I'm in RED tonight because I want to put out good vibes for the conservatives who are running for office during elections tomorrow.
I had something completely different in mind for my post tonight. I think I'll save it for tomorrow night.
I think the first time that I really understood how divided the Country is was when George Bush was running against Al Gore. I mean, we were talking about 50/50 Republicans and Dems. I kept thinking to myself, "how the hell can there be that many stupid people in the United States?" I know, that's really rude. My apologies.
I think that people have forgotten how our Government works here in the United States. I've said this on my facebook page already. Are you old enough to remember School House Rock?
School House Rock: I'm Only A Bill
I know that the Republican's are not innocent in our financial mess. I feel that President Bush did make some mistakes, but I also believe with all my heart, that he woke up each morning and prayed for guidance on how to take care of this great Country we live in. I don't think he had a crazy ultra-conservative agenda when he took office. I think he wanted to make a difference and to make our Country even more wonderful. And I'm sure he feels he made mistakes, but felt like he was making decisions that were in the best interest of our country.....not for his own personal interest, but for that of our County.
I also know that Democrats have been in control of Congress since 2006. If you watch the video I just posted you will realize that the House of Representatives and the Senate hold all the power. What's been going on for the past two years is our Democrat led Congress has been pushing forward with Democrat President Obama's liberal agenda.
I want to remind you, while the liberals are blaming President Bush for the terrible unemployment and debt that he has a Democrat congress to deal with the last two years of his presidency. Wasn't it during those last two years that things got really bad? I know it did for us. Scott's overtime went away, and it was terrible for us for a long time with our budget. We could barely afford to buy groceries, and that is no lie.
To keep our nation free and democratic (no Democrat) there are checks and balances in place. We have Congress, the President and the Supreme Court. Checks and balances to ensure our freedom. And elections every two years to ensure we don't get stuck with politicians who aren't looking out for the best interests of the people he or she represents.
Tomorrow, I think the Republican's are going to spank the Democrats. There are so many politicians out there who are NOT listening to the people they represent. For those of you who don't have health insurance, I know that Obamacare probably sounds like a great thing. But when you really listen to the different things that are in this bill, remember how big it is? When you really dig into it and listen to the things that are in this bill, it's scarier than hell. What if you get really sick? Do you want some government agency looking at your file, without any compassion, and deciding whether or not they want to put the money into saving your life? Who's to decide what is best for you and your health? You and your family.....or the federal government? I know what my choice would be.
Also, as a nation we are facing the largest tax increase in our history beginning in January, 2011. Yes, I'm speaking of the Bush tax cuts. I don't see them as Bush tax cuts. This is how I see them. They eliminated the "marriage tax penalty". That means married folks are going to get less of a standard deduction than two single filers would get. That is a penalty.
Also, the child tax credit goes away. For those of us who count on the extra help of the child tax credit, we are screwed!
Democrats put two things out there regarding the Bush tax cuts. First, they said that they didn't want to help the rich. They only wanted to keep the tax cuts for the middle class. Now, I may be wrong, but I think the cut-off was $250,000 and above would lose their tax cuts. I know that seams like a HUGE amount of money. But when you consider those people out there who own small businesses, they are going to get royally screwed. When Scott and I owned our business, it was set up as an LLC. That meant that the profit and losses of our business directly flowed to our personal tax returns.
What am I getting at? These small business owners are the ones who are giving people jobs. My boss is a small business owner. Higher taxes leave less money for hiring new people. I'm a bookkeeper, I know what I'm talking about. When small business owners are taxed to death, it leaves no money to expand their businesses and hire new people.
My last point on this, Democrats blamed the Republicans for not getting an extension of the Bush Tax Credits passed before they left in August. Excuse me, Democrat majority in the House and Senate! You don't need the Republican's to pass ANYTHING! You have the majority.
Ask yourself this. Over the last four years, during the Democrat led Congress, has your financial situation gotten better or worse? Have you been looking for a job? If yes, were you able to find a good paying job? Have you been able to keep your job you already have, or have your hours been cut? And how many of you have lost your homes to foreclosure under the Democrat led Congress?
Michigan has one of the highest unemployment rates and foreclosure rates in the United States. How can we even consider letting the Democrats run this state, or any other state, for another two years.
I firmly believe that President Obama is going to be a one-term President. Honestly, I think he knows it. That's why he was pushing is far-left liberal agenda while he had both houses of Congress. It was the only way to get these extreme left agendas passed.
I have to be careful here. There are Democrats and Republicans that are close to the center. There are democrats who really are listening to the people that they represent. It is my hope that people will actually listen and do research on the people they are voting for. I pray that they will vote their conscience and vote for the person who most represents their own feelings and observations.
I think that the American people want Congress to stop the excessive spending, get the damn budget under control, get rid of Obamacare, stop handing out welfare checks and 99 weeks of unemployment checks. You can't tell me that any self-respecting adult would rather sit on his ass and get a welfare check in the mail than go out and get a job that he can earn a good wage and benefits and be able to support his family. I know that most people are good inside and we've gotten so used to standing there with their hands out.
I have a fantastic friend who has made alot of changes in her life, all in the effort to improve life for her children and herself. She wants to work, she wants to find her dream job, earn a good wage, buy a new home for herself and her kids. We need people in Washington who are going to help her do that, and every other hard-working American. Think about all these things as you go to vote tomorrow.
Jason just turned 18 and this is the first election he gets to vote in. I'm so excited for him, because it's such an important thing to do as an American, yet we take it for granted. Men and Women died for the right to vote. I remember when I turned 18 I got to vote in 1988 and I voted for President Reagan. It was so exciting to be able to vote, and I'm glad that Jason gets to take part tomorrow.
And if you are looking at your non-partisan portion of your ballot, it doesn't mean they are non-partisan. Do the research and see if they are liberal or conservative judges, and then go with your gut.
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