Stimulus? Who can say? All we know for sure is that a
small group of people off in a room somewhere will
make decisions which will not only affect us now, but
more likely, for years to come. If it shows anything, it
emphasizes the importance now, more than ever, to
take control of our own houses individually.
On a national scale, the "stimulus" bill (use that term at
your own peril) is so packed with additional nonsense,
that even proponents of the current administration are
scratching their heads. Regardless of your political
affiliation, there are essential truths that transcend the
blather of Democratic liberals and Conservative
Republicans, and reaches down into who we are as
individuals, families, and communities.
Some will try to tell you that it's different at that level, but
make no mistake, and it's not debatable: It's NOT. IT
would be like preparing a budget for your home when
you find out you're late on your bills, and then adding
your summer vacation to that budget. Yes, it's that
simple.
But of course, there's little we can do to influence those
few people Washington whom we have, sometimes
foolishly and without knowing why, elected into office
and put in charge of our collective fate. More often than
not, we say one thing, and they do another. So looking
at what we CAN do as individuals and families,
never forget that you do have the power to live
your life with honor and according to principles.
So protect yourself, and protect your families'
future by taking control of what you can. And, as
always, make sure you have Plan B.
small group of people off in a room somewhere will
make decisions which will not only affect us now, but
more likely, for years to come. If it shows anything, it
emphasizes the importance now, more than ever, to
take control of our own houses individually.
On a national scale, the "stimulus" bill (use that term at
your own peril) is so packed with additional nonsense,
that even proponents of the current administration are
scratching their heads. Regardless of your political
affiliation, there are essential truths that transcend the
blather of Democratic liberals and Conservative
Republicans, and reaches down into who we are as
individuals, families, and communities.
Some will try to tell you that it's different at that level, but
make no mistake, and it's not debatable: It's NOT. IT
would be like preparing a budget for your home when
you find out you're late on your bills, and then adding
your summer vacation to that budget. Yes, it's that
simple.
But of course, there's little we can do to influence those
few people Washington whom we have, sometimes
foolishly and without knowing why, elected into office
and put in charge of our collective fate. More often than
not, we say one thing, and they do another. So looking
at what we CAN do as individuals and families,
never forget that you do have the power to live
your life with honor and according to principles.
So protect yourself, and protect your families'
future by taking control of what you can. And, as
always, make sure you have Plan B.
Plan B Financial Resolution Services
| News Today |
| No guarantees in stimulus CONGRESS | Pressure's on to get it passed -- but for every benefit, there's a catch February 7, 2009 BY TERRY SAVAGE Sun-Times Columnist It now appears that the Senate and House will pass separate forms of a stimulus bill, which will then go to committee for compromise, probably by the end of this week. There's simply too much political pressure to get something, anything, done to help constituents deal with rising unemployment and the continued economic slowdown. It's likely to be a bill that doesn't please either side of the political spectrum. Republicans charge, with some justification, that the bill is full of "pork" -- pet projects that the Democrats were unable to get through Congress in the last eight years. But if Republicans had to hold their collective nose over some of the spending programs in the House bill, the Democrats had to accept tax cuts that went far beyond their wishes. To read the entire article: http://www.suntimes.com/business/savage/1418659, CST-FIN-terry08.savagearticle |
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