Pay Your Taxes
Another Hypocrisy from Washington
If you are among the middle class American population, this is to remind you to “remember” to pay your taxes. Struggling or not, recent weeks have taught us that unless you are among the Washington Elite, forgetting is not an option.
This double standard has spiraled way out of control. I have personally witnessed fellow employees literally handcuffed and toted away from their job by the IRS. Single, caucasian mothers working to keep their kids in school, food on the table….you get the picture. Often times we have watched as families were removed from their home, their one and only home mind you, not because they forgot but because they couldn’t afford to pay their taxes. American citizens have lost their one and only vehicle, their one and only savings account, swiftly taken out from under them with absolutely no excuses allowed.
Now, Tom and Tim and countless others got caught not paying their taxes and what did they get? No cabinet appointment.?? Oh, please! It happens every year, and every year “they will now be held accountable” blah, blah, blah.
Its tragic, the crude and deceitful tactics these IRS agents use to “remind” middle class America to pay their taxes. All authorized by these same people who “forgot”! Maybe if these same elite members of the Senate and Congress really were held with the same accountability, threatened and coerced as we are, the federal deficit would be greatly reduced. Possibly, if they had to pay all of their taxes and on time, the budget wouldn’t be in such horrific condition.
We pay again America. Maybe we should all just to “forget” to pay our taxes in 2009. Do you think Washington would wake up then? You can be certain it would not be they that suffer.
Julie Anne
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Senate Republicans Continue Obstructionist Behavior
After eight years of ineffective leadership, can Senate Republicans not understand that their old ideas just don’t work for America?
It’s baffling that so many of our top elected officials in Washington just don’t get it! Our global economy is tanking, banks won’t lend money for fear of being undercapitalized against existing loans, home prices are contracting, foreclosures are at an all time high, and we lost 600,000 jobs in January. And the Senate Republicans “still” think they know what’s best for our economy.
Republicans in congress spent most of last week “trashing” President Obama’s economic stimulus bill, instead of making good faith efforts to cooperate and compromise en masse. Clearly some of their criticism was well founded, and it’s likely the compromise reached amongst a select few of the moderate Senate Republicans was warranted.
Unfortunately, though, the Republican strategy is that same thinking that led us into the mess we find ourselves in today. They still want tax breaks for wealthy Americans, still believing in trickle-down economics. They engage in fear-mongering, saying our economy will totally collapse if this bill passes. It’s time for the Republicans to get on board, because the train’s leaving the station without them.
It was high time that the President, Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV), and Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) succinctly pointed out that the Republicans “lost” the election. American voters went to the polls demanding change, and change is what they should see. Do Republican Senators really believe the voting public is unsophisticated and undereducated on the issues?
The arrogance of the Republican minority is palpable. They’re scratching and clawing to retain some level of leadership role, all the while doing nothing but holding back the man elected to lead us out of this mess. They’re screaming “fire” in the crowded theater, and bolting the doors at the front lobby.
If at no other time in our history, shouldn’t they make every effort to be a practical part of the “solution”? Isn’t it time for them to recognize the scope and immensity of this problem, and isn’t it time for all good Americans to come together for the common interest?
You may live in a red state, or maybe blue. Either way everyone should pay close attention to their elected officials right now, how they vote at this crucial time, what they say, and how they comport themselves.
This time like no other, we need our leaders to lead.
Julie Anne
It’s baffling that so many of our top elected officials in Washington just don’t get it! Our global economy is tanking, banks won’t lend money for fear of being undercapitalized against existing loans, home prices are contracting, foreclosures are at an all time high, and we lost 600,000 jobs in January. And the Senate Republicans “still” think they know what’s best for our economy.
Republicans in congress spent most of last week “trashing” President Obama’s economic stimulus bill, instead of making good faith efforts to cooperate and compromise en masse. Clearly some of their criticism was well founded, and it’s likely the compromise reached amongst a select few of the moderate Senate Republicans was warranted.
Unfortunately, though, the Republican strategy is that same thinking that led us into the mess we find ourselves in today. They still want tax breaks for wealthy Americans, still believing in trickle-down economics. They engage in fear-mongering, saying our economy will totally collapse if this bill passes. It’s time for the Republicans to get on board, because the train’s leaving the station without them.
