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And about entitlements May 25, 2011 8:41 am Eri

I know how Democrats can sweep Missouri and Oklahoma. Just tell voters that since Republicans are against entitlements, they plan to dismantle FEMA.

  • FEMA is not an entitlement. Republicans are not "against" entitlements, they are trying to make them workable over the long run. ... by TB 2011-05-25 10:24:24
    • FEMA is as much an entitlement as Social Security is. The Congress gives and the Congress can take. ... by Eri 2011-05-25 13:10:54
      • Entitlements have a very specific definition, referring to things like Medicare and Social Security. The political terminology around here is vague ... by TB 2011-05-25 16:46:08
    • What good was FEMA during Katrina? FEMA at work... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21824609/ns/nightly_news/t/fema-trailers/ by RobVG 2011-05-25 10:12:10
      • That was under Bush and it didn't work very well but then, neither did Bush, as well-intentioned as he may ... by Eri 2011-05-25 13:17:16

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