Some might be offended by the use of such words in a title.
I apologize for breaching your sensitivities if that is the case but Bullshit
is about the only thing coming out of Washington these days. By the way, I am
really not sorry and I am not politically correct either. Contrary to the
bullshit artist’s in Washington’s belief, I am free to say whatever I want. To
express my opinion in a manner of my choosing.
So let’s cut through the bullshit and examine a few issues
that are on the minds of most of us:
Affordable Healthcare Act: Catastrophe. Need to start over.
This is the most ill-conceived piece of legislation imaginable and how we can
accept that certain of the politician continue to defend it is nothing more
than political bullshit. No body without an hidden agenda can possibility
support it the way it is written. To continue in the effort only
exemplifies the continued arrogant incompetence that plagues our government.
Oh, and by the way, they exempted themselves from it. Now that is Bullshit!
Immigration: Yes, we are all for the most part immigrants or
descendants thereof. We have laws on the books now to address immigration. I
suggest we stop the bullshit and enforce the laws we have before trying to
create new ones simply to bolster political positions. Secure the boarders,
stop bringing refugees into the country that can offer little to the American
way. I know some will wave the humanitarian flag, but we have US citizens that
we can help first. Laws duly passed by government should be indiscriminately
enforced. The administration should be held to account for not doing so.
Budget Deficit: Politicians did not have the courage to raise taxes enough over
the years to fund their outrageous
spending level. That would have been political suicide and caused the
people to scrutinize more closely all of the activities of government.
So, they devised a plan to deceive the people into allowing them to
borrow the money from Social Security and other sources so they can spend spend
spend unchecked. When more normal sources of funding started to run out, they
started printing money which served only to devalue what you have. What
they did not tell you is that although they did not raise taxes yet, they will
be forced to at some point or the debt can’t be paid. The thought was that by
then, it would be too late to do anything about it and they have already spent the money. In
the meantime, they create a series of laws so they can control the people once
they figure it all out. They know it’s coming, that’s why Homeland Security has
purchased more weapons and ammunition than anyone expect the military.
Trade Deficit: Foreign Oil is the largest contributor to the
trade deficit and we need and have the ability to change that if government
would allow it. Jobs would be created, energy prices would be lowered. There
should be a push to mine more coal, drill for more oil and natural gas. All of
which can be funded privately and not with taxpayer dollars.
Economy: Nothing would help more people in this nation
more than lowering energy cost to the American people and the companies who
employ us. Lower energy cost would bring back manufacturing jobs, and the
people would have more disposable income if gasoline, and other energy were
more abundant from domestic sources. To boost this effort, government
should provide a mechanism to allow the nearly 2 Trillion dollars setting in
foreign banks to be repatriated back into the US economy to fund energy growth
and job creation. It would be simple. Instead of taxing that money upon entry into
the country (keep in mind that this money was earned somewhere else), allow it
to come back tax free if invested in job creation or domestic energy
development. Companies could invest in anything they want from green or
renewable energy sources to coal, oil, natural gas or any industry that relies
on energy at an affordable price to survive. The alternative is to
continue the war on coal and other fossil fuels and watch exorbitant energy
prices continue to shutter more and more business and consume even more of our
income.
Foreign relations: What relations? In the last 5 years,
we have managed to piss off nearly every nation with our spying
techniques, drone killings and cut backs in foreign aid (which I am ok with).
This is not to mention the state department being guided by partisan hacks who
have no idea what they are doing. Hide and watch Iran manipulate them long
enough to secure nuclear weapon capabilities. The problem is we are kidding
ourselves if we think there is a nation out there that gives a shit about
us. The only thing other nations are interested in from the US is what we
can do for them. Whether it’s financial aid, military support or trade
subsidies, that is all they care about. This nation takes care of itself
and should strengthen that position by reducing our dependence on foreign oil
and barrowed money. In addition, we should be happy to defend Saudi
Arabia’s and other nations in the region’s oil empire in the Persian Gulf, but
only if they pay for our aircraft carriers and warplanes to be there. Then once
we become energy independent, the price for protection goes up.
Political Correctness: Bullshit. If you hear something
that you do not like. Get over it. Rub some dirt on it and move on. Do you
really think people working hard to make ends meet care what we call the
Washington Redskins? If they are going to change the name to be more fitting of
the goofballs in Washington, perhaps they should consider: Washington Royals.
After all , our leadership thinks we have a monarchial government within which
they stand as Royalty and we are their subjects. The ruling class needs a
lesson in constitutional limitation. Ok, I digressed, moving on.
Political Correctness is like a parasite roaming around inside and eating away
at small pieces of our internal fortitude. Too many have become afraid to stand
on principle and succumb to the wishes of fringe elements seeking only to
further an agenda. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind. Just do so in manner
that shows respect for your opposition, but stand your ground and don’t let
words be manipulated to mean something other than that which you intended.
Taxes: Harry Ried
suggesting that everyone wants to pay more tax is, well bullshit. Nobody wants
to pay more tax. Taxes can be considered in some ways as an investment in the
country. When you make an investment, you rightfully expect something in
return. It is your money not the government’s. You earned it and although taxes
are compulsory, you should feel like you are getting something for your
investment. What you expect is military protection against enemies of the
state, reasonable regulatory oversight of certain elements of commerce, roads
and highways and reasonable programs that help those who are unable to help
themselves. What Reid and other likeminded public officials don’t seem to get
is that none of us would make a voluntary investment into any company that
can’t balance a budget, spends nearly 50 percent more than it brings in,
provides special rules and exemptions for the certain stockholders that support
leadership but not to others and barrows money far in excess of what it will be
able to repay in the foreseeable future. If government were more
efficient, less wasteful and not plagued with corruption and cronyism, the need
to raise taxes would not be present. Instead of taking from the people more of
their hard earned money, try creating efficiencies where they do not currently
exist. Learn to prioritize spending and stop using taxpayer dollars to buy
votes. Apply all laws equally to all citizens including all branches of
government. Streamline the tax code. Make certain everyone who enjoys the benefits
of living in America (still the greatest country ever to exist) contributes
something to the system. Everyone should have skin in the
game. If you put nothing in, you should expect nothing in return.
Now Mr. Reid, if government were to become efficient, stop unnecessary and
imprudent spending and empirical evidence suggested that leaders where doing
all they can do to manage spending effectively, then the people should consider
whether more tax should be paid or which service should not be provided. Not
until then.
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