Republicans always told us that those Democrats are only going to devastate America by spending too much money, creating too much bureaucracy, and destroying the American way of life. So George W. Bush was elected president.
What did we get in return?
- The highest debt in America’s history (there was a surplus in the year 2000 but now the debt has grown by $5trillion).
- We have a war that most Americans now believe needs to be ended but the president and his men/women (including John McCain) want an undefined victory before withdrawing.
- The city of New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina but no aid was sent to its victims (the president sat in a meeting where he was advised of the coming storm but did nothing).
- A year after the worst U.S. bridge collapse occurred and no work has been done to check or reinforce any other bridges throughout the country.
- One of the worst financial disasters in history has impacted our nation (bank closures and home foreclosures have impacted many Americans).
- Inflation for 2008 to date is 4.28%. It was 3.38% for all of the year 2000.
- Gasoline has now has reached a new high this year and there is no indication that $3.00 a gallon fuel will ever return.
- Limits on stem cell research.
- Unlimited entry of illegal aliens.
- High cost of medical care.
How many more items can you add to this list?
John McCain wants us to believe that his “Country First” theme will address any of these issues. Take just one issue, healthcare, and you quickly understand that he has no clue about paying for the cost and obtaining reliable coverage. This one statement from his web site says it better than I
John McCain Will Reform The Tax Code To Offer More Choices Beyond Employer-Based Health Insurance Coverage. While still having the option of employer-based coverage, every family will receive a direct refundable tax credit – effectively cash – of $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families to offset the cost of insurance. Families will be able to choose the insurance provider that suits them best and the money would be sent directly to the insurance provider. Those obtaining innovative insurance that costs less than the credit can deposit the remainder in expanded Health Savings Accounts.
Barack Obama has many fine ideas but he unrealistically believes that the lobbyists will all bow to his wishes. Whether it is health insurance, reducing the unbelievably high debt or the myriad of other issues, the many interest groups will block most of his well intentioned plans.
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