Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Economic Solutions-None

"The solution is the problem". Glenn Beck, a very passionate radio and TV commenter uttered this rather poignant statement. Furthermore, we are allowing the people who got us into this mess to get us out. Let's go over that again. The people who we voted into office are the ones who have destroyed our economic welfare and we are giving them carte blanche to make our lives right, again.
I don't know who's more irresponsible, the politicians or the people who voted them in or both. Yes, I do. The only answer is 'both'.
I happened to catch an interview with Steve Buster, CEO of Mechanics Bank. His is the only bank that has not accepted federal bailout funds. He stated that he would never accept funds for the simple reason(s) that he doesn't want any federal strings attached to how he runs his business. In response to the government saying that executives could not receive salaries over $500,000, "I don't think so." This is my kind of guy.
We are allowing ourselves to be pushed into socialism. Frankly, we're already there. Next stop on the economic highway to Hell is communism.
I listened to a call in show a few days ago. An anonymous lady suggested that all elected officials and those appointed to federal positions must undergo a required audit. That'd be a good start.

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