I had to stop chewing for a second as my brain could not process thinking how atrocious this was and the former all at once.

And people wonder why some think that these states are little "back water" and "redneck-ish".

Yeah, a great solution he's give. Starve 'em.

I can see the homeless riot now.

I'm actually surprised that some intelligent human being didn't boo him off that stage, or at least key his car on the way out.

We should use people like this to pick out which folk to have sterelized in the near future. However stands up and cheers when he makes these remarks are just walked off.

I'm kidding of course....

~Keeper

[edit on 1/24/2010 by tothetenthpower]

Come on, did you ever think politicians ever think before they stick their feet in their well endowed mouths.

As I read the article, I could not keep the movie Idiocracy out of my mind.

I think politicians suffer from that old disease, diarrhea of the mouth, anything that comes across the mind-just say it and to hell with the consequences.

Ignorance at its best =(
It seems darker and darker by the day.

[edit on 24-1-2010 by spaz490]

I am from SC too. I did not vote for Bauer, but can honestly say...................

How can a man that is supposed to be for our best interests, state something as ignorant as this? It's bad enough to be out of work and living on Uncle Sams dime................but to be belittled by someone who is obviously NEVER going to miss a meal!

Clearly, an ever going increase in the wedge between those who have, and those who never will.

Thanks for the post!

On the flip side, by cutting off unconstitutional wealth redistribution policies, we will force the "poor" to fend for themselves or simply perish.

Not really a bad thing.

since some people dont care about people who have less money than them, i suggest that if you were one of these people that entertained the thought in your mind, replace "poor" with whatever social class/race/religion you are, because:
yes, if people are alive then they breed, its not because they are a social parasite.
when you have a child with someone you love, how would you feel if someone said it was because of you somehow wanting to drain more from the system and because of your "distasteful sexual urges"? if you think he's right, do you honestly think you were concieved because your parents couldnt get the thoughts of purity, good values and faith to the system out of their mind? no, im gonna guess is was pretty "distasteful".

maybe i could kill this idiot then say "well im poor, i dont know any better" since thats what he thinks.

This isn't a Republican or Democrat point of view,it is from "the elitist's" point of view.

Obviously this article is written with a certain slant to further anger and divide the people.(And encourage more votes for Democrats.)

Just look into the eugenics of Planned Parenthood and the goals to eliminate vast portions of the population...yes,it is sickening!

However,it is true that some people will settle for a lifetime of assistance and never strive for more,and some people do abuse the system,and the worst part? It was set up for that very reason,to diminish the human potential,breakdown of the family,a steady stream of those dependant and thus supportive of more governmental control,...

Before you get me wrong,I believe it would be cruel to yank these provisions away from people when their lives depend on it. Some people genuinely need assistance when the family and the church are unable to help.(Especially since the "family" and the "church" are no longer able to do much better!)

This is just another sad reflection on the times we're living in.

Add one more to the list of "Politicians Say the Dumbest Things". That is just more of the elitist attitude of the self absorbed aristocracies of the Republican and Democratic parties.

It's too bad that, sometimes, the stupid words overshadow a decent idea. The suggestion that those receiving government assistance be required to attend PTA, parent / teacher conferences, etc. is a good one, and could very well have a positive impact on students. Though, it should be required of all parents, of children attending public school.

Now, let's see how many ignore my first paragraph and start accusing me of agreeing everything this nit-wit said.

I guess the next logical step for the gentleman from South Carolina would be to "cull" the ranks of the poor with a limited hunting season. And of course, you would obviously not want health care for these 'poor folk" otherwise they might live longer and breed more.

The people of South Carolina have got to start electing people that don't keep giving the rest of the the world the impressions that the whole state is some redneck backwater.

*sigh*

I think somone should cut off his ability to have food and exist, as he might breed his stupidity, as well....what a dirtball...paid too much money to steal from the poor and feed the fat cats' pockets...next it will be the middle class until all that's left in this world is morons like him!!!! I'm glad I don't live in SC, I would have to put a boot up his A** And likely be sent to prison, well at least I'd get three meals a day.

I'll have to side with brainwrek on this one.

What many people don't understand, is that there is a difference between welfare, and unemployment.

Unemployment: If you lose your job (laid off. not fired or quit), the government gives you a chance to bounce back. As well they should, they rape taxes from you anyway, you might as well get a portion of that back.

Welfare: You don't have to have worked, or want to work. You just need to be poor and have no assets amounting to a certain amount: And then you get free housing, food, transportation, etc. All without lifting a finger. While some may say, 'well what about singer mothers with 5 children to take care of?' To that I say...."If you're in a period of your life where you can't even work for yourself, then don't have kids! Having children is a conscious choice, and your childrens' suffering is your own fault and you should be ashamed at creating a life that will only know suffering!"

Sure their are special cases like mentally ill/handicapped, etc. But there are plenty of wealthy people who choose to help the less fortunate. And there is nothing wrong with that...in fact I encourage it. But it is their choice, and should not be forced upon the backs of middle class Americans to foot the bill, when some of those on welfare actually live better than an honest single mother living off of a lower income. Also bear in mind, the more the Govt. taxes these philanthropists, the less money they have to give, and the less they want to give.


//rant off

PS

Not saying I agree or disagree with the governor on his point of view. Just wanted to make sure that he was more than likely talking about the the welfare state, not unemployment that you actually pay into with your taxes yourself.