I think where we, the people, went wrong is when we allowed politics to
become a paid profession.
If politicians still had to earn a living actually doing something
worthwhile they would be less inclined to take up residence away from
home for extended periods and squabble over who to victimize by taking
from the productive and giving to the unproductive. No one's earnings
are safe so long as Congress is in session.
The goals and priorities of a society are most evident by who it taxes,
how much, and what it does with tax revenue. What tribalism,
monarchies, socialism, communism, fascism and the like have in common
is that all they do is redivide a fixed pie.
In the history of the world, only capitalism (if we exclude slavery)
sufficiently fans the spark of individual productivity that production
of a bigger pie has proven sustainable. The engine of our
self-interest is harnessed to advance the overall prosperity of our
society.
It has been said with regard to the stock market that one can make
money as a bull and also as a bear, but no one can do so by being a
pig. Our government had better learn the same is true with regard to
taxation before it destroys the unique willingness of Americans to work
harder and longer to make THEIR life better. ;<)
WRB
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On Jul 25, 2009, at 11:01, Caliendo Dan wrote:
Well said and I agree. I'd add to your list below:
All amendments to a bill must be about the same subject matter
as the original bill
Any amendment must be attached no sooner than 5 legislative working
days
All bills and amendments must include a truthful and complete
synopsis of the bills contents (I've given up on making them read the
bills).
Dan C
While we have gotten off the subject of flying, I have been fascinated
by the mostly intelligent discussion and expressions from this group.
I'm working on a task force in Wichita to get access to healthcare to
those left out and have found our focus groups much like this group.
The American people aren't near as stupid as Washington thinks and
most physicians practice medicine for their patients (unfortunately
we have a few who practice for their own self interests; but they
don't get involved in stuff like this!)
