Shouldn't the president be using all those billions that he's useing in Iraq here in the states for our needs?
112367
No.  Actually, war funding and the running of the government within the limits of the constitution are the only things that the federal government is supposed to use tax money for.  In addition, the constitution prohibits the federal government from direct taxation of the people.  They are supposed to get thier money from the states.  \n\nAll the rest of the money should go back to the people.  it's nice to help the poor and disabled and elderly, but no one should be compelled to do so.  It is not the government's place to collect taxes for these things. Individual members of congress can give all they want, but they need to keep thier hands out of the money pot for public service.  It's not thier money to give.
1063998
Don't you wish that money could be used for those AMERICANS that really need it?
573174
you do know that when there is a crisis ( hurricane) The 'president' send out the country's forces ( soldiers) But Bush was too busy sendin out all his soldiers to Iraq to murder innocent people for the sake of conquer, oil, mercury, gold and uraniam.. But if he hadnt messed it up for Iraq he would have had all his soldiers in service for their country.. He used all his soldiers for 'his' service. Heck who cares about the country when there's a huge gold/oil mine down in the middle east? think bout it.\n\n\nbtw, people who stayed were either poor or uncapable of transport ( elders)
620928
Because of everything the President is doing.  Someone has to pay for the war, and believe me, it is not comming from the Bushs' pockets
901235
i think there should be more balance, while i think we need some money going for defense (not saying iraq is the best way ),  and some to help other nations,,,,,, we also need an equal share to helping our own people here in the usa,,, for medical care,,,, quality of life, etc,,,,
633681
Because making them free is not what Iraq is about.\n\nStep back and look at the reasons that W went in... WMDs and and Alqaida link. Both have proven to be lies by W so we would start a war there.\n\nIt's all about the OIL and giving huge rebuilding contracts to W's cronies. Why do you think the contracts were given out in secret without bids? Because it never was about freedom, or WMDs it was always about oil and wealth.\n\nBush could care less about all the soldiers dying and Iraqi's dying or all the money that's being spent. It's not his money. He is wealthy and getting wealthier along with his cronies and that's all that matters to them. And we've been falling for it, or at least 29% of us.
885339
Because the government funds enough private citizens (welfare) without needing to spend more.  There is no money to spend anymore...it doesn't grow on some tree behind The White House last time I checked, so as taxpayers, do I want to pay?  Heck no!!!!
321350
Mr. President, since we as Americans have spent so much time in Iraq already, do you think that a small portion of all the money that is used to finance this war could be used to house the homeless and feed the hungry children and families that are in exceptionally dire need of sustenance due to either job loss or just falling on very hard times here in the United States? I'm no expert sir, but I would probably assume that just about a month's diversion of war funds would be a real good start sir. What do you think?
1062277
idc what trump thinks, but i never wanted to be in Iraq in the first place. so we should definitely get out now, it's wasting too much of our money that we could be spending to better home life.
797302
and borrowed more money from foreign countries than every president before him put together.. fact.\nincluding Saudi Arabia\nChina \nSouth Africa\nJapan...\nthese guys have been something else all together, and we haven't seen the last of them yet.
72808
hmm..wasting money on what?....exploring? Yes maybe your right, maybe the monies should be used for Bush's wars...not enough suffering yet after all the hundreds of billions wasted on death and greed...\nmaybe its just time the U.S. brought in a new leader..a true leader..wasting money going to Pluto..is certainly more noble than going to war
627530
because the people in gov't are personally financially benefitting from this "crisis".  Bush's family money is in oil.
1007078
Our government is spending BILLIONS (yes Billions not millions) per MONTH in Iraq - whose money is this?  Well guess what people, it's money that supposed to be used for our benefits: education, retirement, health care etc.  And what are we doing in Iraq?  Securing the "FREEDOM" of Iraqi people, according to our president.  Hhhhmm, well many if not most Americans support this whole Iraqi freedom thing but many if not most Americans complain about illegal immigrants.  Why are we spending so much tax-payer money on "humanitarian causes" (believable?) in Iraq if people are going to complain about giving humanitarian assistance to the poor and unfortunate who work in this country?   Something is not right here...\n\n\nThe immigration problem has indeed gotten out of control but its our government's fault.  Let's accept the fact that our government does not have priorities in order and let's not complain about our tax-payer money going to some minimal assistance of illegals while illegal workers and their wages are the ones that keep the cost of lettuce and (everyday essentials) low.  Illegal workers do indeed contribute to the economy, why do people keep on thinking that they only benefit and don't contribute?  Who are the farm workers who get the minimal of wages for such hard work? Please, let's be realistic.  The children of illegal immigrants do have a right to education and denying it would only create a life of difficulties for society, not just for one group.  Let's not forget, our government touts itself as a big humanitarian, so denying basic educational rights to an underprivileged group goes against these basic principals. \n\nBut also, let's keep the numbers of immigrants in proportion.  Mexico (in this case) is amongst the wealthiest countries in Latin America - its people are not starving. People have been storming out of Mexico by false expectations and illusions of better life across the border.  \n\nDiplomacy, fair trade cooperations and enforcement of laws are the only way to work the problems of illegal immigration between the US and Mexico.
751857
Bush has requested Billions of dollars in funds for Iraq sometime ago. Most of those funds went to the military. I guess Gordon Brown wanted a fund program that is more specific to Iraq's economy.
95959
The war and "help" in Iraq is all for selfish purposes. IE: they have oil that we need. If the government was really that interested in helping other countries they would start with Africa where they've had genocide taking place and the numbers of people who have AIDS and are starving are astronomical. Africa though can't help us and doesn't have any commodities that our government wants. Simple as that. That being said, if the government was really all that concerned about those in need, at the very least they'd start with all of those who were affected by Hurricane Katrina. It is insane that there are many, many, MANY motor homes and trailers are sitting in lots while there are people and I don't just mean a few, who are living in "tent cities" with outhouses for bathrooms that they share with hundreds of other people. Yes, this is still happening TODAY. I am not talking about what happened 6 months ago. They are being forced to suffer simply because of red tape.\n\nI know that the Iraqi people have suffered but so have many others including our fellow countrymen. The reason the Iraqi's got so lucky is that they have something we want/need. I won't even get started on the potential reprecussions of Bush letting the ports be used by Arab nations...........
685757
Because they dont have  a huge income.  A few hundered dollars a year, is the medium income of the Iraqi family. So, the price of gas is going to be cheap. Also, this is a nation of few cars too.  I would guess that as many cars there are in Iraq, would only be enough to match the size of West Virginia or Alaska.  Only those who are well off can afford them, as most of them live in poverty.\n\nAlso, we "subsidize" the gas coming from Kuwait to Iraq, by buying it expensive and selling it cheap!  I dont know why, but we do, thats what the stink was with Haliburton getting the conract under Vice President Dick Cheney.\n\nI do not fret about the war, it will play itself out in the due course, and our boys and girls will be back home when the time is right.  I leave everything up to GOD, as HE can deal with it, it is beyond my scope in dealing with it.\n\nI wish you well...\n\nJesse
631635
Good question thank you for not ranting.  I do not like Bush's spending it is out of control and I am not a fan of his immigration plan.  To be honest with the exception of his tax cuts he is probably the most liberal president since Jimmy Carter.  I also wish he was a better public speaker.\n\nThat said I am 100% behind him on the war on terror and the Iraq war