for all to see his world view. They told us his thinking was socialistic then
free market. Also, his troubling words, of distributing wealth to "rightful
owners" or people "clinging to their guns and religion" to name but two
were equaling troubling.
Such statements were surprising from a candidate seeking to gain favor
with an electorate. Its as though he had no understanding what a negative
impression they would convey. Yet, he made them, which told voters more
about his view of governance and the American people than most of the
high-flowing rhetoric used to capture an audience.
Aside from such comments Obama was the weakest on experience; His opponents
were more experienced senators, representatives and governors But, elections are
won on celebrity rather than experience(thanks to the under-educated electorate)
our country will rarely get the person
to lead us.
But, based on his campaign I am not surprised. With Obama we now see the
acceleration in unaccountable spending with little concern of what it is doing to the dollar
or our ability to continue borrowing.
I believe Obama is not being well-served by Congress. Both climate change
and health were written year back, waiting for a Democrat to do their biding.
He fails to stand up to the leadership (10K earmarks he signed, although he
campaigned against) and being saddled by whatever Congress is pushing.
He had nothing to do with either bill, but is beholden to traditional
Democratic groups, unions, NEA, etc, all interested in their gains rather
than a robust economy required to allow them to feed at the public trough.
McCain was not my choice. I believed Romney had the wealth of
understanding of the economy (something sorely missing) and also much
more executive experience than anyone running.
As to our nation...the problems which concern you concern me too. We
are governed by a Congress and Administration (no matter which party
is in the majority) who believe an ever growing Federal government is best
for our nation.
I find two things very disappointing, members of the House and Senate are
more inclined to "represent'" the Federal government than the people who
employ them, and second, state governments seem little interested in
retaining their own sovereignty. (Guess it began with the electing of
senators rather than them being named by state legislatures, which
would be restored with the repeal of the 17th Amendment)
I believe our nation is at a serious cross roads. We are evolving into
a people no longer self reliant, eager to allow government to become
dominant in our lives. (Which I sincerely belief those in the halls of power
welcome)
We are also be becoming a nation where the majority, who will drive
policies, are the least educated, driven by self-interests with little under-
standing of the long term costs of decisions our elected officials make.
What I believe will occur is the gradual (if we are lucky) erosion of our
free market driven economy, failing to grow as it is needed to support
310 million people residing in our nation. I believe we will remain a
$10-12 trillion economy, not rising to the $20 trillion which will be
required to meet the ambitious programs being rushed into law.
Not only will we be weakened economically, but the poorest of nations
dependent on us will feel the effects of a America no longer able to meet
our moral commitment we historically we have made for over one half a
century. And, worse, no other country will step in to aid them, without a
selfish motive (such as we are seeing in Iran and North Korea)
I hope to capsulize within a blog a true American Manifesto, describing
what I believe must be done to reverse the path we are on.
Stay well,
Anthony Bruno
Cary, NC
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