When Will Washington Clean Up Its Mess?
Our future is bleak. At the end of fiscal year 2011, our federal government's gross debt was 14.8 trillion dollars or about 99 percent of our economy. Our total liabilities and unfunded obligations totaled 65.5 trillion dollars.
Even if you're not a math major, you can see that we are currently facing an incredible fiscal crisis. The sad truth is, our politicians don't recognize how screwed we are. In 2007 and 2011 both President Bush and President Obama stated, "the state of our union is strong".
If you had trillions of dollars worth of credit card debt, would you feel confident in saying that the state of your bank account is strong? Washington D.C. instead wants to polarize our country's future on either extreme cuts to our nations most vulnerable or to raise an insane amount of taxes on the job creators and wealthy citizens throughout our country. It has turned into a case of class warfare that our generation will have to clean.
Let's lay out a simple plan. Why don't we combine both ideas of spending cuts and an increase in taxes and take a balanced approach to getting America back to work. I mean, doesn't it seem simple? Drop your deep devotion to being a Democrat or a Republican and instead raise your true flag of being an American.
This past week, Mitt Romney effectively won the Republican nomination for President. From here on out it will be a battle for the White House. I hope that it can be a true discussion on the future of our nation, instead of tired rhetoric from both parties on failed policies of the past. I'm tired of high gas prices, wars, unsustainable economic policies and the same, old promise of hope and change. How about the promise of opportunity for college students like you and I?
It's sad when the average family income in Caledonia County is 30,000 dollars a year. It's sad when a family cannot afford to pay their heating bill for the winter. It's sad when a student can't afford to buy groceries because they are paying back huge amounts in student loans.
It is time for a new day, a new opportunity to create an environment that allows for job creation. I hope that Washington D.C. stops acting like a bunch of eight year olds and clean up their mess. If they don't, it'll be up to us to save America.
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
Recent The Critic News Articles
Discuss This Article
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
LATEST THE CRITIC NEWS
RECENT THE CRITIC CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- Moving Resources For Military Families
- Historic Agreement Signed By Red Cross and Armed Forces
- Salonpas® Brand Stands the Test of Time
- Tips to “Yard Your Way” This Spring
- Upgraded Upstate Power Grid Will Deliver a Smarter,...
- A Story To Sing About
- The Gap in Gum Care: Why Caring For Your Teeth’s F...
- Top Tips for Signature Scents and Better-Smelling Laundry
- A Dog Trainer’s Top Tips to Support Pets Through Life S...
- Clear the Air of Indoor Pollutants This Spring
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- Moms Kick Back with Mamaritas
- Youth Apprenticeship Week Spotlights Opportunities
- New Expo Showcases AI Innovation
- Self-Care and Mental Health Tips for Caregivers
- Adventure Awaits: Discover the Playset that Brings...
- Need Auto Glass Repair? Don’t Despair
- Pioneering Fast and Affordable Broadband for the Underserved
- 7 Reasons Renting an RV Should Be On Every Family’s S...
- Don’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years
- No Child is Forgotten By Marine Toys for Tots
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- Guidenar Launches New Career Test for Gen Z
- GotIt! Education Offers MathGPT Free to All State & Community Colleges
- Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show
- Semiconductor Research Corp unveils 2024 Research Call, $13.8M Funding
- Charles River Associates Opens Second Scholarship Cycle, Expands to the UK