"I am not signed up with any kind of government assistance - something I pride myself on."
Really? Did you pay your taxes without claiming two kids? Did you take free schooling for them? Stop by the library with them recently? Take them to the county pool? Use those neighborhood parks or athletic fields? I would bet the answer is yes to more than one of those questions.
You people slay me. You're all ready to bitch about high taxes nominally only caused by 'welfare moms' and 'pork,' but when it comes to your own entitlement programs, they're just 'what government ought to pay for,' and it's sacrilege for anyone to call you out for utilizing government for your own ends. You want condescending commentary? How about I just take it to the next level, and let you know you're obviously a pompous Pharisee who doesn't like being caught at it!?!?
I need every penny I can get, so I do claim my kids on my W4.
Did you take free schooling for them?
No. With the exception of public school, I've paid for day care and pre-K when I needed it without using any government program. And we do not participate in the free lunch program either.
Stop by the library with them recently?
Nope. I go to the second-hand bookstore to purchase books for my kids. And don't folks without kids go to the library too? What a stupid point.
Take them to the county pool?
Definitely not. And again, I see plenty of childless people in those pools. Which is why my kids don't use them.
Use those neighborhood parks or athletic fields?
My kids go to our private community park which is maintained through association fees since it is not county-owned. And once again, childless people use those parks too.
How about I just take it to the next level, and let you know you're obviously a pompous Pharisee who doesn't like being caught at it!?!?
How about I take it to the next level and tell you that you are a jerk who should have stayed in exile.
OH! By the way, how does it feel to support a party that never ever wins? Seems like it's made you a wee lil' bit bitter.
Walk a mile in my shoes before you start talking. You have proven yourself to be an ignorant fool.
Hey butthead, how 'bout I call you a pompous moron who needs a government program to get his shoes tied? Did you drive to work today on a public road you lowlife government sponge?
I've known Ruthy for three years. And I know a lot more about her personal story than you'll ever be privileged to know. She works her backside off to provide for her family. And she does it without government handouts.
If you knew how she has personally fought for the cause of freedom in this country you would bow in awe.