[Coach]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Seriously dude, I am conservative in my fiscal opinions. But at the same time, the attitude in America about socialism or "giving stuff away" has to stop. Most conservative Americans I've talked to, or seen internet opinions about, they all would rather give away billions of dollars to feed, clothe, educate and employ Afghanis and Iraqis than Americans.

If you asked a typical republican - would you be ok with spending billions to send our troops abroad feed, clothe, educate and employ Afghanis and Iraqis in the name of national security, you'd hear a resounding YES.

Change the question to Would you be ok with spending billions to send our troops abroad feed, clothe, educate and employ POOR AMERICANS in the name of national security?

NO ####ING WAY!! That's MY money!!

Fear is the driver in this country. Ideology is the vehicle.

Funny. We teach our children about how important sharing and how admirable it is to help those less fortunate that yourself.

When does that change?