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Title: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Freeper on December 04, 2012, 04:01:18 PM
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babylonsister (141,949 posts)

Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote


 
Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote

Though he once predicted he would be dead or in jail if President Obama was re-elected, musician Ted Nugent takes to the Washington Times with a new proposal to disenfranchise some Americans:

"Let's also stop the insanity by suspending the right to vote of any American who is on welfare. Once they get off welfare and are self-sustaining, they get their right to vote restored. No American on welfare should have the right to vote for tax increases on those Americans who are working and paying taxes to support them. That's insane."

He should know. 

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/12/04/ted_nugent_wants_to_take_away_the_vote.html
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021926879

Sounds good to me.

Of course the DUmmies hate it.  :rotf:
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Karin on December 04, 2012, 04:05:37 PM
Well he's absolutely right.  This is how a country perishes. 
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: BlueStateSaint on December 04, 2012, 04:08:13 PM
Dead on.  Even though I work for the government, I pay property taxes, so I'd qualify.  (Plus, I was an Army officer, and got out under honorable circumstances.)
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: IassaFTots on December 04, 2012, 04:10:23 PM
I couldn't agree with him more!
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: JohnnyReb on December 04, 2012, 04:10:49 PM
Well he's absolutely right.  This is how a country perishes. 

Hey, it killed Rome.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on December 04, 2012, 04:12:05 PM
Right said, Ted.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: EagleKeeper on December 04, 2012, 04:14:56 PM
Well, in defense of Obama, it seems to be working.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: seahorse513 on December 04, 2012, 07:15:44 PM
you got this one Ted!!!!I agree, because, I think, there should be a test as well!!! I think you should be gainfully employed for 12 mths, in order to vote.. If you don't work, you have no right expecting people who do work, where their taxes should go, because you won't get off yo ass to work!!! mmm mm   mmm no way sah...
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Undies on December 04, 2012, 07:27:58 PM
It's called common sense.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: J P Sousa on December 04, 2012, 08:54:42 PM
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  No American on welfare should have the right to vote for tax increases on those Americans who are working and paying taxes to support them. That's insane. 

It is insane.

It's like the lazy a**** can hire (vote) people (government) to rob other people (tax payers) to provide for the lazy a**** so they can sit their lazy a** on the sofa all day.

That isn't why our country was founded.
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Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: IassaFTots on December 04, 2012, 09:00:08 PM
Right said, Ted.

Got it.  Hi 5!
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Randy on December 04, 2012, 09:18:09 PM
Here's my plan. Not only do you show ID to vote you show your previous years tax form along with your last 3 months pay stubs.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: seahorse513 on December 04, 2012, 09:35:33 PM
Here's my plan. Not only do you show ID to vote you show your previous years tax form along with your last 3 months pay stubs.
now we are talking!!!
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: GOBUCKS on December 04, 2012, 10:24:16 PM
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babylonsister (141,949 posts)

Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote

Well, the commies have their embarrassing show biz nitwits, and we have ours.

But on this one, I agree with Nugent.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: diesel driver on December 05, 2012, 02:26:52 AM
I believe Barry referred to this in his last term.

Didn't he call it, "having skin in the game"?
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: VivisMom on December 05, 2012, 08:54:14 AM
you got this one Ted!!!!I agree, because, I think, there should be a test as well!!! I think you should be gainfully employed for 12 mths, in order to vote.. If you don't work, you have no right expecting people who do work, where their taxes should go, because you won't get off yo ass to work!!! mmm mm   mmm no way sah...

What do you mean by gainfully employed? What about those of us that stay home to raise our children?
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: ROCKURWORLD on December 05, 2012, 09:04:20 AM
What do you mean by gainfully employed? What about those of us that stay home to raise our children?

As long as your not on the welfare dole then you can vote.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: seahorse513 on December 05, 2012, 09:19:16 AM
What do you mean by gainfully employed? What about those of us that stay home to raise our children?
I have my own theories about stay at home moms
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Toastedturningtidelegs on December 05, 2012, 09:33:21 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021926879

Sounds good to me.

Of course the DUmmies hate it.  :rotf:
My idea is you have to pay federal income taxes in order to vote. That would take out 3/4 of the liberal/democrat base.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on December 05, 2012, 09:37:03 AM
Having people on welfare vote for more welfare is pretty much like graft, when you get down to it.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Gina on December 05, 2012, 10:10:07 AM
Know what I want?  If I have to give my money up to the gov't then I want to be able to designate where my money goes.  They can even have a list you pick from of entitlement programs and military, farming, etc.  You pick 3 and the percentage of your taxes to go to that cause.  Then lets see how many people pick for all their money to go to welfare.  That way it's fair and no one feels they are being abused by the gov't and entitlement programs.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: VivisMom on December 05, 2012, 10:13:01 AM
I have my own theories about stay at home moms

Oh? Do tell.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Splashdown on December 05, 2012, 10:27:20 AM
Oh? Do tell.

