Do You Support Obama's Plans For a Civilian Army on the Streets of America (government, programs)

[delusianne]

Oh -- no wonder this old stuff is being reheated on theseboards.

Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Reasonable questions for unreasonable times

[WilliamSmyth]

Originally Posted by JennySquirrel

The kool aide drinkers have their heads so buried in the sand, they don't WANT to see these videos.

I'm surprised I haven't seen a post like " It's Bush's fault" or now that Kennedy is dead they can say " Kennedy wanted this Army".

I just shake my head in disbelief of the things that come out of the Obama's supporters mouths.

Have you watched the full video or just 20 seconds? Its pretty obvious he is talking about community service and voluntarism.

YouTube - Barack Obama: Call to Service in Colorado Springs, CO

[groar]

of course they haven't watched the full video, are you nuts?

who wants to spend more than 10 seconds finding stuff out, especially when the 10 seconds version reinforces your beliefs?

[MsMcQ LV]

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

Do You Support Obama's Plans For a Civilian Army on the Streets of America

Considering that there IS NO SUCH PLAN, I had to mark 'other'.

[MsMcQ LV]

Originally Posted by crypton

Did you even watch the freaking video to his speech? How many times can you keep repeating this and ignoring the evidence?

Part of a video, showing less than a minute out of a 26 minute speech 'proves' nothing.

[MsMcQ LV]

Originally Posted by Siouxcia

or try reading the Bill itself HR 1388 H.R.1388: The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act (formally the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act) authorizes a dramatic funding increase for AmeriCorps and other volunteer programs, and the creation of new programs for seniors and veterans. It establishes a goal of expanding from 75,000 government-supported volunteers to 250,000, and would increase education funding and establish a summer volunteer program for students, paying $500 (which would be applied to college costs) to high-school and middle-school student who participate.
President Barack Obama signed the legislation on April 21, 2009. While it authorizes $5.7 billion over six years, Congress must still approve the funding as part of the budget.

Thank you! (tried to rep you, but since I did already this morning, wouldn't let me. )

[MsMcQ LV]

Originally Posted by RobertGibbs

I really don't think he's talking about that.

Not sure where you might find it now, but I suggest you get a copy of 'Change We Can Believe in" (which lays out all of the ideas from the campaign) and read pages 152-159. The FEMA thing is EXACTLY what he's talking about.

[tinman01]

Originally Posted by hummingbirdoc

Uh....if you are unemployed and have no home because of the economy, joining the Peace Corps for a couple years could actually be a good option for a lot of people.

Fine then put these volunteers to work here in the USA.

[SilverOne]

They will and it won't be for the good of the USA

[Casper in Dallas]

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

Do You Support Obama's Plans For a Civilian Army on the Streets of America

You are comparing apples and oranges, there is no plans on putting an ARMY in the true sense on our streets. If you do not understand the difference then you are not trying. This is an old topic that has been kicked to death several times. Cannot vote on something that is untrue. Kinda like me asking you if you stopped beating your wife, answer yes or no.
Casper