When The Economy Explodes
The players are lined up, the calamity train is rolling, and the White House is poised to shout, “Next”! Who’ll be the next one to crawl on hands and knees looking for last minute salvation from the oval office? “It is I”, shouts California, in a voice of desperation and despair. “No no”, shouts Michigan, “we were in line before you”. “But wait”, says AIG, “our problems are still too big to ignore”. At almost the same instant, in a voice likened to a child looking for sympathy, “I have no other choice but to beg for your help”, says the Pension Fund. Not to be forgotten, the tired strained voice of the Unemployed is heard, “We’ve been ignored for way too long, we want to move to the head of the line”.
Standing quietly on the sidelines, self-assured of their importance and priority, the Department of Defense, Foreign Aid, the IMF, the U.N., the World Bank, NASA, the governments of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan, watch and listen with a cocky smile on their faces. Their lot is always set aside first.
Seated in a position close enough to hear this multitude of requests, is the head of the Treasury, economic advisors, and ranking members of both houses of Congress. One by one, they lean to whisper in the ears of the White House, “Where will these funds come from”? “Is it possible to satisfy all of these needs, and still appear to be financially solvent in the eyes of the world?” “If we do help all of those in need, will our debt devalue our currency?”
Upon hearing of this “Beggars Parade”, China quickly calls the White House, “Whatever you do, just remember that we hold your debt, and we could present the I.O.U.’s at anytime.” Another call comes into the White House, “Before you spend everything, make sure there’s enough in the Social Security Fund”, says the Elderly on the other end of the line. Suddenly, the requests begin to pour in. There’re calls from education, health care, infrastructure, parks and recreation, the arts, R&D, and Homeland Security.
After a short time of pondering and digesting the requests, realizing the dramatic and devastating decline in tax revenue, the White House sees the reality of the situation. The sincere promises made during the campaign have been compromised by an economic storm of epic proportion. The economy has become a political bomb set to explode at any moment. In all likelihood, this administration will go down in history as the most expensive and debt-ridden of all-time.
“Act I” in this play was the near impossible task handed the new administration by the previous administrations. “Act II” was the failure to address the serious unemployment situation first. “Act III” was the mistake of throwing $Trillions into the financial sector. “Act IV” is yet to finish, but chances are that little can stop rising unemployment, poverty, and the wars. “Act V” will be the exploding economy, and the resulting political bomb that’ll explode on the Obama administration.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Carrying The Load
If we read enough of the daily news headlines, we’ll see a wide variance of speculation as to the timing and extent of an economic recovery. But, how much do we read concerning what happens between now and then? A guess, as to the lack of information and opinions on “what do we do in the meantime”, would be that, “the truth could be politically damaging”. After all, didn’t we hear promise after promise during Mr. Obama’s campaign for the White House that “change” was coming? The references to “change” meant prosperity, transparency, integrity, and genuine representation in government.
The present economic conditions, here and abroad, are forcing the present administration to react by shouldering the burdens of high unemployment, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and financially weak corporations such as the auto makers. In other words, the government “IS” our economy at present. This is not information that the present administration wants emphasized in the daily headlines. Without borrowing ( enormous debt ) by the government, in their efforts to keep the economy going, we would have already been in a state of “economic collapse”.
A legitimate question that needs to be asked, is, “how much longer can the government carry the load?” We’re already hearing that the employment picture looks very dim until sometime in mid 2010. The same timetable has been suggested concerning the housing market. Corporate woes and failures continue to make daily headlines, and though it’s not something spotlighted, the government is pouring $Billions into failed pension funds. These are enormous stresses and taxations on a government already facing huge deficits passed down from previous administrations.
The domestic financial burden is heavy enough without adding the cost of wars and the future financial responsibilities associated with veterans. Where will this revenue come from, and will it come fast enough to keep our dollar from “damaging devaluation”?
