Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain

We've seen the way the VA treats veterans. Why would we think the government can run healthcare for the whole country?

Headline reads "Congress Plunges U.S. into Gov't. Shutdown." The executive branch had something to do with this as well.

To the congressmen of Georgia: you're negatively impacting our small businesses and retirement accounts. We vote!

Gov. Deal: Why are you ethically challenged?

I think it's great the AJC publishes photos and descriptions of celebrities' megamillion dollar mansions. It gives me something more to be depressed about.

If the sun is the sole factor in temperature control, why is Venus at 800 degrees and Mars at -100 degrees? Atmosphere plays a large role in temperature control.

It would cost $10 to send a post card by UPS or FedEx.

I worked for the government during Newt Gingrich's last government shutdown. Result: Clinton won, every federal worker got paid for their "furlough" days, and the GOP was marginalized till 2001.

Check cashing, airplanes, liquor and cigarettes are all luxuries. Voting is a Constitutional right. Poll taxes are unconstitutional.

I tried to get on HealthCare.gov but it was too busy. What would the Republicans do if it is wildly successful?

I don't vote. It just encourages them.

My biggest regret is not identifying what was real and what really mattered a little sooner.

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