Uh oh....


 :bolt:
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Toastedturningtidelegs on December 05, 2012, 10:48:16 AM
Oh? Do tell.
:siren:  :couch: :popcorn:
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: BlueStateSaint on December 05, 2012, 10:56:18 AM
Uh oh....


 :bolt:

My thoughts exactly . . . well, I had been thinking this:

:runaway:
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: jtyangel on December 05, 2012, 10:59:01 AM
I agree to some extent but I can tell you spouses of those paying taxes are equally liable in paying those when filing jointly. I should know since my ex made a mistake on our final joint return. I got the notices too even though I was a stay at home mom that entire year. Before anyone explains their thoughts on that they may want to consider that joint liability/ responsibility that essentially makes a stay at home mother or father an equal earner of that income for tax purposes. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: jtyangel on December 05, 2012, 11:08:53 AM
Know what I want?  If I have to give my money up to the gov't then I want to be able to designate where my money goes.  They can even have a list you pick from of entitlement programs and military, farming, etc.  You pick 3 and the percentage of your taxes to go to that cause.  Then lets see how many people pick for all their money to go to welfare.  That way it's fair and no one feels they are being abused by the gov't and entitlement programs.

I like that idea.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Splashdown on December 05, 2012, 11:21:29 AM
My thoughts exactly . . . well, I had been thinking this:

:runaway:

One more:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piVnArp9ZE0[/youtube]

 :-)
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: VivisMom on December 05, 2012, 11:31:01 AM
I agree to some extent but I can tell you spouses of those paying taxes are equally liable in paying those when filing jointly. I should know since my ex made a mistake on our final joint return. I got the notices too even though I was a stay at home mom that entire year. Before anyone explains their thoughts on that they may want to consider that joint liability/ responsibility that essentially makes a stay at home mother or father an equal earner of that income for tax purposes. Just a thought.

That's true. If we screw up our taxes, I am just as responsible for it as my husband is. Doesn't matter that I don't work outside the home, I am still legally responsible.

Not everyone who does not work is a lazy welfare scammer. My job (I would argue that it's a very important one) just happens to be one that I do not get paid to do. I think basing the right to vote on whether or not you have a job with a paycheck really disenfranchises those of us who do sacrifice to stay home. I think keeping tabs on those who do receive public assistance (those who are not employed, not the ones who work and still need help to make ends meet) would do a much better job of thinning the herd of stupid that seems to have invaded the electorate as of late.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: jtyangel on December 05, 2012, 11:44:39 AM
That's true. If we screw up our taxes, I am just as responsible for it as my husband is. Doesn't matter that I don't work outside the home, I am still legally responsible.

Not everyone who does not work is a lazy welfare scammer. My job (I would argue that it's a very important one) just happens to be one that I do not get paid to do. I think basing the right to vote on whether or not you have a job with a paycheck really disenfranchises those of us who do sacrifice to stay home. I think keeping tabs on those who do receive public assistance (those who are not employed, not the ones who work and still need help to make ends meet) would do a much better job of thinning the herd of stupid that seems to have invaded the electorate as of late.

Ageed. I didn't know what was coming so I thought I would put out some angles to be considered;). I stayed home for 12 years and worked full time before that and full-time after so I get it.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Gina on December 05, 2012, 12:14:44 PM
I don't think Sea was talking as all people that don't work. I think she was saying all people that don't work that are living off the gov't teat.  If you are a SAHM and able to do that on your own dime, FINE.  But if you are living off the gov't then you are going to be bribed by who says they will increase or  keep you on that gravy train. 
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: jtyangel on December 05, 2012, 01:13:59 PM
I don't think Sea was talking as all people that don't work. I think she was saying all people that don't work that are living off the gov't teat.  If you are a SAHM and able to do that on your own dime, FINE.  But if you are living off the gov't then you are going to be bribed by who says they will increase or  keep you on that gravy train. 

