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*Update 8/19/2011*
Rick Perry Says Social Security And Medicare Are Unconstitutional
So many Republicans are against Social Security and Medicare. I am sure when the 12 super committee/congress debt talks are done these programs will be cut.*End Update*
*Update 7/27/2011*
According to Dean Baker "Politicians, including President Obama, are using the debt ceiling battle as an excuse to axe social welfare programs."Click Here For Article.
I also felt from before this was a ploy and that our reps were going to do what ever they truly wanted to do. Pres. Obama is the one who put Social Security and Medicare onto the chopping block. Why did he do that? Why? These programs are not the real reason why we are in debt. If Social Programs get cut it is the people who will suffer. I think cutting should start at government programs that are wasting money.
Look at the BLM and their wild horse management program. There is no reason 40,000 horses should be in permanent holding pens. These horses should be released back into the wild. We as tax payers pay 65Million a year to feed and house these horses. The price would be much cheaper if BLM actually did their original job. The original job was to gather the horses give them shots/birth control and re-release them into the wild. Now back then they would take the foals or horses they felt were adoptable and keep them in Temporary holding pens. However due to greed, BLM is keeping them in holding pens. I mention greed because BLM has "given" the land to oil drillers/Fracking businesses to use the land. These companies can't drill while wildlife is in the way, that wildlife includes horses. Horses have been killed by various means over this, from shooting-dragging-running them to death. Yet we the people do nothing about it we continue to allow this administration to run the people and the land into the ground. Soon we're not going to have any ground left.
So what is the real solution to all this?
I have 0 economic training so personally I do not know the solution. I can however offer some common sense.
Tax cuts must end. We've had tax cuts since 2001. Since 2003 we have seen a decrease in jobs an increase in debt and layoffs.( Pres. Obama continued the bush tax cuts when he was elected)
Tax raises must be given to the 200+ companies who gave raises to Ceos last year while laying people off. If they can afford to give 10million dollar raises they can afford more taxes.
Pay Cuts. Heaven for bid we mention pay cutting the Presidents or Congressmen or Senator's pay.They take plenty of money from lobbyist they're not hurting for money. So time for them to get some form of pay cut. Everyone else who has had a job, has had pay cuts.
Spending cuts must only be done on programs that are NOT needed, or that can AFFORD to be cut. Wild Horse Program can afford to be cut, that is one program that would not effect the American People and would be good for the horses cause they just might be able to see their homes again. It has been proven that the states with the most spending cuts have the most job losses. If you cut needed programs you will not only hurt the employees of the cut program, but also the people who rely on that program.
Lobbyist need to be regulated or stopped. Corporations should be forbidden to give money so a Representative votes in their favor or opposes a bill. For example John Cornyn a Republican from Texas was paid $259,380 to oppose the Prevention Of Equine Cruelty Act. He was paid 0 to approve the act. To view source and who got what click here. I am sure if the money was switched around he may of voted for the act to pass.In 2009 The Equine Cruelty act didn't pass because over $2,404,887 was given to vote no on the bill. Only $219,305 was given to approve the bill. The equine cruelty act was made to protect domestic and wild horses. Votes aren't made due to facts anymore. As long as there are lobbyist, votes are made on the amount of money given.
How to get bills/acts passed?
This may be going a little off subject. However what people must do is look at the corporations who oppose the bill and protest at that corporation. Writing and calling you politician is great, but the Corporation is the one who gives the money that sways the politician. Time for people to start protesting or boycotting businesses that oppose bills, or who promote cuts on programs that are needed. The business would be forced to change its opposition if it started to lose money due to its political views. Politicians aren't going to bite back the hand that feeds it, so we just have to change the way the feed is given.
Well that's my 2 cents on the whole thing, please feel free to comment in the blog let me know how you feel on this whole issue.
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*Update 7/26/2011*
Please watch this video below, it addresses the two debt deals that are left. Both deals are a lose, lose.
This is just horrible. I believe Obama is a republican in sheep's clothing or he just sucks as a president. I am sorry, but why is tax cuts, medicare cuts, SS cuts even on the table, or even being spoken? Why is the middle class/poor having to solely carry this country when obviously we can't? Also most americans want Corporations to pay their fair share in taxes. If this is what the people want why are Representatives not listening to the people? WE are the ones who control congress, WE are the ones who PAY the president to do his job, WE are the ones who elected these people into office. WE the people need to right now start acting. WE need to call and write to our representatives and tell them to start listening to the People not the Corporations. Medicare and Social Security is not the reason we are in debt! Tax Cuts are one of the main reasons we are in debt! I have written, I have called, but to many of you are sitting back watching the TV, listening to the radio, and not doing a damn thing about this. Did you vote on election day because if you did then that must mean you care about the future of America. If you care about the future then you must start speaking out, you must start writing and calling your representatives and let them know how you feel. Not a single American that I know is happy with this administration and the current Representative in office. So stop reading this comment and call/write your representatives and president Now!
*End Update*
*update 7/21/2011*
Cuts for SS and Medicare:
Gang of six plan to cut Medicare and Social Security.
*End Update*
Usually when I post a blog I put what you can do to prevent actions or to take actions at the bottom. Today I am going to switch that around for this particular issue. Obama has put the option out there to cut Medicare and SS. I personally will not vote for Obama in 2012 if SS and Medicare get cut.
To express your concerns about Medicare Cuts and SS cuts contact:
White House: 202-456-1111
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
Contact President Obama via e-mail- http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact
Contact You Local Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Contact You Local Congressmen- https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
Petition From Bold Progressive: President Obama, if you cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, don't ask for my help in 2012-Click Here To Sign!!
It is said that over 53million people rely on Medicare. To get a better understanding on how Medicare works please Click Here.
To view the Ten Myths of Medicare Click Here.
The U.S gov released an FAQ sheet about Social Security which can be viewed Here!
There are many people in the U.S who rely solely on these programs. To make cuts to these programs could hurt these individuals from getting proper care. To learn more on Obama's decision to put SS and Medicare on the chopping block visit: Obama Puts Social Security, Medicare Cuts On The Table.
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