POLITICS

Debt Crisis: "The Solution, Isn't"

August 4, 2011

12:12 pm, Central

Diane W. Collins

dcollins@marketingweb.com

Debt Crisis: "The Solution, Isn't"

The markets are showing they aren't buying the "solution" after the battle on the Hill over the debt ceiling increase. The general trend is a "flight to safety" as fears the economy will weaken further gain momentum. Perhaps one bright spot is the belief the United States will not default on its sovereign debt... at least not right now. Happy Birthday, President Obama.

There is an attempt to turn the public's eye from the controversy over the debt and deficit. It seems "jobs" take on an artificial priority in the administration when needed... the carrot of distraction from the problem that has the potential to prevent job creation. Rumors of more Fed intervention through quantitative easing surface. Printing more money and inflation are not the answer. More taxes, wasteful government spending, not the answer. The need to prop up a failing President as he seeks re-election, not the answer. But, this is what's going on and the American people are paying the price.

The reason we don't put in place solutions that create jobs like Texas enjoys is because we don't control the White House. There is no greater reason I know of to get involved in politics right now than the one before us... depression. The "D" word is ugly but we better start using it if we want to get serious about our fiscal situation and the uncertainty this ivory tower administration has laid before job creators.

Personally, I have thought about cashing in and doing the Ayn Rand thing. I hear the question, "Who is John Galt?" ringing in my ears and my shoulders are feeling the urge to shrug. But, my family's contribution to building this country as job creators and entrepreneurs rings just as loud. I'm not willing to give up the dream but unlike Daphne Taggart, I will not simply push forward. I am willing to work to clean out the Washington gridlock during this current administration's term. Not through the compromise of principles, but through negotiation on things less strategic within the "Super Committee" (like GAO's report on government waste) while we fight to elect more Conservatives in 2012. Let's be clear... gridlock will not be cleared on major issues while President Obama holds the White House. We will need to work on what we can accomplish during the interim if there is to be progress, albeit limited.

Our strategy for 2012 must also be clear. We must bypass the urge to support those who claim the conservative title but who are poorly vetted individuals with no chance of winning outside a primary in their given states. Our campaigns must be strategically planned contests with well chosen Conservative candidates residing in vulnerable Democrat's districts. (Don't moan.) This is the real "two-step process." We should not dilute what we already have in the Republican party. We should fight to increase our numbers in Congress by taking the seats of Democrats. Then, following this 2012 election our influence will have been increased and we will be in a position to take on those within our own party who refuse to serve the people. Be smart, winning is an intelligence game and we have what it takes!

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POLITICS

Debt Crisis: "The Solution, Isn't"

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