I think Vivismom asked a fair question considering the original quote:

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you got this one Ted!!!!I agree, because, I think, there should be a test as well!!! I think you should be gainfully employed for 12 mths, in order to vote.. If you don't work, you have no right expecting people who do work, where their taxes should go, because you won't get off yo ass to work!!! mmm mm   mmm no way sah..

and then followed by a very vague and ambigous "I have my own theory on SAHM"

I certainly didn't know what would follow, but I posted what I did so that if it was going down the road of considering a SAHM as one of those who should not vote, that one consider that income is generally HOUSEHOLD income in a joint situation like that. It is my income just as much as it is my spouses and I'm equally liable for taxes on it in that filing situation. Because of that it's absurd to even consider saying a SAHM should not have a vote. Many times people in those situations have spouses who willingly work TWO jobs to afford someone to stay home to raise the kids. Why would their spouse not have a voice via their vote considering the sacrifice their family makes?

I also think we are ignoring some obvious consequences to this thought as well. Many military members families have to accept WIC. That's public assistance...thoughts? People who have disabled children may need help through their local MRDD offices for that unique situation and continue to pay taxes at the same time...thoughts? Someone may be temporarily accepting assistance after a divorce or death following years of a substantial tax burden? thoughts? There's an awful lot to consider and a lot of twist and turns to be taken.

But you and I are just speculating as to what any person meant aren't we? I'm sure Sea will followup herself and let us know since I don't like to put words in her mouth and I'm sure you don't either. I wasn't going there personally, but just giving some food for thought regarding the issue as a whole. It's a complex issue to be sure and one that would require a lot of exceptions or we actually would end up disenfranchising a large part of OUR own voting base in the process.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Gina on December 05, 2012, 02:23:40 PM


But you and I are just speculating as to what any person meant aren't we? I'm sure Sea will followup herself and let us know since I don't like to put words in her mouth and I'm sure you don't either. I wasn't going there personally, but just giving some food for thought regarding the issue as a whole. It's a complex issue to be sure and one that would require a lot of exceptions or we actually would end up disenfranchising a large part of OUR own voting base in the process.

Well I know Sea doesn't have a mean bone in her body so I don't want to see her attacked.  That is why I spoke up. 
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: VivisMom on December 05, 2012, 03:12:46 PM
I don't think Sea was talking as all people that don't work. I think she was saying all people that don't work that are living off the gov't teat.  If you are a SAHM and able to do that on your own dime, FINE.  But if you are living off the gov't then you are going to be bribed by who says they will increase or  keep you on that gravy train. 

I wasn't attacking, I simply wanted her to expand on her theory about stay at home mothers. Being one myself, I kind of have a vested interest in why some people would deny a SAHM the right to vote simply because her job isn't one that brings in a paycheck.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: AprilRazz on December 05, 2012, 04:58:25 PM
I don't work and I am living off the government and savings right now. :bawl:

Of course I am living off the post 9/11 GI bill right now so I can be a more productive part of society. I say give those a break who are going to school and majoring in something that you are employable in right away. Like health care and the like. You major in lesbian basketweaving tranny history studies then you should have to pay extra tax and can only vote when you are actually employed in that field.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on December 05, 2012, 05:30:00 PM
I don't work and I am living off the government and savings right now. :bawl:

Of course I am living off the post 9/11 GI bill right now so I can be a more productive part of society. I say give those a break who are going to school and majoring in something that you are employable in right away. Like health care and the like. You major in lesbian basketweaving tranny history studies then you should have to pay extra tax and can only vote when you are actually employed in that field.

Relax, Citizen, as a veteran the Federation guarantees your right to vote!

 :stirpot:
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Kyle Ricky on December 05, 2012, 08:34:15 PM
I agree with Ted, as it was all the welfare bumbs who refuse to get off their ass and get a job that got obama re-elected. They just love to suck off the government teet you know.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Ballygrl on December 05, 2012, 08:56:17 PM
I agree with Ted also!
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: seahorse513 on December 05, 2012, 09:00:34 PM
If a couple is wealthy enough for the mother to stay home, enjoy and bond with her children, GO FOR IT!!! Unfortunately, there are some women, who have child after child , after child, and not always the same father, then they get into this rut, They start askibg for government help, get free housing, food stamps, etc....

There are many stay at home mums, who are very productive, they do charity work, volunteer, classroom aids, tutoring, take classes themselves. Sometimes if their own children are young enough, they might take care of a few of their friend's children, as daycare can be expensive(my niece does this)
I am sorry if I offended anyone...
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: AprilRazz on December 06, 2012, 06:11:29 AM
Relax, Citizen, as a veteran the Federation guarantees your right to vote!

