“They offer you baubles,” Paul said while describing politicians like President Obama at the 10:00 mark in this video. “They offer you something for free: ‘Here’s a cell phone. Just take the cell phone and vote for me, it’ll be okay.’ Here’s the problem: It’s not free. On the one hand, you get the free cell phone; on the other hand, you get four dollar gas. On the other hand, you get the price of food rising. Why do prices go up? Because we run a deficit up here giving you free stuff, and then we print up money to pay for it and that steals value from what you have.”
Although Paul didn’t offer any specifics, he is obviously referring to the recent video in which an anonymous Ohio woman raved about “the ObamaPhone”.
We beg to differ, Senator Paul. And we urge you to learn more about the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phone program. You’ll discover that it’s one of the most cost effective programs that’s ever come out of Washington, DC.
Rather than wasting money, as you mistakenly assume, the free government cell phone program saves money. It contributes to the economy by helping unemployed Americans reach out to employers. It cuts medical care costs by helping low income Americans reach out to their physicians for preventative and/or early medical care. And, of course, it cuts crime by helping parents stay in touch with their children.
So please, Senator Paul, take another close look at how valuable the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phone program really is. If you do, we’re confident that you’ll change your mind and become a supporter.
Source: Washington Examiner
D. says
So this bagging favorite has no problems with racking up bills for unfunded wars against those the BOP see as different. Nice he refuses to talk about unfunded wars started under jr. bush…but doesn’t understand that everyone with a phone pays for this program in taxes they pay on their phone bill.
This tax has been in almost continuous existence since the 1890’s for fund the Spanish-American War. Then the savior of the BOP expanded the program during the 1980’s to pay for more than rural service and community organizations like hospitals to get phone service. All of you baggers want to blame someone…head back five + years and blame your own for starting this.
David Barber says
Selling your inheritance and your souls for a mess of pottage.
Gary says
What a thing to say and think. Wow! lol. How much does HE make a year? with this kind of mentality really?Cant even get this right? look into the program it was used/signed By the Bush people, Obama didnt start this program right? they are all just looking for someone to blame… come on people
God save us and Help us ALL.
Tle says
I want more news from Obam cell Phone . Tle