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The Problem w. Congress

March 28, 2010

I read two quotes from opposite ends of the Congress this morning on the just-signed health care boondoggle, and a clear truth struck me from Tom Coburn’s view: Most members of Congress are simply not qualified to make good judgements about economic and fiscal matters. they are career lawyers, government types, career politicians, staffers, non-profit “community organizers” and such. They haven’t made a payroll, started or run a for-profit business or take a class in economics. If we want things to change in Washington, we have to change the type of folks we hire to run it. This contrast is perfectly highlighted in my race for the the GOP nomination in the 5th: an incumbent who began government service in the 70’s, a former party staffer/lawyer/lobbyist, a career state legisltor and a lil’ old me–a small biz and ag guy. More on this at http://www.epmonthly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=645&Itemid=28

Jobs Plan Goes to Prez—Give Me Oxygen

March 18, 2010

Comes the Rose Garden signing ceremony for Washington’s latest attempt to buy/force the economy to create jobs. Forget about across the board, fair, market based reforms that encourage legitimate economic growth, which translates into real, sustainable demand for good and services, which translates into profitable companies, ala, jobs, etc. No, create some bizantine mess that gives companies a partial payroll holiday–i called for the full meal deal–if they hire folks who’ve been out of work for a minimal period of time. SO, if you’re currently employed, or only been employed for a long time, instead of a real long time, you don’t enjoy the benefit of this expensive legislation. PLEASE give us fundamental reform, which, i guess, will require a new congress and new president.