It's Not A Matter Of Political Philosophy

Running an efficient government, is not a matter of political philosophy. Choosing priorities, thus charting the direction of the future of the government (and our country) can be political philosophy. But we have a model to follow when making those priorities, it's called The Constitution of the United States; not to mention our other founding documents.

Those documents (the Constitution specifically) state, that this union was set up for the betterment of the people. "We the people.......", is the first line. The "Bill of Rights" are its most important base as a legal document. That is our guide to making priority choices for our government, thus ourselves.

When in question; the slant of a decision goes towards what is best for the people, not some corporation, or economic (capitalism) system.

The words capitalism, capitalist, profit, corporation (get the point) do not appear in the founding documents.

What we spend our money on can be guided by political philosophy, but the responsible action of having a balanced budget, is not a political philosophy, it is just common sense and good business judgment. Something the Republicans have not shown in government leadership for at least 30 years. The proof, is the current financial result of their past fiscal policies.

I laugh at the Republicans who NOW appear to want fiscal responsibility; and their plan will destroy programs that generations of Americans have spent blood, hard work, commitment, and yes their money (higher taxes) to build.

Could we take a different course? Sure, but why destroy a societies progress which has proven to improve the lives within that society, just to cover for one generation of selfish, power hungry Republican politicians?

It's to easy to blame the people. No one wants to pay more taxes. The people have been coned by crooked Republican politicians who promise a "free lunch." Republicans have reaped their political wins at the cost of the future financial health of America. Not once did they try to lead the people, to the idea that we had to pay our bills.

Irresponsible leadership, is the enemy of America. Republicans have been as irresponsible in leading the government, as a drunk deciding to drive a car. And like a drunk driver, they are remorseful now, but the patient is nearly dead. A little late for apologies, which like most drunk drivers, they don't even offer. It's past time, to take their driver's license away.

Doing the right thing can sometimes be a moral question, but the answer will not be found within a political philosophy. The last place you will find morality, is within a group of politicians. Democrats are not any more correct, or moral, but Republicans have been SO wrong and immoral.

The people who have voted for and supported these unethical Republicans, must also take inventory of their morality and character. Do (did) you really believe cutting taxes is the only answer to our national fiscal problems? No, then why support the party whose motto is "Cut Taxes, Cut Taxes - No New Taxes, No New Taxes."

There is a simple reason why our States and our National governments are in debt, because we refuse to pay our bills and the immoral leaders we listened to said that was the right thing to do.

There is blame enough for the people, but the culprits are the irresponsible Republicans.

I'm sure the Republican response to this post will be, both parties are to blame. That is already their excuse to deflect blame. Bullshit!