It’s obvious that the government can’t carry the burdens of the economy via borrowed money forever. At some point, revenue generated through payroll taxes and sales taxes must replace borrowed money. Of course, this is not something the government wants to put a timetable on. To do so, would more than likely cause panic, and may even lead to riots in the streets. The government does not want you to know the very possible and likely scenario of a prolonged government supported economy. They can’t carry the load much longer.
The present economic conditions, here and abroad, are forcing the present administration to react by shouldering the burdens of high unemployment, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and financially weak corporations such as the auto makers. In other words, the government “IS” our economy at present. This is not information that the present administration wants emphasized in the daily headlines. Without borrowing ( enormous debt ) by the government, in their efforts to keep the economy going, we would have already been in a state of “economic collapse”.
A legitimate question that needs to be asked, is, “how much longer can the government carry the load?” We’re already hearing that the employment picture looks very dim until sometime in mid 2010. The same timetable has been suggested concerning the housing market. Corporate woes and failures continue to make daily headlines, and though it’s not something spotlighted, the government is pouring $Billions into failed pension funds. These are enormous stresses and taxations on a government already facing huge deficits passed down from previous administrations.
The domestic financial burden is heavy enough without adding the cost of wars and the future financial responsibilities associated with veterans. Where will this revenue come from, and will it come fast enough to keep our dollar from “damaging devaluation”?
It’s obvious that the government can’t carry the burdens of the economy via borrowed money forever. At some point, revenue generated through payroll taxes and sales taxes must replace borrowed money. Of course, this is not something the government wants to put a timetable on. To do so, would more than likely cause panic, and may even lead to riots in the streets. The government does not want you to know the very possible and likely scenario of a prolonged government supported economy. They can’t carry the load much longer.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Economic Stimulus
After all is said and done, every avenue explored, all tricks tried, and debates come close to duels in the streets, the only solution for long-term positive and productive stimulus is, "Put Americans to work PRODUCING what Americans use and consume".
I know and understand that I've pounded this issue to death. But, it doesn't take an MIT Graduate, nor a Philadelphia Lawyer to figure out what caused the present mess, and what it'll take to correct and stablize our economy.
Tax breaks, Tax cuts, and giving a "one-time" stimulus check to indivduals will only serve to have a "short-term" effect on our economy. We MUST correct that which caused the mess in the first place. Otherwise, our present economic situation will repeat itself for years to come.
Americans "NEED", "MUST" have, the opportunity to earn a "living wage" through pro-longed job growth. We "MUST" establish a continuing growth in the job market to enable us to keep pace with population growth.
Our jobs "Must" span the entire job market, including a continuous demand for employees in the industrial sector. We can't all work in the service sector. Someone has to produce something in order to purchase the services offered by the service sector.
The games being played in Washington concerning our economy make no sense. Their plans will create nothing more than "short-term" fixes to "long-term" problems. In reality, Washington's plans will, in my opinion, produce a socialistic government, forcing Americans to be forever dependent on government. This includes corporate America as well.
I know and understand that I've pounded this issue to death. But, it doesn't take an MIT Graduate, nor a Philadelphia Lawyer to figure out what caused the present mess, and what it'll take to correct and stablize our economy.
Tax breaks, Tax cuts, and giving a "one-time" stimulus check to indivduals will only serve to have a "short-term" effect on our economy. We MUST correct that which caused the mess in the first place. Otherwise, our present economic situation will repeat itself for years to come.
Americans "NEED", "MUST" have, the opportunity to earn a "living wage" through pro-longed job growth. We "MUST" establish a continuing growth in the job market to enable us to keep pace with population growth.
Our jobs "Must" span the entire job market, including a continuous demand for employees in the industrial sector. We can't all work in the service sector. Someone has to produce something in order to purchase the services offered by the service sector.
The games being played in Washington concerning our economy make no sense. Their plans will create nothing more than "short-term" fixes to "long-term" problems. In reality, Washington's plans will, in my opinion, produce a socialistic government, forcing Americans to be forever dependent on government. This includes corporate America as well.
