Comments on: Soviet… uh… I mean American Community Survey

By: Joseph Copsey

Joseph Copsey — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:43:14 +0000

I see there are a few constitutional scholars here. So you must remember congressional testimony of James Madison (you know, the guy who wrote the Constitution) for the First Census Act of 1790. He basically said that the new country needed more information from it’s residents for a better government. He proposed many questions about occupation, income, manufacturing, living situations, etc. Congress agreed, but felt it would be too ambitious for the first census. But that first census did ask for name, age, race, sex and hometown — it was never just number in the household. So now instead of asking those questions once every 10 years, it’s spread over the decade. And answering the questions remains one of our most basic civic duties.

By: Mark16

Mark16 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:15:46 +0000

In other countries of the Balkans that were not directly affected by the conflicts, some progress has been made in civil society development, but the level of youth participation is still low. ,

By: Christian

Christian — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:16:19 +0000

I hear they are relocating misfits such as yourself to camps in northern Wisconsin. All those frozen lakes, very Gulaggy. Christians last blog post..Written on the Heart: Some Thoughts on the Law

By: BuddyO

BuddyO — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:56:02 +0000

UPDATE:
Well, this nice older lady cornered me at the house last night. She kind of reminded me of George’s mother on Seinfeld. She wanted to do a verbal completion of the survey right then and there. Of course I refused. After a long deliberation she gave me the number of a manager in the Philadelphia office.

I called the office today. They told me it was my constitutional duty to complete the survey. I told them Artcle I of the Constitution requires an enumeration (a headcount). I said “there’s 4 people in my house, now I’ve fulfilled my constitutional duty, my bathing habits are none of your business”.

After about 15 minute debate she said she would contact my local representative… we’ll see if that’s to turn me in for penalty or to leave me alone…

By: BuddyO

BuddyO — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:11:25 +0000

Shhhhh…..

By: Christian

Christian — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:54:32 +0000

I heard about your 'vicious' dog. Dot says she thinks you'll have a problem if you are thinking of him as a watch dog. She says he's too sweet and nice. Christians last blog post..God Hates You

By: BuddyO

BuddyO — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:26:47 +0000

I may let my vicious pit bull answer the door.

By: Christian

Christian — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:42:58 +0000

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.”

—Thomas Jefferson. Wanna borrow one of mine? Christians last blog post..God Hates You

By: BuddyO

BuddyO — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:28:31 +0000

OK, so I’ve started getting house visits now… 2 times so far, I haven’t been home… I can’t wait to meet them!

By: Christian

Christian — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:13:51 +0000

OR not of. Dangit.

By: Christian

Christian — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:13:14 +0000

Of they have been getting complaints at the Federal Department of Homeland Hygiene Security Department. Sorry, but I thought it was my civic duty. Christians last blog post..Many Thanks For a Fallen Creation

By: BuddyO

BuddyO — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:19:15 +0000

Could be they just targeted me because they know I’ll be annoyed.

By: John

John — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:03:01 +0000

“Do you bathe yourself, or does someone have to help you?”

No way they didn’t ask this. Oh wait, I looked, they did. I feel kind of bad I didn’t get one of these forms. Do you think maybe they don’t like me? Or maybe Big Brother doesn’t want to know about my life?

By: BuddyO

BuddyO — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:36:56 +0000

Thanks dude, that made me laugh out loud…

By: Christian

Christian — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:33:45 +0000

OK, I’ve got an idea. Answer the survey but give a false answer for each question. Maybe for the ones that they already know the answer for (income,address etc) Like this

# How much do you make?
A. Not quite enough.
# Are you using food stamps?
A. Only when I mail food.
# Do you bathe yourself, or does someone have to help you?
A. I get help but she’s going to start charging more soon.
# Are you having sex with any of the people in your house?
A.Usually in the house, sometimes outside, if its dark enough.
# If so, are you two married, or are you living in sin?
A. What does the government know about sin? Ever heard of Tom Jefferson?
# Did you get her pregnant this year?
A. I would have but they were all sold out.
# Is she also a grandmother?
A. Yes, actually. She’s mine.
# Did she graduate from high school, or is she still in elementary school?
A. She was expelled for living in sin.
# Is she “ethnic”?
A. Heck no. She keeps herself very clean.
# Is she an illegal alien?
A. C’mon. You don’t believe in aliens do you?
# How’s her English?
A. Better than her math but not as good as her history.
# Is she blind?
A. Of course! That explains a lot of things!
# Is she a shut-in?
A. Look, she kept losing the keys. We never left her too long and we always leave a window cracked.
# How many wars has she fought in?
A. Depends; do Korea, Vietnam and Iraq count? Or are they conflicts? Police actions?
# Where does she work?
A. Usually in the attic. Saves time if we just send the license plates up to her.
# Does your she take a ferryboat to work?
A. Once she took the ferry across the river but he didn’t want to go and he through a hissy fit and slapped her. So no,not anymore.
# How hard does she work?
A. Not too good anymore. I wonder if it’s that blind thing you suggested.
# Is the government giving her money?
A. Uh, you tell me. Ain’t you the government? Not too good with paperwork, are ya?

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