HMC Rich
Jeez JoB. Could you be any more predictable? In past posts I have compared who was in power since the 1920’s. You rail only against Republicans, but you know the Democrats have been there too. One party cannot be blamed for everything unless it holds complete power. There is plenty to point to regarding the way Republicans and Democrats have voted and policies have been implemented. That is undeniable. What is also undeniable is that government is at times inefficient and keeps growing no matter who is or has been in charge. Not all of it is bad either, but it is rather inefficient and sometimes inept.
Washington State is having financial shortfalls. Who has been in charge? Who is to blame? Well, the Democrats are in charge and have had a majority now and for quite some time in the governors office. Is that Bush and Cheney’s fault? No. Chris G new damn well that tough times were coming but in the election BS’d about the economic health of the state. For clarity here is a fact check from the 2008 race. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008229116_debatetruth05m0.html
Our state and country have suffered mightily in the past few years. In my layman’s point of view, I see the Federal Government as controlling our lives too much. The states are losing most of their autonomy and independence. The growth and intrusion of the Federal Government has put many states in Jeopardy. Look at the current recession. What I am trying to say is …because the Federal Government does and will control so much of our lives, the people of the states are pawns of the federal government and less citizens of the states. We are affected too much by the government especially in a recession.
To further simplify, the average Joe has more impact locally than nationally. I can call a local representative and might make a small difference. Nationally, I need to be part of a lobbyist group to really be heard. The tentacles of government are choking our liberty and our wallets. AND WE ELECTED EVERY ONE OF THEM. I did not however, elect Bush’s or Obama’s Czars. What’s up with that?
You ask if I support the people who put us there? No. I support a Conservative Fiscal accounting with a bit of a Libertarian twist. True fiscal responsibility. A balanced budget, No more deficit spending. Throw out this tax system. Get a different one and live within it. Common Sense regulation where needed but neither over or under regulation.
We have two main parties. They are both changing. The Democrats are embracing BIG GOVERNMENT and are spending like no tomorrow.
The Republicans are going more conservative. If enough true conservatives get in, they will stop spending and cut government for a bit before they too get corrupted.
No more RINO’s for Republicans. No more Blue Dogs for the Democrats. Ultimately like usual, the Independents decide nationally.
Your interpretation of the St. Paul article was slightly wrong. Bush did have some campaign promises success but fell short on others. And soon his tax cuts will end.
Obama’s successes and unkept promises can be found at Politifact.
Well, I can’t tell you what would have happened if the bailout had not occurred. I know two of the biggest government offenders (Freddie and Fannie) were left out of the Financial Reform Bill (Sure is quiet in the peanut gallery). I know this “summer of recovery” is just White House PR. I know this is one of the longest recessions we have had unfortunately. Many say we would have melted down. I don’t know. I do know it would affect millions if it happens or had happened. I also know that Obama and crew are not living up to their rhetoric and Keynesian economics is not curing the problem.
Finally, I asked if there were plans out there put forth by others. JoB, All you did was attack Republicans. So I will wait. If you find no plan, then it is just business as usual. And who is in power now? I repeat, is there another plan? Dem or Rep? Both sides too worried about getting re-elected. WE ALL DESERVE BETTER.