H.R. 1388. (Senate Bill) The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act would dramatically increase funding for AmeriCorps ...

Now, the way I see this.. and I fully encourage you to read it yourself... is that American Youth (ah, that would be YOU) will be forced into MANDATORY Volunteerism.
(Mandatory means you are NOT volunteering....they Make you do it) You May want to Do a Google on this one and gather your facts.................
but, I think you are getting Shanghaied.

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[eek] GASP!! HOLY CRAP!! [eek] I'm on it! [ninja]

[eek] OMFG! check it out! They are saying we cant protest it either!

TO WAR!! [llama-banana]....... on a weird lamma worm... thing [frown]

http://www.moultrieobserver.com/opinion/local_story_092204839.html

That's why I'm all for bailing on this country. We're turning into a communists nation for the gods' sakes. If we can't even protest or participate in strikes, that's going against the first amendment and our basic rights as Americans. With everyone hailing Obama as the second coming of christ, it's not too much of a stone's throw to think that this "savior" could be our next Hitler.

Ashfire wrote:
That's why I'm all for bailing on this country. We're turning into a communists nation for the gods' sakes. If we can't even protest or participate in strikes, that's going against the first amendment and our basic rights as Americans. With everyone hailing Obama as the second coming of christ, it's not too much of a stone's throw to think that this "savior" could be our next Hitler.

I can understand your being upset ! I think everyone that is fully aware of what is happing to us Should be upset. Let me point out, though.... that it is not our Country that is doing this, it is our Government. Our Government - Both Parties - are Corrupt, only interested in what they can steal and put into their own pockets. It is very true that "Power Corrupts" .

Hey, if you think the "Give Act" is bad, wait till you fully understand "Cap and Trade" ! [evil]

im all for patriotism but if they think that todays citizens will not let this happen even if it is passed. especially the part about not being able to protest and all that. i may be a soldier of the united states but when something aint right you need to stand up and say so. if that bill passes then there will be rioting all over the nation and the military will probably be called in to stop it, and i really dont want that to happen.

dragonmaster wrote:
im all for patriotism but if they think that todays citizens will not let this happen even if it is passed. especially the part about not being able to protest and all that. i may be a soldier of the united states but when something aint right you need to stand up and say so. if that bill passes then there will be rioting all over the nation and the military will probably be called in to stop it, and i really dont want that to happen.

First, DM, let me Thank you for your Service. This bill has Already Passed, it happened a week or so ago. (The News Media did not say Anything about it)...
Now, another thing that you Need to be aware of is that the Department of Homeland Security has said that All Servicemen are "Right Wing Extremist" and need to be Watched.
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/04/14/confirme-the-obama-dhs-hit-job-on-conservatives-is-real/ There is a copy of the Actual DHS report at this link. It is in PDF format, and I couldnt copy it for you. Everyone Needs to read the report...... see, I have found that I am an Extremist, too !
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Oh dear.

This can't be good.

Selene Lilitu wrote:
Oh dear.

This can't be good.

Well, the way this is Written, "Right Wing Extremists" have a Higher Priority with Dept of Homeland Security than do Known Terrorists. I fear that DHS will be so busy watching US that they dont see what the "Bad Guys" are doing.
There has been a Law Suit filed on this, stating that it Violates our Civil Rights.

I was already to my breaking point with the US this week. The government really needs to get their priorities straight. Until then, Amsterdam I will see you in two years![tongue]