Shutting Detroit Down Video By John Rich

Maybe our politicians should take a step back, spend a few minutes watching this video, and really pay close attention to the words that are being sung. This song is not only catchy (let me tell you…I’ve been repeating the chorus to myself for a few hours now) but it’s the reality of the times we are living in. Depending on your current financial condition, you may be unaware of the struggle that others are going through. If you have heard the song (which many of you probably have), its written and sung by John Rich who just happens to be a famous country singer (once again, I’m sure that you already knew that but hey...not everyone’s a fan of country). He has been making his rounds on different talk shows, news programs, as well as making a special appearance at the Atlanta, GA tea party with Sean Hannity. His dedication to his country is inspiring and I hope other celebrities take notice. Additionally, I think it’s important to take note of the lyrics as they are bipartisan (I can’t imagine how anyone could say anything bad about this song but take my word for it, they will find something to attack…they always do). It’s not about left or right, it’s about the people that are being affected by this current economic climate and the politicians who don’t understand. It’s about the people that are losing their jobs; it’s about unnecessary spending on the government’s part which consequently will raise taxes on the hardest working people. Let’s face it folks, it would be silly to think that only the "rich" will be responsible for paying back our deficit, which thanks to this current President will be ridiculously high. Despite the fact that there are not enough rich people to pay for all this, personally (as I hope you agree) I am not in favor of punishing the rich for their success, that’s simply not how I was raised. You know, for people that are overly obsessed with “fairness”, how does overtaxing the rich sound fair? It’s neither fair nor logical.

Anyway, I will stop myself before I go any further and just say that I hope you enjoy this video as it is truly touching. I will warn you that it is sad but I think it’s good to publicize the reality of many people’s current situation.

Oh and by the way, I forgot to mention that there is a special celeb appearance in the video!

Enjoy.

Double Standard Much?

This is good...reallllll good!

Short story shorter or long story shorter (which ever way you would like to put it) a left-wing group called MoveOndotOrg held a contest where people could submit ads attacking President Bush. The video below called "Child's Play" won the contest.
Just take a look at it and let me know why these people aren't up in arms about President Obama's budget which screws my generation and several generations after out of their own hard earned money.
Where are they? Where's the opposition? The double standard is incredible. This begs the question, were they truly against the spending or against whatever President Bush did? I think their silence on our present spending situation answers that question pretty clearly! If they were sincere about being against massive debt and deficits, they would have joined the tea parties that took place on April 15th instead of joining in on attacking the attendees and calling them vulgar and distasteful names. Just another example (of many)...



Watch the video below, Redstate took over the ad and made it (how should I put)...Current!

Turning Down Stimulus Money

(photo credit: Politico)

A few governors have opposed the crazy stimulus package sent from Washington and President Obama. What most fail to recognize is that the stimulus money comes with strings attached. There really is no such thing as a free lunch! I would be interested in having someone explain to me where they think this money is coming from. It must either be generated through tax increases or printing new money which consequently would lead to inflation. These governors were elected by the people of their states to represent their best interests and that is what they would like to do without the interference of Washington. Thus, several GOP Governors have declined to accept certain parts of the package or would like to use the money to pay down their states debt. Many states are now raising their taxes to record levels because of their addiction to spending. Hmm...would it not be wise of these governors to stop wasteful spending and use the stimulus money to pay down the debt instead of raising taxes during this incredibly tough time? Furthermore, raising taxes in a recession is probably the worst thing you can do…its probably right behind spending when going down a list of what not to do! Don’t spend money you don’t have (an eight year old could tell you that).

Because these governors are trying to do what’s best for their constituents, they are being publicly scolded. Additionally, one Governor was outrageously accused of being a racist by another elected official for rejecting parts of the package (yeah that’s mature).

Unfortunately, people are having a tough time understanding why someone wouldn't just take this "free" money from the federal government…like totally. Duh! They don’t understand that this money is going to be coming out of their pockets in the future…that is…right after they soak the rich for all they have! A group called Carolinians For Reform recently announced spending $230,000 on a TV ad featuring South Carolina’s Governor Mark Sanford explaining his decision to spend stimulus money to pay down South Carolina's debt. In the ad (which is posted below), Governor Sanford explains that “the easy thing isn’t always the right thing” and goes further on to say that “there is a better way than saddling our children with massive debts”. I absolutely agree!

Responding to the ad, the DNC had the nerve to accuse the Governor of putting his political ambitions ahead of South Carolinians. Yeah that completely makes sense because the Governor is making a really popular decision…Not! Declining the money or using it towards debt may be the wisest choice but I would argue that it is not easiest nor does it have many supporters. The DNC’s claim is almost as ridiculous as the whole stimulus package…I did say “ALMOST”.

Stop Spending Our Future...Like NOW!

Just some numbers to make your head spin...(Makes me want to sing "You spin me right round baby, right round...")

Please STOP bankrupting our future!
That is all (for now).
Thanks.