 :stirpot:
I was pleasantly surprised a few years ago to see that book on the navy reading list.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Gina on December 06, 2012, 08:27:07 AM
If a couple is wealthy enough for the mother to stay home, enjoy and bond with her children, GO FOR IT!!! Unfortunately, there are some women, who have child after child , after child, and not always the same father, then they get into this rut, They start askibg for government help, get free housing, food stamps, etc....  They have these kids while on Medicaid and then get free daycare

There are many stay at home mums, who are very productive, they do charity work, volunteer, classroom aids, tutoring, take classes themselves. Sometimes if their own children are young enough, they might take care of a few of their friend's children, as daycare can be expensive(my niece does this)
I am sorry if I offended anyone...

Sea, I have been a member of a few fertility forums for ages now because of my infertility issues.  You wouldn't believe the amount of women that are on assistance (wic/foodstamps) that are willingly trying to conceive.  There are women/families out there on gov't assistance that use their own money to get ivf.  They willingly bring a child into the world sucking off the gov't teat.  Then don't understand why people get so pissed about it.  

There are a lot of women on the forums not married but with someone forever and are ttc.  They won't get married because they get welfare.  They have 4-5 kids by the same man.  It's infuriating how they manipulate the system.    More people should harass and shame them so people that are really in need of it aren't lumped into the catagory of loser bum on assistance.

oh and they go the hospital and everything is paid for by the state and their kids get frigging free daycare!  I pay my way, why can't you assholes?
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: seahorse513 on December 06, 2012, 09:13:23 AM
Being on welfare, collecting freebies etc, is not something I would be proud of...
In the long run, what does that say about a person? How can these women look their kids in the eye, and not feel guilty?  To me it is stealing. Not stealing like taking something off the shelf, and not paying for it, but stealing none the less....
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: JohnnyReb on December 06, 2012, 10:40:13 AM
Sea, I have been a member of a few fertility forums for ages now because of my infertility issues.  You wouldn't believe the amount of women that are on assistance (wic/foodstamps) that are willingly trying to conceive.  There are women/families out there on gov't assistance that use their own money to get ivf.  They willingly bring a child into the world sucking off the gov't teat.  Then don't understand why people get so pissed about it.  

There are a lot of women on the forums not married but with someone forever and are ttc.  They won't get married because they get welfare.  They have 4-5 kids by the same man.  It's infuriating how they manipulate the system.    More people should harass and shame them so people that are really in need of it aren't lumped into the catagory of loser bum on assistance.

oh and they go the hospital and everything is paid for by the state and their kids get frigging free daycare!  I pay my way, why can't you assholes?

My X-wife couldn't have kids. Back in the mid 70's we tried to adopt.....While my annual income was enough, they said it was to "unpredictable" to raise a family. It was about that time I think that a federal judge in Florida gave a couple of queers a baby to raise....if my "X" could have gotten her hands on that judge, we could probably be saving a little on government retirements right now.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: VivisMom on December 06, 2012, 10:46:30 AM
If a couple is wealthy enough for the mother to stay home, enjoy and bond with her children, GO FOR IT!!! Unfortunately, there are some women, who have child after child , after child, and not always the same father, then they get into this rut, They start askibg for government help, get free housing, food stamps, etc....

There are many stay at home mums, who are very productive, they do charity work, volunteer, classroom aids, tutoring, take classes themselves. Sometimes if their own children are young enough, they might take care of a few of their friend's children, as daycare can be expensive(my niece does this)
I am sorry if I offended anyone...

No offense, don't worry. I think that, in theory, the idea is a good one. But I know lots of moms who stay home-many who are conservative!-who would be rightfully up in arms if their right to vote were taken away simply because our jobs aren't ones that we get paid for.
 
I'd also like to point out that many moms who stay home are not wealthy-we certainly aren't! We have made the decision to forego a lot of things (fancy vacations, a large home, new cars) in order for me to stay home. For every welfare queen who has kids just for more money, there are several middle class women who sacrifice a lot to stay home and raise her children.
Title: Re: Ted Nugent Wants to Take Away the Vote
Post by: Gina on December 06, 2012, 10:49:15 AM
Being on welfare, collecting freebies etc, is not something I would be proud of...
In the long run, what does that say about a person? How can these women look their kids in the eye, and not feel guilty?  To me it is stealing. Not stealing like taking something off the shelf, and not paying for it, but stealing none the less....


I think there should be great shame in it only to make people not want to stay on it. But the pc police are making it where the foodstamps are on a credit card and I am sure there are other things they are doing so it's just as simple as filling something out on a computer and never showing up for anything face to face.  I have to show up to my job for a check yet they don't have to do shit under this president.