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It’s a new year, full of potential. As a Capitalist, living in what used to be, what is supposed to be, a Capitalist society, I have a little bit of trepidation for the coming year. Last year our area saw things really start to turn around. I would really hate to see anything mess that up, but some new legislation that is coming down the pike has the potential to really slow down, if not entirely destroy our slowly recovering economy.
1. Cap and Trade – You all heard me complain comment on this last year. This bill has passed the House, and has yet to go to the Senate. This bill will tax the use of energy to the point that regular families and buisnesses will be crippled. This bill will cost people jobs, as businesses will not be able to afford to hire. This bill was partly based on “Global Warming”, which has now been proven to be made up, created and a hoax perpetrated by Al Gore and whatever “scientists” he could bribe. Luckily, with the addition of Senator-elect Scott Brown, this has little chance of making it through the Senate unchallenged.

2. Health Care “Reform” – This healthcare bill, which has passed both the House and Senate, even though the two bills that passed look nothing alike, had the potential, and if passed (though unlikely now) will create more taxes that begin immediatley, even though the programs they are supposed to fund won’t begin for several years. They haven’t decided what the programs will be, or who they will benefit, but the bills have passed, and now you and I get to pay for whatever the Dems decide (behind closed doors – nice transparency) will actually be in the bills. I pray that the American people speak out LOUD and CLEAR and tell them that we won’t pay for Abortion, and we don’t want the public option. Also, if we opt out of a healthcare plan because we choose to do so, it is UNCONSTITUTIONAL to fine us for it!

While things may seem to be looking up with the election of another Republican in a formerly Democratic seat, there are still some things we need to do to ensure that these bills do not pass. It’s time to do something about both of these bills. Call, write, email, whatever communication you like – your representatives need to hear from you! We can still influence the voting for Cap and Trade, and we can still be heard when it comes to the Health Care Reform bill.
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml

I would love to see a light at the end of this crazy spending tunnel we’ve been put through. I think that is coming with the 2010 mid term elections. At least it should give us some room to breathe when there are more folks on both sides of the aisle, rather than one party having all the control. I am also hopeful that some new blood will be elected, no more of the same old “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” politicians. Enough is enough already. Here’s hoping 2010 is not a year of bailouts, taxes and budget deficits so deep we’ll never climb out of the hole. Here’s hoping 2010 brings with it a little common sense.