Hi friends,
I swore to myself that I would stop with the economic and political commentary.It is too depressing.
That I would do my lessons and critiques using parables to make my points, sort of a Aesops Fable approach.This enables me to smile into my depression.
Looking at the political and economic mess that we have is a great new format for a diet. The ” Political Mess Makes me Loose my Appetite” diet. It really works.
Pay attention to what is going on in the world of economics and the political directions that we are being dragged into, and it is difficult to keep down your lunch. Weight loss is a very expensive side benefit.
Let me get back to the subject. I have been keeping my mouth shut. Trying to give the President a chance, but I have to say someting.
Am I the only one who hears the play on words. The duplicity in the way this is being presented? I just don’t get it.
Obama keeps talking about this stimulus plan to save the economy.
Last night in the speech to Congress he listed 3 major stimulus directions he wants to attack to rescue our economy. They revolve around Alternate Energy, Education, and Health care.
The stated goal of the stimulus package is to “create OR save 3 million jobs.”
Lets examine that statement. “Create or save.” When you “stimulate” the implication is that we are creating new jobs. The reality is , the $ billions and $ billions being sent to the states will do primarily one thing. Maintain the Status quo.
The states are in huge budget deficits mainly revolving around salaries for teachers , government workers, various other civil servant , union members, and medicaid expense.
The stimulus payments will go to pay all of the above, and to eliminate some of the pressure to cut expenses and salaried overhead. That is the ” save 3 million jobs”. Maintain the status quo.
The create part of that statement is a little more elusive.
Infrastructure projects will reemploy Unionized $50 or $60 an hour construction workers.
The education part of the stimulus is largely covered by the above payments to the state to maintain status quo with teacher payroll.
O K maybe I’m simplifying a little bit. There is sure to be new programs and projects, but much will be dissipated in salary payments to existing educators.
The new energy part of the stimulus is great if you own or work in a wind turbine factory.I don’t.
Health care is a major buzz subject with the Liberal politicians. Hillary screwed our medical system up big time in the mid 90’s, lets see how badly they can destroy the system now. My advice to you all is DON’T GET SICK, DON’T GROW OLD, or get your passport in order, medical treatment will be better in India and Israel., than it will be here .
What will the stimulus package do for you and me?. Not Much!!!