tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877881702352775713.post4855328189911702344..comments2023-04-21T11:11:25.591-06:00Comments on A Bordello Pianist: A Political Sickness of the Highest OrderThomas Warkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11953195197253264621noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877881702352775713.post-43589650462879029832014-04-06T11:13:21.134-06:002014-04-06T11:13:21.134-06:00A quick note to fend off those to say the 60's...A quick note to fend off those to say the 60's were a period of Civil Rights for African-Americans....What is the unemployment rate for that sector now? What is the % of African American children that even have their biological father in their life? What is the crime rate of that sector? <br /><br />We have to create an environment for all Americans and eliminate the race, religion, etc. classification in our society including employment applications!<br /><br />That will mean civil rights......Equality. Guy Sutherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408762898614184515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4877881702352775713.post-81951221172234045922014-04-06T11:06:36.403-06:002014-04-06T11:06:36.403-06:00True progressivism does not exist anymore! Anarch...True progressivism does not exist anymore! Anarchy of the 60’s and 70’s has watered down the goal of positive movement forward for ALL. Factions now days have taken to their own agendas and political Super Pacts govern our government of both political parties.<br /><br />Mr. Pianist I agree with you as to the Pubes repetitive attempt to void Obamacare. In the immortal words of Chief Justice Roberts, The Affordable Care Act was constitutional only as a tax, and boy have we taxed those that work and future generations with unfathomable debt. Unfortunately we now live increasingly in a world of “what my government can do for me.”<br /><br />I steadfastly feel if we do not re-discover that turn of the century Progressive spirit that is for the good of all, that we will pay a huge price in our future. Much like the Progressive movement of the 1890’s we need to redefine our country from the ground up. We need to stop putting tax money in the hands of the ‘wasters’. Our country needs to be put to work for their income, not the free check, debit card, cell phone, and other forms of bribery by politicians that do not realize where the money truly comes from---those responsible taxpayers.<br /><br />With Obamacare as an example, it needs to be totally stripped. It needs to be set up for the original intended purpose…. providing gap insurance for needs not wants for those that otherwise could not afford insurance and to provide competition for the private market. Most employer plans are better because they do not have the astronomical deductibles. Getting the name/stigma off Obamacare and reducing the impending future debt it will create due to millions of Americans not remotely putting funds in to the ‘market’ to cover costs. Insurance companies will still be making out like bandits because the designers of the ‘Plan’ set protective measures ‘Taxpayer Money’ in the event of cost over runs. Most senior citizens do not realize also that ‘The Plan’ robbed from Medicare, much like our government has robbed from Social Security for years. <br /><br />With buying down close to $18 Trillion in debt, we need to basically eliminate all support for those not working and plan for jobs and training. Taxing needs to be fair across the board via a Fair or Flat tax (eliminate loop holes for millionaires). Imports need to be taxed at higher rates to encourage corporations to produce in America. Those that choose not to work can learn ‘tough love’ and have no more financial support. The idiots that call government paying for contraception via taxes /insurance under the term ‘War on Women’s Rights’ can get a real job. Having sex is a personal choice, not an insurance issue…….PERIOD! <br /><br />So Mr. Pianist we have a lot of work to go backward where things worked better in order to move forward. <br />1) Religion should not be forced on anyone, but by the same token the religious person has the same rights as the agnostic or the atheist. It is a proven fact that prayer is a form of a holistic approach that makes one more at peace in their life.<br />2) Working for income needs to be a standard which will develop pride rather than entitlement<br />3) The press needs to return to its investigative ways. To see CNN devote close to 90% of its programming to Malaysia Flight #370 shows the demise of the press.<br />4) Government waste needs to end at all levels and those like Lois Lerner that told her story and then took the 5th should be prosecuted.<br />5) Term limits need to be installed with the maximum of 2…. 6 year terms each for both houses of Congress.<br />The list goes on and on………………………. <br />Guy Sutherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408762898614184515noreply@blogger.com