Last night as I was watching this clip of Glenn Beck, I came to the place where I felt enough is enough.
Locally, we do not want to cut salaries in schools, etc., but raise taxes on property owners.
Statewide, we want to raise taxes to make sure everyone is taken care of.
Nationally, well, I am just dumbfounded. Republicans and Democrats are fully ensconced in the earmark game. And I am ready to flip.
So...this weekend is dedicated to sending faxes to these people. And I am going to ask my friends to do the same. Now I send emails and faxes every week, but perhaps at some point they will stop patting me on the head like some dumb school child.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Finally
Finally, even President Obama reflects on the imperfection of this stimulus bill. I must be simple man. Pay your bills, do not incur debt and enjoy life. But, not so at political levels. Everyone vying for the pet project of their district and soon the bills reflect all the personalities and expenditures of each. Crazy.
In our state of Vermont, even when we tell people what we want special interest groups fill pockets to conclusions.
I did finally get a one liner back from my legislator. "Thank you for your e-mail. You speak of a number of issues that require serious consideration and I appreciate your input."
It is interesting that when there is less money in an economy you get to see the real deal coming out.
In our state of Vermont, even when we tell people what we want special interest groups fill pockets to conclusions.
I did finally get a one liner back from my legislator. "Thank you for your e-mail. You speak of a number of issues that require serious consideration and I appreciate your input."
It is interesting that when there is less money in an economy you get to see the real deal coming out.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Stimulus
I watched the news last night as we continue to entertain this idea that we as Americans can afford this amount to be spent. I wrote congressman and senators and even the president to say "no!"
As a business man who wants to do business, certainly I want the economy to be better, but if I add more debt to my company then I am more likely to fail, will need to work harder to make the same and burden my family.
Hopefully, more of us will see this.
As a business man who wants to do business, certainly I want the economy to be better, but if I add more debt to my company then I am more likely to fail, will need to work harder to make the same and burden my family.
Hopefully, more of us will see this.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Perhaps Enough is Enough
I sit here and watch the answers of Mr. Gibbs for the President. He had a telling line. "The government you get is the government you participate in."
I think he is saying if we don't like things, then it is time to jump in.
I spent time last night writing letters to the President, Senate, etc., to say "no stimulus." (www.NoStimulus.com)I read the 600 plus pages and came away extremely disheartened at the actions that will ultimately affect my children and grandchildren. Have you read this? "We have been guided by a Republican administration who believes in this simplistic notion that people who have wealth are entitled to keep it."— Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.)
PS: Don't have time to read all 647 pages? Shame, shame. Still, this bill is mostly a combination of bills moved through three major committees. Summaries of each section can be found:
http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/appropssummary.pdf
and
http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/ECSummary.pdf
and
http://waysandmeans.house.gov/MoreInfo.asp?section=50
So disappointed am I that I woke up this morning to express my thoughts with regard to the "same sex marriage" actions making it's way to our state legislature. I have seen so much devastation amongst gay friends and acquaintances that I could never be in favor of it.
And so I began to read through the bills being proposed in our state. Wow! To deal effectively we must read all day long.Here they are. http://www.leg.state.vt.us/database/rintro/results.cfm I am trying to read through each one of them.
And then, a friend of mine, Bryan Shohet, has let me know he would like to run against incumbent Peter Welch in 2010 and could I help him. And ironically many of those who are telling him "no" are Republicans. Huh? What is up with that. "We do not think that is a wise idea." OK, who do you suggest? "Duh, we don't have anyone, but we do not think it is you."
As time goes on, I will be adding to this.
I think he is saying if we don't like things, then it is time to jump in.
I spent time last night writing letters to the President, Senate, etc., to say "no stimulus." (www.NoStimulus.com)I read the 600 plus pages and came away extremely disheartened at the actions that will ultimately affect my children and grandchildren. Have you read this? "We have been guided by a Republican administration who believes in this simplistic notion that people who have wealth are entitled to keep it."— Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.)
PS: Don't have time to read all 647 pages? Shame, shame. Still, this bill is mostly a combination of bills moved through three major committees. Summaries of each section can be found:
http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/appropssummary.pdf
and
http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/ECSummary.pdf
and
http://waysandmeans.house.gov/MoreInfo.asp?section=50
So disappointed am I that I woke up this morning to express my thoughts with regard to the "same sex marriage" actions making it's way to our state legislature. I have seen so much devastation amongst gay friends and acquaintances that I could never be in favor of it.
And so I began to read through the bills being proposed in our state. Wow! To deal effectively we must read all day long.Here they are. http://www.leg.state.vt.us/database/rintro/results.cfm I am trying to read through each one of them.
And then, a friend of mine, Bryan Shohet, has let me know he would like to run against incumbent Peter Welch in 2010 and could I help him. And ironically many of those who are telling him "no" are Republicans. Huh? What is up with that. "We do not think that is a wise idea." OK, who do you suggest? "Duh, we don't have anyone, but we do not think it is you."
As time goes on, I will be adding to this.