Overview -The
National Debt/Spending -The Economy -Energy Policy -Health Care Reform
The National Debt/Spending
Our National Debt has reached a breath-taking $12 trillion
dollars and is expected to nearly double in the next ten years.The reason for our debt is unsustainable
borrowing to pay for government programs.Ronald Reagan once said ‘A government program is the closest
thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this earth.” So where do we go from here?
When Barack Obama expressed that it was an emergency to pass
the second stimulus bill, he stated one of the things it would do is hold unemployment under 8%. And does it surprise
us that on Barack's website, he discusses how hard he is working to get the economy back on track. Since when did
the government create jobs or create a market demand for goods?
Regardless of the energy source, the government wants to control
your energy use! Whether it is oil for the automobile or electricity for our homes, the current Congress is attempting
to put legistlation in place to punish your energy use; this legislation is called 'Cap and Trade'. It has more
accurately been dubbed 'Cap and Tax'. And the Obama Administration will need $7 dollar gasoline to achieve it's
carbon cutting goals.
I have worked in the health care arena for over 15 years.
I have studied other models and there is no doubt we have the best system in the world. In my time at the Texas Medical
Center, I saw people coming from around the world to receive care right here in our country...and there is a reason for that.
Our biggest issue is addressing the inflationary costs in our system in order to ensure its affordability for generations
to come. Health care premiums in the year 2000 averaged almost $6,000 a year for a typical family. By 2008, that
number had risen to about $12,000. So what steps can we take address the issues in our system?
The March Towards Socialism Washington D.C. has lost it's way. The prevailing thought, even within many ranks of the Republican
party, is that we can turn to government for the problems that we face. Most of the time there is no consideration whether
or not a plan may be constitutional or whether the government should play a role.
We can say 100% of the time there
is no review on whether or not the programs that are implemented are working. If a program does fail, the more
the planners plan. Goverment solutions turn into permanent programs that have no end and always grow.
While
some Republicans fear being the party of 'NO', we must stand strong and show conviction for our traditions and our
constitution. We must turn back the liberal assault on American. Stand with Matt to take back your country!
