The Promise to Make a Difference

The Oscars, killer chimps, and the size of Jessica Simpson have topped the headlines for the past week, but Hollywood hoopla cannot cover the infectious news of the "financial crisis." One of these headlines is noteworthy:

"Obama vows to halve massive budget deficit by 2013"

Not even considering the fact that he has to be re-elected to make it to 2013, major issues develop with this declaration. How can he halve a budget that is spending so much money? Saving is not a part of the plan, the creation of new jobs is not part of the plan-even the spending on domestic inventory is not part of the plan.

To claim you are going to accomplish something, and not back it up with actions that support the claim, makes you a hypocrite. I am in no way of claiming that President Obama is a hypocrite--that is neither my position or my motive. I am, however, insisting that Americans compare a politician's words with their actions and see where their allegiances truly lie.

A Letter to the Editor of the NY Times

What's the difference? Tim Geithner is approved on January 26th to be the US Commerce Secretary while Tom Daschle is eliminated in the running of Secretary of Health and Human Services. These have two different results, but they are both essentially involved in the same crime: not paying taxes.

This raises a few questions:

Why is Daschle hurting Obama's agenda while Geithner is vital to our success?

What part of Geithner's job is so important that he is not accountable for HIS actions?

Why is it that no one else in the media is mentioning Tim Geithner in this situation?

Is this what we are to expect during this term?

I want America to be great. I want an ethical nation that has morals and standards that is a cut-above everyone else. I want our president to be successful, because that means that the American people are successful. I am thankful that he is willing to take a stand to admit when he is wrong, but what about the decisions that he doesn't discuss. What about Tim Geithner?

Is it the president's sole responsibility to step in here in the Tim Geithner situation? No. We need to look to Tim Geithner. It's the same type of situation as the elderly man in Michigan who froze to death in his house because the government regulated his electricity and his heat shut off. Some tried to blame the neighbors. Some are blaming the Veterans Association. Some are blaming the government. No one is taking responsibility.

Tim Geithner, on behalf of those who want to see a better America, do the RIGHT thing and take a step down.

Welcome, Michael Steele!

As of January 30, 2009, the Republicans have a new Chairman for the RNC. Michael Steele is a hopeful Republican leader attempting to bring change to the GOP. By no means does this man have the popularity of the current president, but we as Republicans can now look at Michael Steele in an attempt to rebuild our party. Since not everyone knows Michael Steele as well as other prominent figures, here is a glimpse at the RNC Chairman, Michael Steele:

1. Michael was born on October 19, 1958 at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George's County, Maryland.

2. He was adopted into a democratic family, but turned toward the Republican party in the days of Ronald Reagan (with special thanks to his mother).

3. Has a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University.

4. Considered becoming a priest.

5. Became the Lieutenant Governor in January 2003, becoming the first black elected statewide official in Maryland (Burton, 2008).

6. Lost the 2006 Senate election to Ben Cardin (D).

7. Has a consistent voting record against embryonic stem cell research (On the Issues, 2009).


This new official may seem like he is attempting to ride the coattails of President Obama, but looking at his history he has been established and in the political scene for several years. Feel free to look up more about Michael Steele as we hope to see more of him in the future!

www.ontheissues.org/senate/Michael_Steele.htm.

Burton, Danielle. 10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Steele. U.S. News & World Report, http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/campaign-2008/2008/04/07/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-michael-steele.html, April 7, 2008.