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On the Eve of the New America, The Edge of Madness Returns
By Anthony Wade (about the author) Page 2 of 3 page(s)
The Patriot Act is a stain upon the history of this country. It was passed at a moment when everyone tried to come together as Americans and you took advantage of it. This past November, the Patriot Act and other civil liberty infringements were soundly rebuked.
"When our economy was struggling, we worked together to pass tax relief that has helped our economy grow, create jobs, and raise the standard of living for the American people. When we saw that our public schools were failing our children, we came together to pass the No Child Left Behind Act, insisting on high standards, accountability and better options for parents."
YOU passed tax relief and most of it went to the wealthiest Americans. It has not spurred any kind of real recovery in this country and the last election showed that Americans have had enough of your playing fast and loose with the facts. It is time for sensible taxes for those that have the most in this country. The NCLB Act occurred before you had complete control of both houses, but either way, you forgot to fund it.
"Our priorities begin with defeating the terrorists who killed thousands of innocent Americans on September 11, 2001--and who are working hard to attack us again. These terrorists are part of a broader extremist movement that is now doing everything it can to defeat us in Iraq."
No sir. You still don't get it. We now know the truth. We know that the people who you claim perpetrated the atrocities of 9/11 had nothing to do with Iraq. We know that Iraq had nothing to do with WMD, al Qaeda, or 9/11. We know you lied sir. What you have in Iraq sir is a civil war, not extremists trying to stop the spread of democracy. The priorities that the American people charged the new Congress with are real simple. The war is over, get the kids home and get them home now. The new Congress has two years to figure it out, or we will elect a new group of people to do the will of the American people, not the corporate elite.
"In the days ahead, I will be addressing our nation about a new strategy to help the Iraqi people gain control of the security situation and hasten the day when the Iraqi government gains full control over its affairs."
Allow me to save you some time sir. The answer is no. There will not be another 20,000 of our kids to be used as targets for your failed policies. The answer is NO. You may choose where to send troops, as Commander in Chief, but Congress controls the money. You know; the money you keep pouring into the coffers of Halliburton? The mandate set by the American people this past November is very clear. There will be no additional troops, there will only be the reduction of the current troops. If the Dems prove to be unable to carry out the will of the people that put them in power, then they will lose that power in just two years. The debate is over. The war is over. It does not matter how much you insult the American people next week sir. That it would take you four years to design a strategy is insulting. To hear you ignore the Iraq Study Group and every clear-thinking military expert is insulting. To hear you even utter the word sacrifice is beyond insulting, it is vile. You do not understand the concept of sacrifice enough to comment on it. You use the dead to your advantage, design flawed policies, and then wrap yourself up in a blood stained flag and dare to lecture anyone about sacrifice? The answer is no sir.
"But we can help Iraq defeat the extremists inside and outside of Iraq--and we can help provide the necessary breathing space for this young government to meet its responsibilities. If democracy fails and the extremists prevail in Iraq, America's enemies will be stronger, more lethal, and emboldened by our defeat. Leaders in both parties understand the stakes in this struggle. We now have the opportunity to build a bipartisan consensus to fight and win the war."
Clueless, arrogant George. For four years you were the picture of partisanship. Now you expect to have a shred of credibility in calling for the very thing you disdained for four years? No sir. Once again, it is not about republicans or democrats, it is about Americans and the Americans have spoken. The war is over.
"America's priorities also include keeping our economy strong. The elections have not reversed the laws of economics. It is a fact that economies do best when you reward hard work by allowing people to keep more of what they have earned. And we have seen that businesses can expand and hire more workers when they have more money to invest--and since August 2003, America's employers have added more than seven million new jobs."
Our economy is not strong sir. Not for average Americans. There are no laws of economics that dictates handing back billions of dollars to the richest people creates any wealth or opportunity for the poorest. That is the failed Reaganomics your father once called "voodoo economics." How many jobs were lost under your watch sir? Remember, no more fast and loose with the facts. You can stand up there and claim the economy is doing well, but Americans know better. They are working harder for less money and healthcare is even more unaffordable. Your Heath Savings Accounts are a scam, and your refusal to allow negotiating for lower prescription drugs has also been rebuked.
"It is also a fact that our tax cuts have fueled robust economic growth and record revenues. Because revenues have grown and we've done a better job of holding the line on domestic spending, we met our goal of cutting the deficit in half three years ahead of schedule. By continuing these policies, we can balance the federal budget by 2012 while funding our priorities and making the tax cuts permanent. In early February, I will submit a budget that does exactly that. The bottom line is tax relief and spending restraint are good for the American worker, good for the American taxpayer, and good for the federal budget. Now is not the time to raise taxes on the American people."
So many lies, where to start? First of all, the tax cuts have not spurred any economic growth, let alone "robust" record revenues. The economy is a walking disaster. There are two Americas, as John Edwards is fond of saying. The rich have done very well under your tenure, but the poor have seen the American dream be robbed from them. Next, you have not cut the deficit in half. You are playing with the numbers as usual. You project ridiculously high deficits, and then when they fall short, you claim that means you actually did something. Nonsense. The American people decide what are the priorities sir, not you. You had four years and chose the Iraq debacle as the priority for this country. You want a lesson in fiscal restraint; you can start there because the American people have decided it is more important to concentrate on the American people. As for tax relief, the American people have always agreed that targeted tax relief for the middle and lower classes are a good thing. It is those tax cuts for your base that we are demanding be reversed. We do not think that Paris Hilton needs a tax cut, nor do we believe that by cutting her taxes, she will create new jobs. Now is the time sir to restore fairness to the tax system. You can try and cleverly package it up by trying to scare the American people that the Dems are "raising their taxes". They will not buy it. By saving billions on the war, and making the billionaires of this country pay their fair share, the funding priorities for the American people that have been ignored for four years can be center stage again.
"By balancing the budget through pro-growth economic policies and spending restraint, we are better positioned to tackle the longer term fiscal challenge facing our country: reforming entitlements--Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid--so future generations can benefit from these vital programs without bankrupting our country."
Sigh. Saying you have done something does not mean you have. The budget is not balanced sir. Furthermore, the American people have spoken loud and clear about Social Security and Medicare; stay away from it! They can see that you scheme is to dismantle the programs, not save them. Your lies no longer work sir.
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