Posted on 02/10/2009 4:25:40 PM PST by dynachrome
Driver, move that bus!
Wow, just wow...
Now they’re parasites...
You have a different interpretation?
Yeah I have the same interpretation as Chene Thompson has. The Wife of (R) Nick Thompson.
Don’t disparage your brothers and sisters in Christ that are in need. God has a plan, a plan to prosper us and not to harm us. Mrs. Chene Thompson, wife of Florida State Representative Nick Thompson (R) Lee County also recognized our Lord embodied as He has shared with us in his Word. She offered the use of her vacant house (which she vacated on marrying Nick) to Henrietta rent free as long as she needs it.
Do you have a problem with that?
Last week, DemocRATS around the country had rallies/get-togethers where they talked about how this stimulus MUST pass and how they must do what they can to get it passed because Obama is going to save them. They brought all sorts of needy people to these events. Maybe it was a try-out to see if they could find the best actors for the tv screens. Hubby went to one of these events, and he took notes. (it was for a class.) He read the news stories of the event the next day, and there were lots of altered quotes among other discrepancies from the facts. Were there political events in Ft. Myers last week?
Reading your post I had a feeling of deja vu...Where have I seen this before? Kitchens, tvs, even cars just being given away for free?
Why - Oprah of course?
How much you wanna bet Oprah’s people are advising Obama on this kind of crap?
ahhh...I see.
You still like to see the good in people and hope for the best.
I’m a cynic myself.
I think it was all a setup for the cameras.
My bets are this was very well scripted.
But time will tell!
Well if it was a setup it was a pretty terrible one. Do you honestly think that obama’s handlers would allow the wife of Republican representative to offer her charity if this was a setup? No way, the whole thing would blow up in his face then.
He got to look like a savior today for the cameras. That’s how he works.
But like I said - time will tell.
Over the next few days and couple of weeks there might be one decent reporter out there who will follow up on this story.
I would like to be wrong, being a cynic isn’t always much fun. It’s just that when it comes to politicians - and especially Barak Obama - they cynic in me has always been right.
Therefore...I obviously cannot tell what is exactly happening there. But based on the audio that I heard....I am discerning that this lady is looking for Obama to save her, Obama to provide her wants...not her needs.
IOW's Obama worship....This is not a young naive lady here. I have a big problem with that, yes. It's idol worship...and it's an abomination.
I would not deny her shelter, nor food and water...if she came to my door. But I wouldn't give her a kitchen, a house, etc....as a publicity stunt either.
Wife and I were driving home from a trip this afternoon listening to Rush.
We heard this sound bite of Henrietta Hughes and Rush says everyone should call the White House and ask for their free stuff.
So I did! Got out the cell phone and called the White House comment line at 1-202-456-1111.
An elderly gentlemen answered and asked for my comment for the President.
So, I told him, “well I just heard about President Obama being down at the town hall meeting in Fort Myers and Henrietta Hughes asked President Obama for a house and a car and a kitchen and a bathroom, and the President said he would help her. So, I need another car, a house, my daughter needs a job and I need a new suit. So, I thought I’d better call in with my list before your phone lines get jammed”
Stone silence on the other end.
Finally, he says “Sir, I perceive you are being sarcastic”.
“Yes, I am,” I said, “because in America if you want something you go out and work for it, you don’t sit around and wait for the government to give it to you. “
“I don’t expect the President to be the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus—that’s not his job.”
After I hung up, the wife and I laughed ourselves silly.
They probably did not expect a mean old Republican to be charitable. They aren’t.
I know you feel that God gave you a discerning mind. But I guarantee you that he typically works on our hearts first.
By the way, it’s my understanding that Ms. Hughes is 61 years old and may possibly be a cancer victim or a recovering one and that her medical treatment is part of the reason she is in her current situation.
Anyways it would have to be the worst publicity stunt ever because it was a Republican that ended up providing the charity in the end.
"Typically"...I can buy...But not "always" as He...will surprise me when I get too comfortable.
That all said....I am wary of the story....and I think that's healthy...at this point of the "story".
fwiw-
That's a good point.
Better get a screen shot of that...
I am looking for new work though. I just cannot take it anymore. I am already on the crap list of many of those above me and some of my co workers think I am cruel and mean. The money that is wasted you just would not believe. Honestly,,, I no longer believe in my position. It should be eliminated and the whole department scrapped. I have openly said this to my supervisors.
No,, I will not resign yet. I need to eat and so do my children. But I am ready to take a tremendous pay cut! I am not worried,, I will have something by the summer I am sure!
I have seen people who do not work get complete free dental care that costs thousands of dollars and then complain about paying a dollar co-pay. Taxpayers buying families complete new bathrooms and windows,, only to have the occupants destroy the bathroom, break all the windows in less that a year,, then later receive more of the same. People who receive thousands of dollars in services each month who do nothing except drink, take drugs watch TV. "Team meetings" involving 5 or more well paid staff from various social agencies,, traveling miles at tax payers expense,to coming together to coordinate, strategize on how to get someone "out of bed!"
Well,,, bottom line,,, no one needs to be homeless in the US. there are services for this person. The money is already flowing. the free and discounted houses are already there! Like the woman said,, she just wants "her own" kitchen!!
Perfect!
Perfect!
I notice they didn’t try to get her a JOB!
How is she going to pay the taxes on the $150,000 of income this gift represents?
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