National Angst
The long nightmare of our national election is past, but its respone has not yet borne the relief the voters sought. The voice of the people was clear in its message: quit squabbling and pay our bills! The politicians are pretending not to hear; especially in the House of Representatives where the money bills must originate.
The Republicans in the House of Representatives seem, still, to be unwilling to pay the bills for spending they have already authorized. Only nonsensical reasons are provided, and a deadline looms 3 weeks away. Madness? Insurrection? What in hell is this?
All governments levy taxes for the purpose of paying its bills. That fact is fundamental. Beggar-thy-neighbor policies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beggar_thy_neighbour ; practiced most often between nations, has been an internal policy between the states of this country for so long that our spending is woefully out of balance with the revenues we raise to cover them. Its a no-brainer that the math requires more funding to balance the books.
After haggling and holding the nation's economy hostage for more than four years, the Repoobs are still at it! I have contended in these blogs that the Repoobs are a cancer that could kill the Republican Party. I regretfully may be right. These people are desperate, cornered, and vengeful for being rejected by the voters.
Most people stop spending only when they have nothing left to spend. Same will go for nations. But then, there are claims on assets. The invasion of Mexico in 1846 was in pursuit of a claim on assets for debts owed. Have we come to this point in reverse? Will there be a claim against the assets of this nation due to such truculence by a political party?
The choice presented is a false one. This nation must do both, and be damn quick about it!
Stay Vigilant!
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