Posted by
42jeff on Monday, February 09, 2009 1:18:18 PM
Oh the dilemma we all face. Do we support the new regime in Washington DC and this insane stimulus package they’re trying to force down our throats or do we continue standing up for what is right and go down kicking and screaming? Yes. SOME of this money is going to good causes. But the trouble is, I could have the best house on the block if I was fine being in debt for the rest of my life. Me and my wife would love to drive the nicest cars in town. We would even be sure our kids would fully appreciate going to the best colleges in the country. But you see, we can’t afford all that stuff…much like our cannot afford this stimulus package. Nor can our children. Or our children’s children.
What motivation is there for honest, hard working folks to stay financially responsible? And by financially responsible, I mean paying our bills, mortgages and taxes on time and in full. Why should we bother? When people can get appointed to Cabinet posts having not payed their taxes, does that mean it’s then optional for the rest of us as well? And what message is it sending to Americans when failing companies are given millions of dollars only to turn around and blow it on resorts and CEO bonuses? And on those failing companies…tell me again why those CEOs still have jobs? Doesn’t it make sense that if their company is THAT bad off that maybe a change in leadership may be needed? Oh we’ve got change now. The only question now is into what?