http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31806096/ns/politics-white_house/
Pay attention to what is occurring on Capital Hill in terms of health care. Congress is debating the existence and magnitude of another tax burden and economic drain on our country. Think things are bad now? Imagine if our taxes are raised to pay for the health costs of all the uninsured.
Options on the table for funding the health care plan (of which I am not 100% sure will cover the uninsured, as it is still being debated in Congress) include raising taxes by 3% on those making more than $200,000 or $250,000, raising taxes on the middle tax, or finding some other way to raise additional money, such as a tax on alcohol or soft drinks. All these solutions are the same, and will produce less growth in the economy, make us less competitive internationally, and provide less of an incentive to excel financially in this country.
To be clear, I am all for a government health care program. The more competition the better. However, I think we need one which a) you can choose to be involved in and pay into, and b) no one gets any benefits that do not pay into it. If we want the uninsured to have a good health care plan, lets improve our economy by cutting taxes on businesses. This will increase the amount of jobs available in this country and allow more people to get health care. Don't take away what I have worked for to help someone who doesn't have to work for it.
Just my thoughts. Until we meet again, goodbye!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Republican Tidbits
I just wanted to pass along some interesting items I read in the news today:
1) Colin Powell, after supporting President Obama during election season, is concerned about the increasing size of government and the amount of national debt. "'The right answer is, give me a government that works, keep it as small as possible,' said Powell, who said he stays in touch with Obama and has spoken to him recently." Read the whole article here: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/04/supporting-obamas-campaign-powell-skeptical-presidents-spending-priorities/.
2) Apparently, over 70% of Republicans would choose Palin as their first pick in 2012: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/05/palin/. Check out Drew and I's fifth podcast for my thoughts on why I think Palin would be bad for the Republican party.
I support Palin's decision to step down as governor of Alaska. Reading this article made me understand the personal toll she is taking from the media and the expense it is causing taxpayers. I am, however, quite certain she would lose if running for President. Maybe Palin should stick to fundraising and advancing key parts of her agenda that she is knowledgeable about, such as energy policy.
That is all I have for now. Until we meet again, goodbye!
1) Colin Powell, after supporting President Obama during election season, is concerned about the increasing size of government and the amount of national debt. "'The right answer is, give me a government that works, keep it as small as possible,' said Powell, who said he stays in touch with Obama and has spoken to him recently." Read the whole article here: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/04/supporting-obamas-campaign-powell-skeptical-presidents-spending-priorities/.
2) Apparently, over 70% of Republicans would choose Palin as their first pick in 2012: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/05/palin/. Check out Drew and I's fifth podcast for my thoughts on why I think Palin would be bad for the Republican party.
I support Palin's decision to step down as governor of Alaska. Reading this article made me understand the personal toll she is taking from the media and the expense it is causing taxpayers. I am, however, quite certain she would lose if running for President. Maybe Palin should stick to fundraising and advancing key parts of her agenda that she is knowledgeable about, such as energy policy.
That is all I have for now. Until we meet again, goodbye!
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