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Brian, point #1.. I do have a problem with it, state and sales tax, combined with state lottery (a VOLUNTARY tax) is what pays for our roads, bridges, welfare, etc. At least it is supposed to.

Federal Taxes are almost immediately offshored and put into foreign accounts and/or Pentagon black budgets. Much of it is converted to gold and other hard currency which does have intrinsic value, as soon as it leaves our shores.

Point 1.1 Sir this is a BIGGIE- the best way to bloat an agency is to add massive numbers of employees whose sole purpose is to create the air of authority, and to make things vague enough that the average Joe is intimidated by the sheer complexity. This is their JOB. Think of it as marketing of the worst variety.

#3 I have the sincerest respect for our servicemen, however to continue with the Oil & War economy we live under requires new and unending wars. We need to change that.

And yes sir, he is but another puppet, just the latest one!