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American Patriots – Get Out and Vote!

G’Day!

Yes, if we are to halt the creeping “Obammunism” that is destroying our great country, those of us who believe in and support America must “Get Out and Vote” in November 2014 and 2016. We must elect candidates that support The Constitution, individual freedom, free markets, sound fiscal & monetary policy, economic growth, and limited government. A failure to vote is a conceded vote for a liberal democrat and potential further deterioration of our country. Our goal should be 100% turnout of Republican and Independent voters.

In my previous article in August, I summarized the most significant of the many failures of the Obama Administration and Democrats over the last six years. Other than promoting himself and “Change,” what are Obama’s real objectives? Is he capable of making any important decisions or taking any responsibility for the results of his failed policies? Is he actually serious about confronting the Islamic terrorist threat? Does he care about the stagnant economic growth fostered by excessive government regulations and high taxes? Does he want America to fail? I don’t know the answers to these questions but am very worried that, if we do not elect appropriate candidates in the next elections, America’s decline economically, culturally, politically, and internationally will continue. In the face of multiple global crises, the world needs a strong economy and strong leadership from the United States.

However, complaining about the failures of Obama and the Democrats in Congress will not correct our problems. It is up to us to correct our recent mistakes and vote in candidates who truly care about our country. Do we really want two more years of Harry Reid as Senate Majority Leader blocking virtually all bills passed by the House or proposed by Republican Senators? We now have the opportunity to correct the errors of the previous elections, take back the Senate in 2014, and elect a President who truly supports America in 2016. It is up to us to “Get Out and Vote” in huge numbers to counter the Democrats voting machine.

Our task will not be easy. The Democrats will definitely get out their socialist vote. They will knock on doors, arrange transportation to the polling stations, provide absentee ballots, and organize any and all support for their liberal base. They will leave no stone unturned in their attempts to retain power in the Senate and elect another Democrat President in 2016. They will mislead, distort the facts, and attempt to deceive the American people in every possible way in the period leading up to the elections in 2014 and 2016. It is vitally important that all patriots, conservatives, and freedom-loving Americans get out and vote – and encourage all of their family and colleagues to do likewise. Do not let the liberal Democrats take the election again.

Our great nation was founded on constitutionally protected principles of individual freedoms, free markets, and limited government. Let’s stop the rot, get back to our roots, and reverse the trend as soon as possible. Get out and vote in 2014 and 2016! The future of our exceptional country depends on you!

The Old Guy PhD

Government Shutdown, Who’s to Blame?

G’Day!

Our federal government is facing the distinct possibility of a shutdown this week. If the government is shut down, President Obama and the Democrats will have no one to blame for the crisis other than themselves.

Last year Obama and the Democrats devoted their time and effort on passing an ill-advised and budget-busting healthcare bill, which added significantly to an already unsustainable debt problem for our country. During this same period, President Obama and the Democrats, with total control of Congress and the Administration did not even pass a budget for our current 2011 Federal Fiscal Year!! This is not leadership and represents a total disregard of their responsibility to our country. If Obama and Democrats had performed their duties to the American people last year, the current budget crisis would have been avoided and there would be no possibility of a government shut down this week. They have NOT performed responsibly and did not fulfill their obligations to the nation.

As bad as last year’s performance was, it is now history and must be corrected by the new Congress with the old President. So, what has happened in 2011 to handle the current Democrat-created budget crisis? The new Republican-led House of Representatives passed a bill over 40 days ago repealing the Obamacare healthcare fiscal disaster, passed a bill calling for only $61 billion in spending reductions this year (approximately 6 days of government spending, see “Is Our Government Broken?”), agreed to Continuing Resolutions to keep our government functioning until April 8, and have just proposed another Continuing Resolution to avoid a government shutdown.

On the Democrat’s side, Obama submitted his 2012 Budget to Congress (an irresponsible fiscal and debt-busting budget disaster), which ADDS an expected $1.6 trillion to the deficit next year and $7.2 trillion over the next 10 years (see “Is Our Government Broken?”). The President’s 2012 Budget Proposal includes NONE of the suggestions from the Bowles-Simpson Debt Reduction Commission Proposal submitted in December, (see “Bowles & Simpson Have it Right!”). Until this week when, at the 12th hour, he finally called Congressional Leaders together, Obama has been absent from the process of resolving this critical problem. Even the Democrats have complained about his lack of leadership on this issue. In addition, Obama has rejected the current Republican’s proposal for another Continuing Resolution beyond April 8. Obama has, however, found sufficient time during the first 3 months of 2011 to engage in golf, political speeches and fundraisers, and “Presidential Tourism”, while displaying a remarkable lack of leadership in the various Middle East crises, especially Libya. For their part, the Democrats in the Senate have failed to pass ANY bills regarding the budget problem, have stifled any progress on legislation to resolve it, and have engaged in political posturing by persistently blaming Republicans, especially the “Tea Party”, for the stalemate. Specifically, they did initially offer $10 billion in spending reductions this year (1 day’s government spending) and, reportedly are now offering a “non-specific” reduction of $33 billion (3 day’s government spending). It is important to repeat that the Senate, under the direction of Harry Reid (D-NV), has FAILED TO PASS a single piece of legislation on this year’s budget issue except the Continuing Resolutions, which end April 8. The House, under the direction of John Boehner (R-OH), passed legislation over 40 days ago.

It seems absolutely clear that President Obama and the Congressional Democrats are not serious about resolving the issue of this year’s spending and resolving the limit on our National Debt. My suspicions are they want a government shutdown and expect the Republicans will get the blame. I believe the history and facts are clear, if non-essential government services are forced to close, President Obama and Democrats in the Senate are fully responsible for the closure. I also believe that the American people are sufficiently intelligent and informed to recognize this and will properly hold President Obama and the Democratic Party accountable at the next election in 2012.

Frankly, as I have said before, other than national defense and essential services, shutting down the Federal Government might be a good thing. Certainly our government is too big and its growth, especially under Obama and the Democrats, is out of control. If all “non-essential” government workers were furloughed, we should have a clear indication of what size our government should be. By definition, “non-essential” means unnecessary. A case can always be made for “desirable” but “unnecessary” services. The key is the cost to the American taxpayer of the “desirable” service provided. The American people cannot afford to pay for every “desirable” idea and should not be forced to do so through taxation.

“Big Government Is Our Problem” and we MUST stop its growth and reduce its size. We need to return to our nation’s principles of free markets, sound fiscal and monetary policy, and limited government. Let’s elect national and state leaders that support these views.

The Old Guy PhD