Horrible: If you vote for Democrats, you’ll get a free government cell phone
Spectacles like this are going to be the death of the Lifeline Assistance program. It’s bad enough that this wonderful program is plagued with fraud, but now we have election day farces like the one shown in this video.
“Vote for the Democrat and get an Obama Phone.” Sadly, even the sign on the phone company’s booth says “Obama Phone.”
JLB says
I suggest that you read this before making comments that voting Democrat will give you a free cell phone. The Bush administration started the program. Also, 44 states currently offer this program. Nebraska is not one of them. https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/
Me says
RaaWRONG! If you are going to attempt to school anyone, YOU, should get your facts straight. The lifeline program was initiated by Ronald Reagan and for landlines, so that everyone, including those misfortunate and/or on fixed meager incomes could have a phone for use during an emergency. This program has existed since then, but has been bastardized by the Obama administration to cover cell phones, which has propagated the abuse. Good idea, until a raging leftist socialist got his hands on it.
ConservativeGeorge says
I’m a conservative republican, and I’ve been a detractor of the free government cell phones program since I heard about it on talk radio a couple years ago. But I hate to admit it, but I now have a cell phone thanks to the program. I still can’t say I’m a fan of the idea completely, however, as I hate wasteful government spending. But I have fallen on hard times. Lost my job early this year, at 57 am too old to be hired for a good job these days, and I’m about to lose my house.
I’m not lazy, I’m working at the local hardware store now part-time and looking for more work. It’s tough to swallow, having been a six figure exec before that. But I believe everyone should work at whatever they can get, and those too proud to take ANY job disgust me.
It’s virtually impossible to look for work without a phone. I had canceled my landline because it was too expensive. I know I could get a Lifeline discount on the landline, but frankly it costs the government the same exact amount to provide Lifeline Assistance for a cell phone or a landline. And with the landline, I’d still be out of pocket.
So, there it is. My confession. I’m a conservative who is thankful for the free government cell phone program. I bet there are others like me.
But know I hate the fraud, and I hate the phnes just going to those too lazy to find work.
Free Government Cell Phones says
ConservativeGeorge,
Wow. Thanks for sharing that. You are not alone. We have received many emails from people who are telling us the same thing. When people are in need — regardless of political persuasion — the free government cell phone is there for them.
Bob says
ConservativeGeorge,
If your case is indeed true, then us people and yourself have/had no problem helping you out and no problem with you getting needed assistance. But you are prob in a group of prob 30-40% and the others are fraud and lazy asses. I know several people on food stamps who ABUSE them horribly! They are not required to buy milk, rice, bread, etc…but instead by expensive meat, soda’s etc…even dog food! <–REALLY!!! Now look on the facebook page and see how many young people are there asking questions about their phones…how does this work, how does that work etc… LAZY MO FO'S!!!
I am a democrat and I have ZERO problem with a complete overhaul of this system. George I wish you the best of luck and everything happens for a reason…keep the good fight going sir never give up!
Good News says
Can you please fix the link to the video on the vote Democrat ,get an Obamaphone news
item you sent out last week as folks may want to send Life Wireless some important advice after viewing it.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We don’t have any idea what you are talking about.
N says
Joseph,
I supposed you missed a few lessons in economics. The “Wealthy” or upper income earners also had to WORK to achieve. Another uneducated voter.
Joseph Golec says
hi i just want to say that i am a full blooded demacrat alss have been and always will be.
also people dont undersamd that republcans are for the rich and demacrates are for the working people of this country………..
Craig says
Republicans are for freedom and Obama has changed the democrat party from “for the working man” to “for a socialist nation” He is killing a once great country.
Craig says
Your spelling indicates a much needed education. Perhaps you would prefer to elaborate about why rich people should buy you anything.
Ivan Payich says
I live in Omaha, NE and am on S.S. physical disability. Please tell me how to get a free Obama phone. I was not able to vote at this election.. Please reply. Thank you,
Ivan Payich
Eagle lover says
Well, you name your site FREE GOVERNMENT cell phones. That says it all. Get a free phone from the government – paid for by taxpayers that buy their own cell phones with money they EARNED.