GET THE FACTS BEHIND THE NEWS!
In the 1880's to 1920's the US was a nation of individual farmers and shopkeepers. Since that time the nation has changed. The US has become a group of large social and business organizations. People work for large co's, join large organizations. This necessitates a realignment of gov'ts role. The individual is frequently powerless against these large organizations. This is why people join labor unions, buy from coops--Costco, political parties etc.
Now one of the main purposes of gov't is to protect the public against the excessive greed, and power seeking of these large organizations. Some examples--the raliroads in the 1880's, the sub-prime mortgagor people in the 2000-2008, the pharmaceutical co's, the banks and wall street, 2000-2008, teachers unions etc Lastly we need protection against the protectors
The tea party financed primarily by Rupert Murdoch, Beck is on his payroll, and the Koch brothers and others do not want to be regulated Can we leave our future in the hands of these large organization and very wealthy people?. This was the George Bush program of gov’t without oversight, or unregulated. Judging by the results the answer is NO.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
GET THE FACTS BEHIND THE NEWS!
WHY DOESN’T PRES OBRAMA USE THESE Three GREAT REASONS TO ADVANCE HIS PROGRAM?
1) On Tax cuts for the rich the Pres again has let the republicans set the terms of the debate. The debate should not be primarily on the SIZE OF THE DEFICIT. The debate should be on measures to help the economy grow. As it stands now everyone is expecting the Pres to cave and agree to tax cuts for the very rich. There will some whiney excuse about the mean republicans who held the tax cuts hostage unless given to the rich. WHY NOT TURN THIS SITUATION AROUND! AFTER THE ELECTION THE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES THAT HE WILL VETO ANY TAX LEGISLATION THAT HAS A TAX CUT FOR THE VERY RICH.
If the republicans want a tax cut they agree to leave the rich out. This would probably be the outcome as the Republicans seem much more strong on tax cuts than the democrats.. John Boehner let the cat out of the bag IF THEY DON’T AGREE THE TAX CUTS EXPIRE. Take a clue from Bill Clinton in 1993, this might be the best outcome.
2 In 1948 Harry Truman campaigned against the ”do nothing Congress” Why can’t Pres Obrama use this type of approach against the do nothing Republicans now? There is an old saying, “Are you part trying to help or are you part of the problem?” There are many approaches that should show the Republicans are part of the problem.
3 Show the public that the gov't is their friend and protector not their enemy.
The social security provides us with money in later years, Security and Exchange Commission guards against financial fraud, the FDIC protects against loss of assets if a bank goes under, the FBI protects us against criminals and terrorists, the US Dept of the Interior protects our land resources and helps supply our energy. We benefit when these dept's perform their duties. One of the reasons the country is in trouble now is the Bush administration did not fund these dept's and appoint people interested in helping the public.
4 All of these approaches seem more powerful than saying however bad the democrats are the republicans are worse. The “worse” approach seem noticeable lacking in motivation and generating enthusiasm.
1) On Tax cuts for the rich the Pres again has let the republicans set the terms of the debate. The debate should not be primarily on the SIZE OF THE DEFICIT. The debate should be on measures to help the economy grow. As it stands now everyone is expecting the Pres to cave and agree to tax cuts for the very rich. There will some whiney excuse about the mean republicans who held the tax cuts hostage unless given to the rich. WHY NOT TURN THIS SITUATION AROUND! AFTER THE ELECTION THE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES THAT HE WILL VETO ANY TAX LEGISLATION THAT HAS A TAX CUT FOR THE VERY RICH.
If the republicans want a tax cut they agree to leave the rich out. This would probably be the outcome as the Republicans seem much more strong on tax cuts than the democrats.. John Boehner let the cat out of the bag IF THEY DON’T AGREE THE TAX CUTS EXPIRE. Take a clue from Bill Clinton in 1993, this might be the best outcome.
2 In 1948 Harry Truman campaigned against the ”do nothing Congress” Why can’t Pres Obrama use this type of approach against the do nothing Republicans now? There is an old saying, “Are you part trying to help or are you part of the problem?” There are many approaches that should show the Republicans are part of the problem.
3 Show the public that the gov't is their friend and protector not their enemy.
The social security provides us with money in later years, Security and Exchange Commission guards against financial fraud, the FDIC protects against loss of assets if a bank goes under, the FBI protects us against criminals and terrorists, the US Dept of the Interior protects our land resources and helps supply our energy. We benefit when these dept's perform their duties. One of the reasons the country is in trouble now is the Bush administration did not fund these dept's and appoint people interested in helping the public.
4 All of these approaches seem more powerful than saying however bad the democrats are the republicans are worse. The “worse” approach seem noticeable lacking in motivation and generating enthusiasm.
Monday, October 4, 2010
USA TODAY!
THE USA TODAY- ONCE A LEADER NOW AN ALSO RAN
The USA Today is not all sunny. There are a shadowy dark spaces. The USA was once a glamorous Queen first in many important aspect of living a good life. Now the USA is slowly disintegrating, and decaying do to neglect. NEWSWEEK RECENTLY LISTED THE 100 BEST COUNTRIES INN THE WORLD. WE USED TO BE 1ST. NOW WE ARE 11TH,NOT EVEN IN THE TOP 10. The moral decline of the US is reflected in the small bore thinking of our elected representatives and the impractical distortions of some of our leaders.
Since the public and its leader seem to be consumed and distracted by the diverse opinions and political divisions in this country many important needs are neglected. We have created a civilization that was once beautiful but is now a damaged and crumbling world.
Without a great deal of care the modern world with its large unsolved problems has been placed on top of our fine elegant world of the past, and now violated is likely ready for destruction.
The USA Today is not all sunny. There are a shadowy dark spaces. The USA was once a glamorous Queen first in many important aspect of living a good life. Now the USA is slowly disintegrating, and decaying do to neglect. NEWSWEEK RECENTLY LISTED THE 100 BEST COUNTRIES INN THE WORLD. WE USED TO BE 1ST. NOW WE ARE 11TH,NOT EVEN IN THE TOP 10. The moral decline of the US is reflected in the small bore thinking of our elected representatives and the impractical distortions of some of our leaders.
Since the public and its leader seem to be consumed and distracted by the diverse opinions and political divisions in this country many important needs are neglected. We have created a civilization that was once beautiful but is now a damaged and crumbling world.
Without a great deal of care the modern world with its large unsolved problems has been placed on top of our fine elegant world of the past, and now violated is likely ready for destruction.
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