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Divide and conquer, one republicans way! - 10/14/2011 11:53:42 AM

Lucylastic

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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/13/2687138/rep-tillis-criticized-for-drug.html

Facing a firestorm of criticism, N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis said Wednesday he may have made a "poor choice of words" when he suggested the state "find a way to divide and conquer" people on public assistance.

However, he stuck by other remarks that the state might consider drug-testing recipients of welfare and other public money, and even some state employees.

The Cornelius Republican made the comments late last week in response to questions at a town meeting in Madison County. Tight budgets, he said, force tough choices.

He compared public assistance for "a woman in a wheelchair" to that for a mother with children out of wedlock.

"At some point, we'll have to say, 'First kid, we'll give you a pass. Second, third or fourth kid, you're on your own. What we have to do is find a way to divide and conquer the people who are on assistance. We have to show respect for that woman who has cerebral palsy and had no choice in her condition that needs help and we should help.

"And we need to get those folks to look down at those people who choose to get into a position that makes them dependent on the government and say at some point, 'You're on your own. We may end up taking care of those babies but we're not going to take care of you.' "

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RE: Divide and conquer, one republicans way! - 10/14/2011 12:25:06 PM

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Truth, justice, and common sense always face "firestorms of criticism".
Wonder why he only supported drug testing some public employees? Clearly it should be all of them, and should start with teachers....

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RE: Divide and conquer, one republicans way! - 10/14/2011 12:26:18 PM

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Cuz he ain't got a handle on the truth, justice and common sense parts at all.

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RE: Divide and conquer, one republicans way! - 10/14/2011 12:28:01 PM

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yeah ask nikki haley about using wrong numbers to back up her"sensible idea"
thick idiots ugly bastards

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RE: Divide and conquer, one republicans way! - 10/14/2011 5:38:34 PM

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At the very least,those sponsering such laws should themselves be tested.

He should indeed volunteer to test himself as a demonstration of leadership.His staff too.Lead from the front.

Seems fair.They get public money too.

They are in positions where they make important decisions that affect millions.Sometimes making
life and death decisions.

Shouldn`t they even more so than welfare recipients, be tested for illegal drug use?

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