just heard on O'Reilly

[Gadfly]

The only stat that matters is what is acceptable and what is not, I guess.

[DmdMac]

Originally posted by Eagler
as for the white/black numbers on welfare, I think you need to clarify what is "white" in those numbers while looking at per capita numbers. sorry if this sounds racist - if you think I am - you truely do not know me

The problem with statistics in a case like this is where you measure.  If you go to a black ghetto, then your going to look around and say the city is not desegregatred.

If we reduce sampling geography down to a 1.5 ft radius circle around moi, then every single social study since August 12, 1964 is all about me, Damned Mac, and how we can all work together to improve the quality of my life.

There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.

[Lazerus]

Originally posted by Holden McGroin
Hate to keep picking nits, but recipients of government subsidation are (in most cases) not taxpayers.

Your average taxpayer makes too much money to qualify for subsidation programs.  Those who qualify for programs, do not pay much tax.

 

I meant that government subsidies are paid by those that pay taxes, not the government. It is not free money.

[Urchin]

Give me a ****ing break.  The federal, state, and local governments in the United States give away FAR more money to corporations (and guess who reaps the benefits of that?) in the form of tax breaks and subsidizing than they will EVER give to private citizens.  

Although, you rabid folks do have a good point.  In fact, I think there should be a new sport.  We can murder women who get pregnent out of wedlock.  Or maybe we can just murder their kids.  What do you guys think?  After all, it isn't like people have an obligation to even TRY to help out those who may not have been born as wealthy as they were, right?