"If we run into such debts as that we must be taxed in our meat and in our drink, in our necessaries and our comforts, as the people of England are, our people, like them, must come to labor sixteen hours in the twenty-four, and give the earnings of fifteen of these to the government for their debts and daily expenses; And the sixteenth being insufficient to afford us bread, we as they do now, live on oatmeal and potatoes, have no time to think, no means of calling the mismanagers to account...
...And this is the tendency of all human governments. A departure from principle in one instance becomes a precedent for a second, that second for a third, and so on 'til the bulk of the society is reduced to be mere automatons of misery. And the forehorse of this frightful team is public debt. Taxation follows that, and in its train wretchedness and oppression."
The politicians are the cause of all these problems. They are in bed with Coporate American and Special Interests. Everyone has known for years that these loans were nothing but trouble. Then, the politicians act like they were surprised.
Personally I am against all the bailouts. BUT, I would rather bail out my neighbors than the banks and insurance companies. At least I would know its going to a good cause and not to some foreign babk!
Good job McClintock!!
thotkrime 4 months ago
"...in short supply in Washington..." YA GOT THAT RIGHT!!!
MishuTaste 1 year ago
"If we run into such debts as that we must be taxed in our meat and in our drink, in our necessaries and our comforts, as the people of England are, our people, like them, must come to labor sixteen hours in the twenty-four, and give the earnings of fifteen of these to the government for their debts and daily expenses; And the sixteenth being insufficient to afford us bread, we as they do now, live on oatmeal and potatoes, have no time to think, no means of calling the mismanagers to account...
nlightened2 2 years ago
...And this is the tendency of all human governments. A departure from principle in one instance becomes a precedent for a second, that second for a third, and so on 'til the bulk of the society is reduced to be mere automatons of misery. And the forehorse of this frightful team is public debt. Taxation follows that, and in its train wretchedness and oppression."
Thomas Jefferson
nlightened2 2 years ago
Tom 4 Prez!
Or at least Senator.. can we get rid of Boxer and Feinstein once and 4 all?
disklxik 2 years ago 6
My postcard was included. Tom Mcclintock is the best representative ever!
Novelist6369 2 years ago 6
Armstrong and Getty rule!
shaunhill13 2 years ago 3
It is nice to know that at least one representative is doing their job.
Rep. Bart Gordon,TN(D) won't even answer emails anymore.
mariekemph 2 years ago 2
hey y2knoproblem.... you are not serious are you? You have the right to pursue happpiness you are not entitled you big baby
Panchee123 2 years ago 2
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Republicans would rather see poor people sleeping in tents. Thanks guys.
y2knoproblem 2 years ago
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Honk if your a right-wing jackass!
y2knoproblem 2 years ago
I saw your page. Anti-Semite Nazi!
vuetube 2 years ago
McClintock for president anyone?
TheWolfPack87 2 years ago 5
The politicians are the cause of all these problems. They are in bed with Coporate American and Special Interests. Everyone has known for years that these loans were nothing but trouble. Then, the politicians act like they were surprised.
czubspenx 2 years ago 5
Personally I am against all the bailouts. BUT, I would rather bail out my neighbors than the banks and insurance companies. At least I would know its going to a good cause and not to some foreign babk!
rundoetx 2 years ago
Well said Congressman McClintock!
DCLMato 2 years ago 10
Tom McClintock is the BEST!!!!!
This is just the beginning! The people WILL get the dumocrats investigated!
Just wait! 2010 & 2012 is coming! And those dumocrats will find out just how mad the American people are!
ladydi5319 2 years ago 13
Not just homeowners, but us responsible renters too. :P
But I definitely like this guy.
sarysa 2 years ago 6
Yay!!! Way to Go! a Congressman who represents the people!
dej2 2 years ago 5
Yay! Tom McClintock, Way to go!!! Im happy to hear a Congressman who represents the people.
dej2 2 years ago 6