Whose words are below? By the way, guesses only. No googling!
I think the vast differences in compensation between the victims of the September 11th casualty and those who die serving the country in uniform are profound. No one is really talking about it either because you just don't criticize anything having to do with September 11th. Well, I just can't let the numbers pass by because it says something really disturbing about the entitlement mentality of this country.
If you lost a family member in the September 11th attack, you're going to get an average of $1,185,000. The range is a minimum guarantee of $250,000, all the way up to $4.7 million. If you are a surviving family member of an American soldier killed in action, the first check you get is a $6,000, direct death benefit, half of which is taxable. Next, you get $1,750 for burial costs. If you are the surviving spouse, you get $833 a month until you remarry. And there's a payment of $211 per month for each child under 18. When the child hits 18, those payments come to a screeching halt.
Keep in mind that some of the people that are getting an average of $1.185, million up to $4.7 million, are complaining that it's not enough.
We also learned over the weekend that some of the victims from the Oklahoma City bombing have started an organization asking for the same deal that the September 11th families are getting.
In addition to that, some of the families of those bombed in the embassies are now asking for compensation as well. You see where this is going, don't you? Folks, this is part and parcel of over 50 years of entitlement politics in this country. It's just really sad.
15 comments:
Was it Rudy G?
michael moore
Sounds like Rush Limbaugh. If it isn't him it's probably a different talk radio guy.
Rush Limbaugh
Okay, that one wasn't too hard. Two people got it. the answer was Rush.
Next one will be a little tougher.
I agree with those who guessed Rush.
It's got right wing terminology in it - 'entitlement" comes to mind.
It's well written and somewhat eloquant, which elimates the O'Reilly or Coulter types.
It's not a politician, because if you dare criticize or question anything to do with 9/11, you are pretty much toast.
The omission of some key facts makes me think its not a reputable syndicated columnist.
Yea, its Rush. Or maybe that guy on CNN (Beck?). He seems to hate the 9/11 families.
Even though you say it's Rush, it doesn't really fit with my perception of him, so I don't believe you.
I resent the implications of patriarchy and logical thinking which comprise this metanarrative. I reject the westernocentrism and Americanism inherent in this farcical construction of facts and figures designed to obfuscate the obvious simplicity of the truth revealed by the real facts, not this pseudo-integers provided by this arrogant and uncaring non-intellectual.
Therefore, I implicate all americans as being responsible for this comment. It is to our collective shame... we should all repent in sackcloth and ashes and do more for the cause of...
oh... i just can't bring myself to think like this!
Did that even sound remotely intelligent? I tried... i really did.
pastakeith, I think you pulled off. You are indeed remotely intelligent.
I'm just trying to help you get some mileage out of this post.
How about this one: Who said they can get out of the bathroom using just one square of toilet paper?
I know that one! I'll post the answer in a moment!
Was that some lame attempt by pastakeith to mock me?
That's funny.
You completely lack the intellect to pull it off.
I'll say it plainly. It sounds like Rush because it's self important BS. Just like everything you post.
This time it's permanent.
Wizard,
I don't think that had anything to do with you, really.
Keith was just trying to play with my head.
GreyWizard -
Far be it from me to mock.
Indeed, my intellect is too shallow to know where to start.
Somewhere someone has said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Whoever that person was, they were wrong... or else you would be thrilled and not offended by your perception that I was mocking you.
In any case, let not my stupidity drive you away. Your comments are some of the only heat here... and who wants to have a party without someone to turn up the heat every now and again?
Don't let this insignificant Balrog offend the Grey Wizard.
pastakeith
clearly i was wrong.
my bad. ignore previous post.
etc.
Grey Wizard, I have an idea. Why not set up another blog, one that allows you to speak to the cultural and political issues of the day, and allows me (and any other interested parties) the chance to be the "guest" in the conversation, and you be the host? I would enjoy it. At times I feel as if I have the advantage in the conversation because I set the agenda. I would love the chance to be the "listener who comments" once in a while too!
just a suggestion.
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