Why do so many people think bigger government is the answer to their prayers?

Question

I went to school, have a good job, have health care, and did it all in this "God forsaken" time of the "republican reign". I was a single father while i did it, and guess what. diddnt rely on the government for anything or any sort of government assistance. i got loans, and worked my butt off.

In fact i was never laid off more then during the clinton years and the dot com crash...

So why do people think more government is the answer to their prayers? espically when every government program seems to fail in a ball of fire eventualy?

Answer 1

You racist!

You must be white, non-whites are incapable of such things it's in the constitution somewhere.

I don't know, a couple of years ago idiots were actually saying don't privatize S.S. cause they didn't want to worry about it. That's the problem now the only people worrying about S.S. are the ones drawing it.

Answer 2

I agree. Bigger government will only mean more increase of money, unbalanced budgets, higher wages, and more people working, working, and more people that will want more of this, and that. Bigger government will only increase corruption, less liberties for greater security, and unneeded bureaucratic departments/agencies that will only make money, not do anything for the public. People need to realize that the government only makes things worse, they complicate things, and s***w up our lives, just like they are now financially/economically.

I suggest people use wiser senses when it comes to having this, and that. The only way to do this is to become pro-individual. Get health care, but not Medicare since they depend on working people for the sustainment of that cheap insurance. Get a job, no government handouts like welfare, WIC, or food stamps. De dependent on your family, not the government, they will most likely cheat on you thru taxation. Also, don't let the government how to tell you how to live, what to eat, what to smoke, our how to live your life. Worry about yourself, don't worry about the government. I urge everyone to get into politics, because those in power will make matters worse than they will now. We need a new generation that will be independent, not dependable on others. Great question.

Answer 3

some people think like this

Answer 4

How can it get any bigger? I paid 80 grand in taxes last year.

Thats enough to kill one whole kid in afghanistan!

Answer 5

They stupidly don't realize the axiom 'There's no free lunch' just simply cannot be overcome.



They think, 'Wow, I'm poor, gimme some free stuff, Obama.'

Answer 6

If I told you I was going to magically increase your manhood for nothing, and you actually believe it.. wouldn't you be happy?  

Answer 7

Why do you think that the Republicans who have increased the size of government are for smaller government.

Answer 8

people think that the govt owes them something.  gimme gimme gimme

Answer 9

Too many people can only see "What can the governement do for me" instead of "What can I do for myself".

As long as people are looking for something more from th e federal government, the only answer is begger government.

For the people that do for themselves, they want government out of there pocketbook.

Answer 10

Because there are people who don't have it like that and the policies of the government need to be changed to accomodate those who aren't as fortunate as you.  

Answer 11

I went to school, use to have a good job, use to have health care, .  Until I got sick.  And I did it all in this forsaken time of the republican reign.  I was a single father while I did it.  And guess what.  After working my butt off in this country all of my life.  The government did not give me any assistance.  Like he give these illegal people that come into this country.

Answer 12

Most people want everyone else to have the answers for them. The church did it for centuries now they expect goverment to do the same thing.

Answer 13

Bigger government means they don't have to think for themselves as much.  That's somehow appealing to some.

Answer 14

good for you but you're not in the majority and I'm willing to bet you got some form of help, either from someone or government.

under Bush we've had the biggest government ever.