Labor Law for the 1%

to vote republican = less government. that much is so true, and heck, they're doing a good job sticking to their guns (at the expense of many others of course). but now we have more labor laws rolling out that, it seems, benefit a very select bunch of folks (and it's not the blue collar worker I'm talking about). http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/labor/194083-labor-law-for-the-1

One quick benefit of two party system

The USA will never really have a federal party outside of the Democrats and Republicans. It's just too hard for someone to emerge. But there are pros to the problem. Take for example, Canada and their political system. On any given federal election there could be 6 parties in the running. The right-wing Conservatives, the central Liberals, the left-wing NDP, the Green Party, and any independent (if in Quebec then the Bloq). Usually it's only 4. Regardless, the Greens don't fair well, but between the two left leaning parties (NDP & Liberals) They split the left vote. The left would always win in Canada if it wasn't for this split. Although in america the party lines are really iterations of centralist parties, at least you can make a clear decision (or least the options are severely limiting thus forcing you to chose).

Double Dip Recession

Maybe not double dip, but there's certainly another period of downturn in our economy.

The problems that have lead to this point have to do with issues of wealth distribution. I don't believe anything illegal is going on at wall Street btw. I would rather say that Wall Street is inherently greedy, and they're inherently good at making money. Two and two together and you have a system that rewards short term gains. That system was one predicated by politicians on both spectrums over the periods since Reagan.

We permitted this by electing these officials. If you don't vote then shut up. If you do vote vote for change. But when I see everyone getting upset about losing their money and this and that, steal from the rich, I say, well you want to be the 1%. Maybe we need to adjust the way we look at things ourselves. The American dream can't lead to everyone getting rich, maybe we're after the wrong things. Personal choices need to adjust.

Sure, fine, increase regulations on some industries. Evidently we can't trust private enterprise to pass along wealth and act for anybody's best interests except their own. But is giving government that cash better? Doubt it.

Rant over.

Lower Taxes! Republican Fail Yet Again

Obama wants to balance the books and so far has received ZERO help from REpublicans. Keep that in mind, the Republicans don't want to work to save America, they only want to make the rich richer. Now, it's not just them, Obama was supposed to be the impetus to change in the US but he lost most opportunities to stamp out status quo. Regardless, when it comes to increasing taxes on the very very rich, only the top 5%, ALL Republicans are up in arms. I get the fact Republicans are all about less govt and more business (personal wealth), but is that sustainable? Can we really support a country that relies on China for debt obligations? Can we really support 50% of GDP going to military (maybe it's not that high)? I get the idea that taxing those who are creating jobs doesn't help things, but you have to get the money from somewhere. Is the govt' better? Probably not. But last I checked there's no new jobs being created, but financial execs are getting their hundreds of millions for short term profts and not long term sustainability. the question will Joe Schmoe give a damn and vote? Republicans seem to be spinning their position largely based on, get this, fear. Either fear of terrorism or more than likely the fear of economy. Forget the fact the mess is mostly a Republican problem and their interest in helping only the wealthy (every meet a REpublican politician who gave a damn about the poor more than the rich? it's been a while), they'll leverage the economic problem for political gain. Uninformed Americans will flock to polls in an effort to save their country at the hands of the socialists/fascists/liberals/communists. (FYI, if you're Republican, first come up with a coherent argument, and then come up with just one label, of which none of the aforementioned ones apply.)

Anybody Else Bothered By Republican Lies?

If Obama wants to make taxes a bit more equitable (after 20 years of Republican roll backs for the exceptionally wealthy) is that a bad thing? Yes, the govt is a waste of space when it comes to handling taxes, but that doesn't mean the wealthy shouldn't pay. Here's some hilarity. The Republicans hear about tax increases and claim 'class wars that will split America'. Really? 5% of the population make 1 million and more. Last I checked 5% v 95% is not 50% v 50% I hope people will make informed decisions and not jump on the fear bandwagon which seems to be the only (And effective) ploy Republicans have.

The Economic Fix Is.....Don't Trust Republicans

I think Republicans got it right, lower taxes or keep them low, so that job creators and do just that. Only problem, rich people don't need even LOWER taxes and they aren't creating jobs. The point of reducing taxes to the wealthy is to induce them to keep making money. When you look at it, say in the example of greedy financial execs, that money is just sunk into yachts. That's th eproblem, the economy doesn't work in the way it should because Republicans are only concerned about one thing--more. More money, more big toys, more wars, more oil, more more more. The sense of entitlement with that party is incredible. THe rich don't need MORE cuts, they need to PAY higher taxes. Of course then the issue is government waste, which is certainly true, but for th elove of God, there is no reason to keep protecting the rich. But I guess we shouldn't expect any less since all politicians left or right are mere puppets to big corporations who lobby. That's another blog post for another time though.

Who knew straw could be so powerful?

breaking camels backs and all.

but when iowa does straw, they do it with fanfare.

the iowa republican straw poll took place at the beginning of the month and the results were surprising to say the least. Pawlenty withdrew, Bachmann has a head of steam over favorite Paul, and some nut out of Texas thinks he has a chance.

Unfortunately for pundits, and fortunately for political tabloids (FOX), the success rate of Taxes Governors becoming President is pretty good.