What a mess we're in...the nation, that is. Nationally, we don't have a balanced budget. I'm not even sure we can balance it, the way we're blowing our nation's wealth.
In Wisconsin, that Governor has chosen a tough road, that is drawing bitter lines among that state's population.
And the partisanship seems to have prevented real rational voices for real answers, to be lost on those in power to listen.
But this simple guy sees it this way. Its usually the wrong choice to make, that is easiest. And the right choice, is often the hardest to make. Folks, their ain't no easy button for this problem.
The easy thing to do, to sooth nervous citizens and weak-kneed politicians, would be to keep on printing money, throwing money at the real problems, and just keep on building debt.
The hard thing to, is to stop the spending every where we can. We also need to make cuts, for everything that doesn't involve our security. Everyone needs to expect cuts. That also means that every corporation in America, needs to trim their budgets of fat and greed, and apply as much as possible to job growth.
EVERYONE needs to expect, and accept, cuts. And if we cut everywhere, maybe then, none of the cuts will hurt as much. But, short of national security matters, and that of emergency services and responders (who should still cut their fat), we can no longer yell, "Not me", and protest cost saving cuts for one, while expecting it for everyone else.
And during this time of cutting, if ONE politician votes for even a 1/2 % raise, they should be hung from a yard iron!
Corporate boards - If you have laid people off, but voted huge bonuses and raises for management and above .... shame on you, and I hope to know who you are, and I will not spend one dime on your product or services.
Lastly, while hard to find in stores anymore, as much - BUY AMERICAN. While some things aren't even made here anymore, when given a choice, choose American made, even if it costs bit more. (I've been guilty too, and will be watching my own purchases.)
Time to tighten America's budget, and balance same.
