The Election in 2012 will Shape the Country for 20 years
Every so often an election comes up that defines the American course for the next generation. Many thought that 4 years ago that was that election. The optimism that came from an Obama election was sky high. Hope and Change was the call of the day. Obama was eloquent, convincing and a great campaigner. This man is a great motivational speaker. I fully believed that he thought he could really make a difference. Unfortunately with our current financial situation in the world and at home, this is not the time for lofty ideals or large government programs.
The national health care bill, labeled "Obamacare" by the press, is a bold move to try and enlarge the pool for insurance so that as the median population grows older and requires more care, it can be done without large premiums for them. It is however another version of the current social security system. This system is running out of money as more people draw from it than are paying into it. People are living longer and it is more expensive to live. The resulting situation is a deficit out of control, lowered housing values, decreased net worth and a worldwide credit crisis. The Supreme Court heard arguments this week about the healthcare bill and will render a decision on its' future by July. Basically, it will define the future of the election and the future of our country.
At stake here is whether we will become a country where we work for someone else or for ourselves. Whether or not we have the ability to control our own destinies. I know that it is scary to live knowing that failure could cost us everything. No one wishes that on anyone. But the ultimate rewards of success are amazing. Guys like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Rockefellers, Kennedy's, Carnegie's and more, have reaped the rewards of creating something from nothing and reaping the rewards. The millions of people who also gained as a result of investing or working for these great entrepreneurs. Without this spirit millions of inventions would have been thwarted and we would be stuck using a cell phone that weighs 10 pounds.
This could all go by the wayside if the government gains the ability to engineer the economy and control what products we are allowed to buy or sell. The same type of economies are in use in Europe and a severe version of that is in use in China. The results are a working class that has no hope of becoming more and a new powerful political class.
So this election, whether you are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, or Independent, is vitally important. Take the time to hear all the issues, learn what is going on and make informed choices. This election will define the direction of our country for the next 20 years. Much like the Reagan Revolution defined the 80's, this election will do so for this generation.
It is hard to get past the name calling, negative ads, and other drivel that these political groups put out. To see what is happening for what it is. That is why you and you alone must pay attention. Do not let the media or any group tell you what is right. Reach down in your heart, pray and listen. You will do the right thing.
The real key here is that government cannot singlehandedly get us out of the economic mess that we are in, but they can certainly make it worse.
My vote this fall will go to the man or woman (no matter what party or office), who chooses to get out the business of business. The man or woman who espouses to do the following..
- Balance the budget, control spending and new costs.
- Revamp current programs, eliminate expensive overhead and get more of that money doing what it is designed to do.
- Allow the country to determine what energy we use based on cost and technology, not engineer a technology and make it so expensive to use anything else. Invest in technology that allows us to use our own resources, oil sands, natural gas, coal and nuclear.
- Believes in term limits for all offices.
- Professes to be a servant of the people, not an instrument of their own views.
- Reduces all benefits for elected officials including the removal of retirement benefits. Political service was never designed to be a career.
- Reduce regulation to allow innovation. Reward innovators, invest in technology.
- And lastly or most importantly, gives back the dream to our children that they can be anything they want to be.
This election is not just for our President, a person who is the face of the country, but for our legislatures in cities, towns, counties and parishes. Every person must take their part in this serious. I cannot believe and will not believe that any person who calls themselves an American would rather take money from the government than have a job, earn their way and chart their own course. Please vote and do not deceive anyone from making their own conscious choice. American is dependent on you and me.
