We need FEMA. We need the National Weather Service. We need NOAA. We need NASA. We need the Coast Guard and National Park Service. We need government.
Nobody's arguing that we don't need government. We're arguing that we need a government that abides by its own Constitution.
Why do we need NASA? Why do we need the National Park Service? Why do we need NOAA? Why do we need the National Weather Service?
I would agree that we need FEMA, but why can't FEMA be reformed to operate as originally intended?
And yes, the size of that government must be limited.
You say we "need" Obama. The truth is, America needs Obama like Nicole "needed" O.J.
So, you say government must be limited and then you say we need Obama. What has Obama done to limit the size of government? What has Obama done to uphold the sovereignty of the states?
We need FEMA. We need a President who understands human need. We need Obama.
Does Obama understand the human need for liberty? Does he understand the human need for an honest president? Does he understand the human need for a person to be able to keep money that he's earned?
What "human need" are you referring to?
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I see. So then, we need NASA to spend billions of dollars we don't have so we can have cool pictures of a storm? Tell me again why that's a good idea.
Actually, he didn't. The plan to leave Iraq was already in place. He just happened to be president at the time. By your logic, Romney will be responsible for Obamacare, since he'll be president in 2014 when it's scheduled to take effect.
He gave states the right to decide how they will fulfill workfare requirements.
He didn't give states those rights. They already had those rights.
Second, the idea that he would "give states the right" to do anything shows a complete lack of understanding of the authority he has.
Then why all the oppressive regulation?
Then why all the corruption?
Yes, provided he pays for the services he receives.
But what about taxing them at a higher rate to give to those who have not earned that money?
If a person is using public roads, public police services, etc., he should be paying taxes to support them.
How do the wealthy use these things any more than anybody else?
I am talking about the things we need to do if we want to maintain a great society.
Then why isn't Obama doing those things? Our government is failing in its economy, failing in it's attempts to...just for the sake of charity, let's say "educate" our children, failing in its attempts to secure liberty for its own citizens, and failing to keep its own laws. Our government is morally bankrupt and corrupt and incompetent to an historic degree. And Obama is the worst offender. How can we maintain a great society by following this course?
To effect our safety and happiness.
And why do we need them to "effect" our safety and happiness?
No liberal ever said this and you know it.
Actually, you've made several posts in this thread stating that very thing. You said that "neighbors, local governments, and churches" don't have the resources or "complex skills" to help.
That wasn't a photo op. It was a serious survey of the damage by a governor and president, with discussion on the best response.
Why did he have to get in everybody's way and disrupt the clean up, particularly when he's the president and the Constitution doesn't give the president any authority or responsibility over storm cleanup?
Passing Obamacare does not mean he wants unlimited government.
Then why does he keep expanding the size of government? Why does he legislate by fiat?
All industrialized nations have some means of assuring healthcare to their citizens. Obama thought America should do this to. Why not?
Because we're not socialists and our Constitution doesn't allow it.
Do you not want the government to take steps to assure that all have health insurance?
No. I want the government to get out of my way, respect my God-given rights, and affirm the sovereignty of my state.
Does the Bible no longer contain the command not to bear false witness? Obama never said this.
There are a lot of things Obama doesn't say, but which are made clear by the things he does.
Incidentally, Mitt Romney never said he wanted to let the auto industry fail. Are you now accusing Obama of bearing false witness for repeatedly saying Romney did say this?
Neighbors, local governments and churches don't have enough helicopters and the complex skills needed in many situations. Government organizations can provide an extra level of help.
What are these "complex skills" that neighbors, local governments, and churches don't have? Isn't the federal government made up of people who are neighbors and members of churches?
Fox, if you are going to cut budgets, the supplies aren't going to be there when needed.
Why not? Why is FEMA the only way to deliver supplies?
Or it could make the case for a strong federal agency that is well funded and is able to respond when needed.
Reminds me of the quote, "A government big enough to give you all you want is also big enough to take all you have".