Ex Post Facto
01-21-2009, 12:34 AM
I get it, everyone dislikes Obama's speech today. I found it rather moving. My principles are like most people's on this forum; however, I never think I can have it 100% my way all the time. While I would prefer it another way than what Obama puts forward as the solution I do marvel at the very least his vision. His actions in the coming years is what will sway my approval, but there are several good things his vision speaks to whether he chooses to work toward them.
Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions - who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.
We can handle big plans. We will just ruin the economy more if we don't accept cuts in other areas at the same time we roll out our plans. Imagination is key here. Obama is the first President in recent history where the UFO community is going nuts. One of his cabinet members used to work with top secret UFO files that has stated the American people have a right to know the truth and have full disclosure. If this technology were released for good purposes we could easily return our economy in the right direction.
What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply.
He is talking about both sides of the isles here. A broken system where the government is not accountable to the people. I agree with that although I'd like to throw out the option of a third party.
The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account - to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day - because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.
His economic plan is not the best use of resources, nor do I think it's the right way to proceed. Which programs will he end in order to offset the costs of funding massive infrastructure projects? It's an open question because we haven't seen anything that he has done with his new power.
Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control - and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous.
Government isn't the answer, regulations aren't the answer. Transparency is though and accountability to the rule of law. Our law enforcement branches that oversee corruption have done a terrible job investigating companies for corruption related issues.
The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our Gross Domestic Product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart - not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.
I agree. America is a powerful nation when left untaxed and non regulated. Obama has stated he doesn't particularly like NAFTA. His change.gov website in which he promised to listen to the voices of the nation revealed War on drugs was the top issue for Americans. Hemp has many uses, uses which if allowed could revolutionize our nation and create jobs. I think we may see a surge of manufacturing jobs occur under Obama, adding to our GDP, using renewable resources like hemp.
As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake.
Obama may repeal the Patriot Act and FISA wiretapping statutes against American's without proper warrants.
All of this is speculative. His record isn't indicative of these speeches, but he seems ready to accept the challenge for the people. We shouldn't jump the guy for stating his opinion. Live and Let Live. There are a lot of positive things that could come from this administration that help further the cause of liberty. Maintain our principles and help influence the change.
Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions - who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.
We can handle big plans. We will just ruin the economy more if we don't accept cuts in other areas at the same time we roll out our plans. Imagination is key here. Obama is the first President in recent history where the UFO community is going nuts. One of his cabinet members used to work with top secret UFO files that has stated the American people have a right to know the truth and have full disclosure. If this technology were released for good purposes we could easily return our economy in the right direction.
What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply.
He is talking about both sides of the isles here. A broken system where the government is not accountable to the people. I agree with that although I'd like to throw out the option of a third party.
The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account - to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day - because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.
His economic plan is not the best use of resources, nor do I think it's the right way to proceed. Which programs will he end in order to offset the costs of funding massive infrastructure projects? It's an open question because we haven't seen anything that he has done with his new power.
Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control - and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous.
Government isn't the answer, regulations aren't the answer. Transparency is though and accountability to the rule of law. Our law enforcement branches that oversee corruption have done a terrible job investigating companies for corruption related issues.
The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our Gross Domestic Product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart - not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.
I agree. America is a powerful nation when left untaxed and non regulated. Obama has stated he doesn't particularly like NAFTA. His change.gov website in which he promised to listen to the voices of the nation revealed War on drugs was the top issue for Americans. Hemp has many uses, uses which if allowed could revolutionize our nation and create jobs. I think we may see a surge of manufacturing jobs occur under Obama, adding to our GDP, using renewable resources like hemp.
As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake.
Obama may repeal the Patriot Act and FISA wiretapping statutes against American's without proper warrants.
All of this is speculative. His record isn't indicative of these speeches, but he seems ready to accept the challenge for the people. We shouldn't jump the guy for stating his opinion. Live and Let Live. There are a lot of positive things that could come from this administration that help further the cause of liberty. Maintain our principles and help influence the change.