I don't know how many times I've heard people snicker about the people of Detroit and say, "They get what they deserve." The corrupt and inept politicians over the years have betrayed the trust of Detroiters. And I don't blame Detroit voters from turning from white candidates, whose history has hardly been one of benefit to blacks. But, back to "They get what they deserve."
The same can be said for the rest of us, for electing the same "Bozos" (thanks to Lee Iacocca for reminding us what our elected officials really have become) time and time again. And, when we do throw some of them out, we are stupid enough to think the two parties (both the Democrats and the Republicans) can be trusted to provide good people. Here are two examples from today's newspaper alone.
First, with so many people hurting, with the need to help others still so great, what does the state government do? It eliminates the tax credit for charitable contributions! C'mon, the credit is only $100 for an individual and twice that for couples. "Oh, the state treasury will gain..." so many millions of dollars. Give me a break! There is still a lot of cutting that can be done. I know where and so do you. How about the state legislators and governor making up the difference? If the donations aren't that big a deal, then they can give to help others. I don't give to get the credit; in fact, few of my donations qualify for it. But, that's not the point. Shame! Shame on the state government!!!!! But, I waste my time--politicians have proven again and again that they have no sense of shame.
Second, the payroll tax extension of two months shows us again that adults are not present in DC. What a joke that is! It proves that these guys have no idea of how to run anything--not businesses, not government, not anything! Both sides, but esp the President and Democrats are playing politics with this. Gee, it's an election year; is anyone surprised? Just for that, we should vote the Bozos out--but they provide many more reasons. What company can plan this crap for two months--two months? And, if the "plan" is to just come back in 2012 and extend the break for 12 months, then why not just do that in the first place? As disappointing as this joke of an extension is (And who doesn't expect "jokes" coming out of DC? Will Rogers said of Washington, "Every time someone makes a joke [there], it becomes a law. And every time someone makes a law, it becomes a joke." Some things never change.), the cave-in of the House Republicans is more so. Finally, an initial show of courage and principle (although the cut should be made permanent), the House Rep lost their spine. Let's repeat this: Shame! Shame on the President and Congress!!!!!! But, I say again, I waste my time....
And shame on all of us for settling for and electing and re-electing these same Bozos again and again. Good news, though, I heard American Idol is coming back in January! And, the Lions are in the playoffs! Who cares??????
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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