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War Surtax Proposed 11/24/2009

by: Thomas Craig

As a Libertarian-Republican, I am strongly opposed to almost every tax out there (especially the income tax). While taxes are necessary to keep our Country functioning, they are too often imposed and way too high. There is one tax that I do support, a "war surtax". In the budding days of our Nation, Thomas Jefferson proposed that we implement a war surtax so that we know the financial cost of our actions, we don't bury ourselves in debt to pay for it, and most of all, so our Leaders are that much more motivated to end any war. Jefferson wanted us to avoid war and the idea of a surtax would be a strong deterrent. Unfortunately, Jefferson was not in the majority with this belief. Skip forward over 200 years later and we find ourselves borrowing billions of dollars from our competitors and enemies to finance a war where the objective is becoming more and more blurred. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are being paid for with borrowed money and that money is going to have to be paid back sooner or later. Instead of sacrificing and paying for the wars with our money, we have chosen to sacrifice our children's economy.

Rep. Obey (D-Wis) and Sen. Levin (D-MI) both have proposed legislation which would impose a tax on a percentage of your income (tax would vary from 2% for middle class and low income to 12-15% for high income) to help pay for the wars. This is a logical idea and dramatically help the debt we are accumulating fighting these wars. There is an alternative, however, and it is simply to end the wars and bring our troops back home. It is perfectly acceptable to support the war effort and to support sending in reinforcements. Keep in mind, however, that if President Obama sends the requested 40,000 troops to Afghanistan, it will cost an estimated $40 Billion according to the Office of Management and Budget.

Is it worth the cost of human lives and if so, is it worth crippling our Nation under debt?

A New Hero Emerges in the GOP 04/15/2009

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by Thomas Craig

Last night on my way home from work, I was reading the news on my blackberry just like I do every other night. I didn't expect to read anything particularly shocking and let's face it, with the Democrats in charge there is not much more that would actually surprise me. However, last night turned out to be rather memorable for me. I came across a headline about Texas Governor Rick Perry. It turns out that Gov. Perry and the Texas Legislature are trying to pass a House Resolution (HCR 50) in support of States Rights under the 10th Amendment. Please watch the following video and see what a Politician who understands the Constitution sounds like. Gov. Perry has risen exponentially in my mind as a Leader of the new Republican movement. I have been asked several times what I thought of the Tea Parties and I am totally in favor of them, however, I believe that the system is so far corrupted and the federal government is so distant and abusive of the powers granted to them by the Constitution, that the only real progress must come from within the Government. This of course is not an easily attainable task since it would require Politicians to regulate themselves and limit the amount of money and power that they accumulate. There are several things that the Government could do to return this Country to the one envisioned by the Founding Fathers and returning our Government to the limits imposed on them by the 10th Amendment is an excellent start. The People of Texas should feel proud that they have elected a true patriot and a role model for Politicians throughout America. Watch the following, it is worth it!

WWJS? (What Would Jefferson Say?) 02/11/2009

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I thought it might be interesting to hear what our 3rd President might think about current events. Here are just a few tidbits...

“I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” -Thomas Jefferson

“I, however, place economy among the first and most important republican virtues, and public debt as the greatest of the dangers to be feared.” -Thomas Jefferson

“A government big enough to supply you with everything you need is a government big enough to take away everything that you have.... The course of history shows that as the government grows, liberty decreases.” -Thomas Jefferson

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