Why don't politicians want our help?

OldWiseGuy said:

JFK adjured, "...Ashk what you can do for your country." Why don't today's politicians do the same? After all we're in this thing together aren't we?

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No, I don't think conservatives do believe we're in this together. The entire right-wing movement has been built around isolationism and personal autonomy.

To wit: Obama tried to expand Americorps and conservatives pounced on him, claiming he was ushering in some Big Brother-esque program.

Obama highlights plan for national service - CNN.com
Obama's training program described as 'Big Brother' - WND - WND
Obama's 'National Security Force?' - FactCheck.org

The Republicans have asked the Democrats to put away our differences and work for the common good. It is not the Republicans that are the problem.

And other than the illegal Obamacare tax that was forced on us, the only other thing that Obama tried was Jade Helm.

Just shut up the whining and hand your money over so we can spend it.

OldWiseGuy said:

JFK adjured, "...Ashk what you can do for your country." Why don't today's politicians do the same? After all we're in this thing together aren't we?

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Too many of them are busy helping themselves.

Trump is not one of those.

M-Bob

OldWiseGuy said:

I think those criticisms are well founded. As mentioned in another thread, what color would their shirts be?

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Well, then you answered your own question.

OldWiseGuy said:

JFK adjured, "...Ashk what you can do for your country." Why don't today's politicians do the same? After all we're in this thing together aren't we?

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Because our politicians are more interested in what we can do for them.

OldWiseGuy said:

JFK adjured, "...Ashk what you can do for your country." Why don't today's politicians do the same? After all we're in this thing together aren't we?

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Really !? I don't know anyone who thinks so........

As for politicians, money.... money.... money ....... money...... money.......

Main motive of all corporations and goernments, right ?

OldWiseGuy said:

I think Trump will take advantage of some things that will benefit him financially later. When you're that close to the treasury...

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At least you're honest about it. I'm sure he's all ready benefiting now.

CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN said:

At least you're honest about it. I'm sure he's all ready benefiting now.

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<smile> I wonder how much of his stock his sons sell the day before he tweets about raising tariffs and how much they buy the day before he walks back the tariff thing.....

OldWiseGuy said:

JFK adjured, "...Ashk what you can do for your country." Why don't today's politicians do the same? After all we're in this thing together aren't we?

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Actually, no we are not all in this together. The wealthy people and corporations who get to 'lobby' the politicians are providing all the assistance the politicians require.

The rest of us are just here to pick up the tab for them.

I have known three congressmen and Senators very well. Their main concern always seemed to be kissing up to me and my group while on their own getting theirs.

It's hard to vote for these clowns.
Making that big decision which clown do I vote for.

M-Bob

Aryeh Jay said:

The Republicans have asked the Democrats to put away our differences and work for the common good. It is not the Republicans that are the problem.

And other than the illegal Obamacare tax that was forced on us, the only other thing that Obama tried was Jade Helm.

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Last time i checked the Democrats and the Left were working on creating more and more mainstream sub tribes every day.

OldWiseGuy said:

I guess you gotta give the devil his due.

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You aren't using that phrase correctly.

Also, in answer to the OP, you are the problem. You and the average voters who politicians believe don't understand what is best for yourself.

"Give the devil his due" is about acknowledging the positive qualities in someone despised or contemptible.

You're using it more like "time to pay the piper" which is more about the payment of an unwanted or preferably avoidable bill. Even that isn't quite correct since in fable...the piper provided a much needed though undesirable service.

The idiom you want is "they're urinating on my head and telling me it's raining"....which is about being lied to and the distortion of truth.