Refocus On Socialism
As each day passes, the world economic picture becomes gloomier than the day before. Because of economic dependency one nation to another, the crisis is no doubt, deeper than just our situation here at home. We’re sharing the pain left in the wake of a Global Economy gone awry. Although good intentions may have been at the heart of unlimited, and unmonitored global trade, the system has now failed, and the world is peddling uphill in an effort to lessen the blow. Also, corporate greed and fraud within various financial institutions contributed to the economic storm. The timing of events created an economic cyclone.
The reaction seems to be that of panic and wishful thinking at the same time. So far, the established line of thought is, “doing nothing would be a disaster, with consequences even harsher than the present crisis itself. The wishful thinking is that of “pouring huge amounts of money into a select group of financial institutions and banks, along with a few select corporations, will right the sinking economic ship”. Of course, money alone is not the answer, and will eventually become an addiction so strong, that the economic survival of this nation, and the world, will hinge solely on this dependency.
This “false sense” of being cured by a sudden influx of enormous amounts of capital will be short-lived. Without addressing the issues that caused the crisis, additional doses of monetary medicine will be required in order to treat the crisis, once again. This could become a perpetual treatment for the world’s economic crisis. Where will this money come from, and what strings will be attached to ensure the control and monitoring necessary to track its’ use? This is where governments, ruling bodies, come into play. Terms and conditions attached to these loans may include government ownership, partial government ownership, government rules and regulations, government over-sight, government monitoring, and in some cases, government control. Of course, we could see all of these apply, or any combination of them applied, given the right circumstances.
We’re basically looking at socialism replacing capitalism. We’re basically looking at government controlling supply and demand, corporate success or failure, employment, profits, and fair market share. The domino effect will cover unions, pension plans, medical coverage, wages, and mergers and takeovers. Publicly traded stocks will be manipulated and influenced by government favoritism, and commodity futures will be influenced and controlled by subsidies.
At this point, very few corporations and businesses have the financial resources to bounce back without the government’s help. In addition, soon, many citizens will seek help from government assistance programs. In short, the lack of jobs and our debt will force us to turn to the government for help. This dependency will create control by the government. The more that we become a suppressed people, the more control our government will have. The deeper this economic crisis becomes, the more likely desperation will steer corporate America and private citizens into the waiting arms of government. Whether we like it or want it, socialism seems to be on the horizon, here, and abroad.
And the next step after socialism is?
The reaction seems to be that of panic and wishful thinking at the same time. So far, the established line of thought is, “doing nothing would be a disaster, with consequences even harsher than the present crisis itself. The wishful thinking is that of “pouring huge amounts of money into a select group of financial institutions and banks, along with a few select corporations, will right the sinking economic ship”. Of course, money alone is not the answer, and will eventually become an addiction so strong, that the economic survival of this nation, and the world, will hinge solely on this dependency.
This “false sense” of being cured by a sudden influx of enormous amounts of capital will be short-lived. Without addressing the issues that caused the crisis, additional doses of monetary medicine will be required in order to treat the crisis, once again. This could become a perpetual treatment for the world’s economic crisis. Where will this money come from, and what strings will be attached to ensure the control and monitoring necessary to track its’ use? This is where governments, ruling bodies, come into play. Terms and conditions attached to these loans may include government ownership, partial government ownership, government rules and regulations, government over-sight, government monitoring, and in some cases, government control. Of course, we could see all of these apply, or any combination of them applied, given the right circumstances.
We’re basically looking at socialism replacing capitalism. We’re basically looking at government controlling supply and demand, corporate success or failure, employment, profits, and fair market share. The domino effect will cover unions, pension plans, medical coverage, wages, and mergers and takeovers. Publicly traded stocks will be manipulated and influenced by government favoritism, and commodity futures will be influenced and controlled by subsidies.
At this point, very few corporations and businesses have the financial resources to bounce back without the government’s help. In addition, soon, many citizens will seek help from government assistance programs. In short, the lack of jobs and our debt will force us to turn to the government for help. This dependency will create control by the government. The more that we become a suppressed people, the more control our government will have. The deeper this economic crisis becomes, the more likely desperation will steer corporate America and private citizens into the waiting arms of government. Whether we like it or want it, socialism seems to be on the horizon, here, and abroad.