It was high time that the President, Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV), and Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) succinctly pointed out that the Republicans “lost” the election. American voters went to the polls demanding change, and change is what they should see. Do Republican Senators really believe the voting public is unsophisticated and undereducated on the issues?
The arrogance of the Republican minority is palpable. They’re scratching and clawing to retain some level of leadership role, all the while doing nothing but holding back the man elected to lead us out of this mess. They’re screaming “fire” in the crowded theater, and bolting the doors at the front lobby.
If at no other time in our history, shouldn’t they make every effort to be a practical part of the “solution”? Isn’t it time for them to recognize the scope and immensity of this problem, and isn’t it time for all good Americans to come together for the common interest?
You may live in a red state, or maybe blue. Either way everyone should pay close attention to their elected officials right now, how they vote at this crucial time, what they say, and how they comport themselves.
This time like no other, we need our leaders to lead.
Julie Anne
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Remembering Tim Russert - What He Meant To Viewers
It's Sunday morning, and Sunday mornings haven't been the same. No, after losing America's leading political journalist, Tim Russert, our weekend routine just isn't the same. Like many, I take serious news shows seriously, and want to be well informed about my country, the world's political landscape, our economy and threats to our well-being. Every Sunday morning I spent one hour tuning in to NBC to get a slice of news I could really use.
I miss hearing those words "Moderator of Meet the Press, Tim Russert". For most, it takes years to develop confidence and faith in a television journalist. Viewers are jaded by varying news reports that turn out to be wrong, cable news anchors attacking their competitors, and journalists hosting shows where their respective opinions "are the news".
Over the many years of watching Meet the Press, I developed a high regard for Tim. Although never having the privilege of meeting him, you can tell when a man incorporates intellect, hard work, integrity and ethics as part of his personal and professional traits. I've never seen another broadcaster who could be so probing, provocative and yet tender all in the same half-hour interview.
We were fortunate as viewers that Tim let us in just a bit on his family life. You can tell when a man loves his father, his wife and his son. He was a wonderful author, and left a rich legacy to many fathers and sons in this country. Over the airwaves Tim's viewers felt they were his friends, his extended family.
Of course the "show" must go on, and serious viewers will open their mind to Tim's replacement. They'll sit back and evaluate, they'll listen and compare. David Gregory has such a large responsibility, earning the trust of viewers throughout the country, shooting straight, being an honest broker for the truth. He has large shoes to fill.
This past November I caught myself daydreaming just a bit - what if Tim were alive, can you imagine the Presidential coverage? I think he would have been so thrilled, so proud of America! What would his sign have said? His presence in the booth would have made a magical night all the more thrilling.
Julie Anne
I miss hearing those words "Moderator of Meet the Press, Tim Russert". For most, it takes years to develop confidence and faith in a television journalist. Viewers are jaded by varying news reports that turn out to be wrong, cable news anchors attacking their competitors, and journalists hosting shows where their respective opinions "are the news".
Over the many years of watching Meet the Press, I developed a high regard for Tim. Although never having the privilege of meeting him, you can tell when a man incorporates intellect, hard work, integrity and ethics as part of his personal and professional traits. I've never seen another broadcaster who could be so probing, provocative and yet tender all in the same half-hour interview.
We were fortunate as viewers that Tim let us in just a bit on his family life. You can tell when a man loves his father, his wife and his son. He was a wonderful author, and left a rich legacy to many fathers and sons in this country. Over the airwaves Tim's viewers felt they were his friends, his extended family.
Of course the "show" must go on, and serious viewers will open their mind to Tim's replacement. They'll sit back and evaluate, they'll listen and compare. David Gregory has such a large responsibility, earning the trust of viewers throughout the country, shooting straight, being an honest broker for the truth. He has large shoes to fill.
This past November I caught myself daydreaming just a bit - what if Tim were alive, can you imagine the Presidential coverage? I think he would have been so thrilled, so proud of America! What would his sign have said? His presence in the booth would have made a magical night all the more thrilling.
Julie Anne
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