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Date Posted: 14:25:25 10/30/09 Fri
I have read all these arguments about Obama et al. Folks, this isn't a debate of republicans vs. democrats, liberal vs. conservatives, black vs. white, rich vs. poor, etc. All of this is a distraction from the real issue. I am an independent. I do not like Obama's policies, not because he is black, not because he is a democrat. I oppose them because they are bad for the country.
Slowly, gradually, like the frog in the kettle, we are losing our rights and freedoms as Americans. Our freedom of speech is being compromised with talk about banning talk radio and conservative speech. Whether or not you agree with those voices, we must allow for all points of view to be heard. That is the first amendment. And we shouldn't be threatened by a view other than the one we hold. America is made of diverse opinions. So let's have Fox New and CNN and NBC, CBS, ABC, etc.
I listen and read all of the views I can. It keeps me informed. My concern is not which party is in office, but the total corruption of both parties. Obama promised change, but he has proven to be as corrupt as his predecessors, maybe more so.
I am concerned that our freedoms under the free market system are collapsing. We have turned over our banks, our insurance, the auto industry, and who know what else to a bunch of corrupt, inexperienced politicians.
If we get government out of the way, the free market system would work. Reduce the size of government, cut taxes, and people will have more to spend. The more they spend the more goods and services will be produced, and thus more jobs. As Pres. Reagan said, "The government isn't the solution to our problem. The government IS the problem."
I pray that we, as a nation, will return to our roots and core principles. We are Americans. We can do it. And we don't need the help of corrupt big government.
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