Originally posted by scottie18
Based on what I read it sounds like you created a lie to stir things up and then got mad when people called you out for being an idiot. Now it sounds like you are trying to say it was real, in which case you still have been called out quite thoroughly for being an idiot.

Don't make out like "idiot" was the general consensus.

You can change your own life and ignore the Government's misdemeanours... but only for so long. There will come a point where you're forced to hold the Government accountable for difficulties in your life. We may not be there yet but we're getting there fast. Strange that we British are famous for not complaining and yet its the Americans in this thread who want to remove all blame from the Government and quietly place it squarely upon the more unfortunate among us.

Yes, you can better your own life. Let's all do that first and foremost. But let's also keep a quiet eye on our leaders to make sure they're doing right by us in the long run.

Originally posted by Cythraul

Originally posted by scottie18
Based on what I read it sounds like you created a lie to stir things up and then got mad when people called you out for being an idiot. Now it sounds like you are trying to say it was real, in which case you still have been called out quite thoroughly for being an idiot.

Don't make out like "idiot" was the general consensus.

You can change your own life and ignore the Government's misdemeanours... but only for so long. There will come a point where you're forced to hold the Government accountable for difficulties in your life. We may not be there yet but we're getting there fast. Strange that we British are famous for not complaining and yet its the Americans in this thread who want to remove all blame from the Government and quietly place it squarely upon the more unfortunate among us.

Yes, you can better your own life. Let's all do that first and foremost. But let's also keep a quiet eye on our leaders to make sure they're doing right by us in the long run.

Most of the people calling him an idiot are not excusing the government but pointing out that he refuses to make changes, gives $10 for the tooth fairy, etc. His alleged lies (personally I think he was serious and is trying to cover his butt for coming off like a true idiot) make him look like a total schmuck and he has been called on it over and over.

Originally posted by scottie18
Most of the people calling him an idiot are not excusing the government but pointing out that he refuses to make changes, gives $10 for the tooth fairy, etc. His alleged lies (personally I think he was serious and is trying to cover his butt for coming off like a true idiot) make him look like a total schmuck and he has been called on it over and over.

Talking about being angry. Wow!

It's not like kids lose teeth everday, or everyweek, or every month, or every 6 months. Hell every year for that matter. So if $10 is that big of a deal to you, then you've got more problems than I.

Originally posted by gauncents

Originally posted by scottie18
Most of the people calling him an idiot are not excusing the government but pointing out that he refuses to make changes, gives $10 for the tooth fairy, etc. His alleged lies (personally I think he was serious and is trying to cover his butt for coming off like a true idiot) make him look like a total schmuck and he has been called on it over and over.

Talking about being angry. Wow!

It's not like kids lose teeth everday, or everyweek, or every month, or every 6 months. Hell every year for that matter. So if $10 is that big of a deal to you, then you've got more problems than I.

This coming from the guy who attacked everyone who criticized him. What a joke you are.

By the way, giving your kid two bucks instead of ten is still appreciated by the kid and gets you about 60 miles of driving on the other eight. But you actually lied about the scenario...or so you claimed after getting shredded by just about everyone.

Originally posted by scottie18
By the way, giving your kid two bucks instead of ten is still appreciated by the kid

Thanks Dr. Phil, I'll remember that for the future. So if what your saying is accurate. A very large smile from your own child is worth less than 60 miles of driving.

Say you drive 12,000/year which is normal. 60 miles would be considered about 1/2 of a percent of a 1 years total driving mileage.

60miles or a heart melting smile.

Tough call.

Does anyone feel any different about this topic today than they did months ago?