people flat out said, "Why should I work? I make better money getting my government check." One of the "churches" in the area actually had a seminar (twice a year, I think) entitled, "How to get the most out of your government assistance." It's one thing to help one's fellow man. It's another to deliberately breed sloth. That church does the latter.

What's with the false accusation? If I believe welfare is overused, then God's love isn't in me? Smells like a questioning of salvation to me. News flash: There are many, many other ways to help one's fellow man that do not involve the government.

Our church and our youth group are involved in many efforts to help our fellow men/women...including, but not limited to:

• Helping repair homes/improving them.
• Numerous food drives--almost too many to count.
• Blood drives.
• Adopting families (in the 8 Christmases I've been here, at least 300 families) for Christmas.
• Finding jobs for individuals.
• Training folks for jobs.
• Providing free childcare while someone goes for job training.
• Providing a car for needy families (at least 3-4 times).
• Repairing numerous cars free or at cost.
• Feeding kids at subsidized apartments a good, balanced meal.

I could go on...for a while. So do us both a favor, and don't even insinuate that our folk aren't doing their part down here.

Yet another false accusation. It's even more of a blessing when one can give outside of Government. It's more effective. It's more personal. There's a spiritual dimension added. And it's being done down this way...a lot.


But...back to my earlier point: Almost half the folks in Louisiana's 2nd district would rather have a crook in office than not...even though it is indisputable that he is a thief and a liar. Is it an issue of race? Is it because one rep brought home more "pork" than another? Whatever it is...the fact that many in that district don't work...and don't try...contributes to said problem, IMO.

 

Sorry...no it isn't like you standing in my way (or rbell's). The government does not have it's own money. You seem to be missing the point that all money that the government has comes out of the hands of tax payers. So, when I, or rbell, "stand in the way" of government welfare we are standing in the way of our money being spent.

Giving to those in need should not be something that people are forced to do at gunpoint (or fear of jail). That's exactly what government welfare does. If you choose not to participate in government welfare, you will be sent to jail. Does that sound like "charity" to you?

 

It's not a matter of "standing in their way." Let's face it: private enterprise does a better job than government. Not to mention that many Christians have ceded the job that was theirs to the Federal Almighty Government of the United States.