Now we see the change that was promised and the only hope we have is a return to the freedoms that built this country. Obama sought to make this country more like Europe and with double digit unemployment and loss of economic freedoms he has succeeded. Hopefully, this Novermber we will see a return to sanity in Washington, but even with a major GOP win the freedom loving libertarian in me is skeptical.
For those still pinning their hopes to National Healthcare read the following article and thank God we don’t have such a system in America.
How Government Healthcare Works
Healthcare reform: bad solution to a non-existent problem.
This interview is great. First of all, he shows facts to cut through fables. Second, only the English could sound so while while eviscerating you.
One thing I try to do is point out valuable resources to help readers be informed. One such resource was discovered today and, though I don’t agree with him on everything, you will find the following blog of some interest: neoprophet
My favorite part is the great definition of Neofederalism and he gives some good explanation of plans to help many of the problems we face today, so check it out.
Today I took my daughter to school late, because of a doctor’s appointment. When we arrived the secretary asked the reason for her tardiness and I told her about the appointment. She requested my doctor’s note. I don’t know. For some reason it really irks me that after dad says it was a doctor’s appointment the school wants proof. I could understand this in the nanny states of California or Washington, but this was in the “Come and Take it!” state of Texas. Perhaps I was unfair and didn’t see the value of the school system checking up on me.
I told the secretary that there would be no note, because I was my daughter’s dad and “dad says she was at the doctor, so that is all you need.” The nurse accused me of not supporting the school because without a doctor’s note she would not be counted present and the school would not get paid. How far am I supposed to support the school? What about the taxes paid? Isn’t that support enough. Of course, being the sweet and understanding kind I informed her that I didn’t give a flip about the school, but was supporting parental rights. To which she retorted that this was my opinion.
When did the government—federal, state, local, or school board—get the idea that we owe them anything or that they are to take care of us? They work for us! Perhaps I am taking this too personally but it has always been a pet peeve of mine. We as parents need to start telling the school districts that rules that help kids to learn are fine, but rules that are meant to manage what goes on outside of the school are not going to be tolerated.
There, I said my piece; I feel better.
Barney Frank is busy. Outspoken in his support for the porkulus package of President Obama, he is now quickly trying to plug a leak that his buddy Chris Dodd engineered. The provision in the stimulus bill that exempted bonuses from restrictions has come to the fore and fostered an uproar; even the Congress, who approved this mess to begin with, is upset. Hard to imagine Congressmen getting upset about spending money, but I guess since it is private individuals spending tax payer dollars that makes it less palatable for them. (more…)
