Fiscal Responsibility

As the Euro gains against the Dollar, I think it's time we all sat down and took a good hard look at our nations debt.


We need to start getting back to fiscal responsibility. Stop purchasing homes that are more expensive then you can afford. Stop funding ridiculous government projects. Start running the government like a business. Gather top financial and business administration people and come up with a plan to get this country out of debt and the Dollar back on top. Here's a few ideas that I come up with

"Bridges to nowhere" - Gone.

"Private jets for Congressional members unless they are very high ranking or have gotten threats" - Gone

"Public subsidies for many areas of daily living" - Gone.

Purchase hybrids, electric or better fuel efficient cars for government work.

Allow oil expansion in Alaska as well as the Gulf of Mexico and off the coasts.

Leave taxes as is until the budget is balanced and the debt is significantly reduced (80% is a good goal to have)

Use Linux on government computers. Better stability, no virus', and no cost.

Build renewable energy stations. Solar in Nevada, Wind in Washington State, Wave in California, etc.

With China's growing trade surplus at a record high, the cost of doing nothing is going to be very high. Do I need to get a part time job with our Representatives to help explain this to them?

Honestly, I don't mind rolling up my sleeves to help, even if that means my tax bill goes up a bit. However, I want my money to be wisely spent, not on some frivolous pet project that garners a few extra votes for some politician.

Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com