\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 And I have to agree. I've always wondered why people/local governments act surprised when a natural disaster that is KNOWN TO OCCUR in the area hits. And Ive been even more confused that everyone sits around and waits for the federal government to fix it. Especially growing up in Buffalo, where we shovel our own driveways, and pay local taxes to make sure we have salt and plows ready to go. Ron Paul basically tells these folks to "shovel your own driveway" by suggesting they build their own levees. And I dont see a problem with it. If you live on a known flood plain and you don't want to get wet, build a wall. Pretty simple. http://www.politicususa.com/en/ron-paul-levees It's interesting that, on the PPP board, everyone believes in "free enterprise" and that they complain about giving money to other people, and that "other people" should spend their own money to fix their problems. Yet on te TSW board, everyone believes that all of the "rich" football franchises should be forced to share their money with the poorer franchises (like the Bills). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 It's interesting that, on the PPP board, everyone believes in "free enterprise" and that they complain about giving money to other people, and that "other people" should spend their own money to fix their problems. Yet on te TSW board, everyone believes that all of the "rich" football franchises should be forced to share their money with the poorer franchises (like the Bills). The NFL owners agreed FREELY to set up that system. They have exercised free will in deciding to share revenues. No one forced them to do it at gunpoint. Huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) The gov't is doing exactly what the US Constitution says it can do... And it has been held up in many court cases over our long history. What is Ron Paul's problem? This jurisdiction over these waters (and control of them for many reasons) is exclusive to the federal gov't. Paul must not be up on his history... This is exactly what gov't SHOULD be doing. Edited May 19, 2011 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 It's interesting that, on the PPP board, everyone believes in "free enterprise" and that they complain about giving money to other people, and that "other people" should spend their own money to fix their problems. Yet on te TSW board, everyone believes that all of the "rich" football franchises should be forced to share their money with the poorer franchises (like the Bills). This is a road you don't want to go down on PPP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 This is a road you don't want to go down on PPP! :lol: NOTE TO SELF: Do not go there Eric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_In_Norfolk Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 In regards to the underlined...for much of this country's history, that's largely how things were done. Tom, you are very ignorant about the history of this country, so try and stay away from commenting on it, ok? And you lived in Buffalo and say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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