Obama Press Conference

I also work in the medical field, and I was also taught to back up my statements with arguments, as one should. So if it isn't the government who is going to run a healthcare system giving all American citizens then I would like to ask you who should? What governing body do you think should be able to make that choice for US citizens that isn't the American government? And if you can't answer that you need to sit down and play less FFXI and go back to school. Let me tell you about big and small government. Neither exist. There is just a government, and the size of what it governs is what is going to determine the size. We have a constitution with 27 amendments to it because we cannot make up our mind. We have one of the largest economies in the world despite the fact that it has seen better days. We have the most powerful military force in the world. Social security. Medicare. Public education. You want a really small government? Then drop your military, drop your social security and public education, and go back to things being cut throat. We haven't been a small government since the Civil War ended and it became clear that the States cannot do everything they want to, and we are never going to be again. What's funny is that I actually like the conservative argument, talking with conservatives who really know their stuff. I like the idea of the government staying out of things, and letting us live our lives. But boy do I get confused by that argument when I read about the Republicans trying to outlaw abortion. That's bringing the government into people's lives, isn't it? Gay marriage, the same thing. And with the Patriot Act, despite the conservative rhetoric otherwise, it seems that the GOP was trying to tell us that a little bit of big brother is okay. And please tell me how Bush's whole TARP thing falls into the small government argument. The GOP hasn't been after small government for a long time.

that national debt list is quite funny. Conservatives have been yelling for years that we need to cut spending, but they seem to be on the wrong team. For over 40 years, it's the Democratic presidents that have left office with a lower national debt and each Republican president left with a higher debt. That's gotta be some sort of wake up call, doesn't it? Also, the bank bailout is projected to break even and the cars bailout is projected to make profits. So let's wait and see what kind of debt Obama has really accumulated before crying out against him.

I also work in the medical field, and I was also taught to back up my statements with arguments, as one should. So if it isn't the government who is going to run a healthcare system giving all American citizens then I would like to ask you who should? What governing body do you think should be able to make that choice for US citizens that isn't the American government? And if you can't answer that you need to sit down and play less FFXI and go back to school. Let me tell you about big and small government. Neither exist. There is just a government, and the size of what it governs is what is going to determine the size. We have a constitution with 27 amendments to it because we cannot make up our mind. We have one of the largest economies in the world despite the fact that it has seen better days. We have the most powerful military force in the world. Social security. Medicare. Public education. You want a really small government? Then drop your military, drop your social security and public education, and go back to things being cut throat. We haven't been a small government since the Civil War ended and it became clear that the States cannot do everything they want to, and we are never going to be again. What's funny is that I actually like the conservative argument, talking with conservatives who really know their stuff. I like the idea of the government staying out of things, and letting us live our lives. But boy do I get confused by that argument when I read about the Republicans trying to outlaw abortion. That's bringing the government into people's lives, isn't it? Gay marriage, the same thing. And with the Patriot Act, despite the conservative rhetoric otherwise, it seems that the GOP was trying to tell us that a little bit of big brother is okay. And please tell me how Bush's whole TARP thing falls into the small government argument. The GOP hasn't been after small government for a long time.

Just a quick point to your first statement, government should not run healthcare, that will make it just like all the other horrible healthcare systems in the world. I don't have an opinion on who should run it, I think it should be the same as it was but with new ways to get people coverage. I am all for getting everyone coverage that IS a U.S. citizen but that doesn't mean the gov't taking over. Don't you realize that this is against the constitution? The gov't FORCING people to get healthcare or they get fined. They also will have access to all peoples medical records which eliminates privacy, physicians will be told how to practice medicing by people who no nothing about treating a patient and their symptoms.... this is all in the bill. Try reading some of it.

Sometimes, I really wonder what ever has happened to the Separation of Church and State in the US over the past few years?

I dont think it needs to be as strict as it has been. I dont see a problem with Christmas decor and stuff. However, the fact that some muslims in the US are trying to bring muslim law here is really really disturbing.

Sometimes, I really wonder what ever has happened to the Separation of Church and State in the US over the past few years?

There is no true basis for the "separation of church and state." It is a misinterpretation of the constitution. Congress can't make an official state religion and can't pass laws to keep you from practicing your religion. That is the correct interpretation. This "keep religion as far as possible from state" is a crock, imo. Go ahead and rate me down. I expect it.

You're right. Unfortunately, we consider the constitution to be a living document and society evolves past its original meaning.

I don't consider it a living document. If you want to change it, get an amendment. Otherwise it should be interpreted as written. Otherwise there is no constancy, all just changes as whims come up.