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Protesting The Iraq War by Not Paying For It
Westwoodone.com ^ | July 13, 2007 | Dave Ross/Charles Osgood

Posted on 07/17/2007 6:18:52 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

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To: Gabz

Hey! If I can’t overthrow them, I’m going to cut off the blood supply (money) to the tumor that is Big Government, LOL!

Y’all come! :)


21 posted on 07/18/2007 2:47:59 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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22 posted on 07/18/2007 2:57:15 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: oneamericanvoice

We split expenses 50/50, though I admit he does more housework than I do.


23 posted on 07/18/2007 3:39:04 PM PDT by The Girlfriend
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Yep, over $1T easily cut from that list where the entire line should be stricken.

But that list is deceptive. There is plenty to be cut even in Departments and Agencies I’d keep. There are welfare-type programs littered throughout Departments you’d never expect.


24 posted on 07/18/2007 4:59:13 PM PDT by Kellis91789 (Liberals aren't atheists. They worship government -- including human sacrifices.)
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To: The Girlfriend

Where do you live?


25 posted on 07/19/2007 12:02:55 PM PDT by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: oneamericanvoice

San Francisco.


26 posted on 07/20/2007 2:45:09 PM PDT by The Girlfriend
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To: The Girlfriend

Just for clarification. Are you the girlfriend in this piece? If you are then you are being used. If not, you are still being used. Either way, it’s your life. I wouldn’t put up with it. My guy would be my partner and best friend. And I don’t think that is the way a partner or best friend acts.


27 posted on 07/20/2007 3:09:53 PM PDT by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: oneamericanvoice

Yes, I am. I do not understand why you think I am being used. The only reason I can think of is that you think he’s mooching off of me, but he is not. That is why I even replied here—the way his remarks in the interview were edited led to the impression that he was living off of my income, but that is in no way true, and I wanted to make that clear.

As I said, we split expenses 50/50. He pays half of our rent, half of our bills, half of our food expenses, half of our miscellaneous household supplies.

But there’s more to sharing a home than money. He probably does more of the household chores than I do, since he has more time at home. He does almost all of our cooking; he’s a damn fine cook, and he loves to cook for me. Personally, I think I’m the one making out like a bandit here.

If you think I’m being used, I suppose you’re entitled to your opinion. I hope you will pardon me if I respectfully disagree.


28 posted on 07/20/2007 5:00:21 PM PDT by The Girlfriend
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To: The Girlfriend

Thank you for taking the time to reply, and in such a nice way.

You state that when the interview was edited it led to the impression that he was living off my income. Glad you cleared it up. But I’d love to know how he can live on such a small income here in California, while paying for his share of the responsiblities (rent, utilities, food, household, etc.), and saving money.

It is true that there is more to sharing a home than money. However, it can be stated that there is more to being a citizen of a society than just the title. Also, your taxes go not just for the war, but for other programs that I’m sure your boyfriend would be more amiable to. So by not doing his part he doesn’t help society.

Since he dislikes the war, I’d like to know if it is all wars or just this one? Does he know that his taxes could help bring medical aid to Iraqis? That’s one of the services our military does. His taxes could help refurbish and/or build schools. He could help Iraqis and Afghanis get clean water and electricity. Help Iraqis stand up to murderous thugs that are Al Qaeda, like they are doing now. So don’t think that it is all bombs and weapons. It’s rebuilding two countries that were ravished by evil regimes.

Good luck!

Oneamericanvoice
former liberal


29 posted on 07/23/2007 3:00:02 PM PDT by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

He would rather all the funds go towards sex changes.


30 posted on 07/23/2007 3:02:06 PM PDT by 1035rep
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To: decal
"Fine - tell this bucket of moronity that all HIS taxes went to making banners for government-sponsored homo pride parades."

It's all about the queers!

31 posted on 07/23/2007 3:10:39 PM PDT by 1035rep
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