And the next step after socialism is?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Migration of the People
Some interesting conversations have taken place lately concerning the migration of Americans for economic reasons. It's no secrete that in some parts of this country, the cost of living is way above other parts. An example would be the cost of living in California compared to the cost of living in Mississippi. Considering the cost of housing, energy, especially gasoline at the pump, food and property taxes, the gap is considerable. Though the real wages vary, the high cost of living is more pronounced and evident in states such as New York, and certainly California.
Following the economy, especially jobs and wages, has become more of a trend than in years past. As manufacturing plants close, jobs shrink in number ( especially high paying jobs ), and the general standard of living becomes more expensive, citizens are being forced to relocate in order to survive economically. This migration is nothing new, but the current economic crisis in this country has accelerated the process.
Looking at the whole picture, including everything from food to taxes and energy cost, Americans are pushed to maintain their standard of living. Lets not forget the health care issue when figuring household expenses, especially medicine and care for those disabled or very seriously ill. The end result is less money for necessities and basic expenses such as utilities and clothing.
Where do we find the cost of living in-step with real wages? This is the question those that migrate ask before moving from one state to another, or move within a state. And, how long will the economic conditions remain favorable before another move is necessary? The current economic condition in this country make it almost impossible to answer the question with even a minute ounce of certainty. Job security and economic stability are not in the foreseeable future in this country.
It seems that “having roots” and a permanent home base is a thing of the past for most Americans. The migration of citizens within this country will continue, at least for the foreseeable future. As mentioned before, this is nothing new, but the numbers are increasing at an alarming rate. Economics is the name of the game, and following the economy is the only way to stay in the game for many citizens.
If we were to play the blame game, and there's certainly enough to go around, part of the blame would certainly fall on the shoulders of the “catch-all” phrase, “Global Economy”. Migration of jobs force migration of people. As jobs leave this country, citizens migrate to the few remaining jobs. I remember a movie about cave men and women migrating to follow the animal herds which supplied their food. Modern man migrates in this country looking for living wages and an acceptable cost of living for much the same reason.
Remember when several generations of one family worked at the same manufacturing plant and lived in the same town for decade after decade? This was true in the steel towns before our leaders sold us out. The “Global Economy” demon has taken its' toll. Now we're migrating like the cave men just to feed ourselves. The selling of America has forced the migration of its' citizens.
When will we wake up and realize that a Global Economy, as we have it today, has, and continues to, damn this country into poverty? How much longer can we migrate looking for work and an acceptable living standard? Where will the jobs be five years from now? Ten years from now? Twenty years from now? Will towns, cities, and states become just transit areas for migrant Americans looking for employment?
Following the economy, especially jobs and wages, has become more of a trend than in years past. As manufacturing plants close, jobs shrink in number ( especially high paying jobs ), and the general standard of living becomes more expensive, citizens are being forced to relocate in order to survive economically. This migration is nothing new, but the current economic crisis in this country has accelerated the process.
Looking at the whole picture, including everything from food to taxes and energy cost, Americans are pushed to maintain their standard of living. Lets not forget the health care issue when figuring household expenses, especially medicine and care for those disabled or very seriously ill. The end result is less money for necessities and basic expenses such as utilities and clothing.
Where do we find the cost of living in-step with real wages? This is the question those that migrate ask before moving from one state to another, or move within a state. And, how long will the economic conditions remain favorable before another move is necessary? The current economic condition in this country make it almost impossible to answer the question with even a minute ounce of certainty. Job security and economic stability are not in the foreseeable future in this country.
It seems that “having roots” and a permanent home base is a thing of the past for most Americans. The migration of citizens within this country will continue, at least for the foreseeable future. As mentioned before, this is nothing new, but the numbers are increasing at an alarming rate. Economics is the name of the game, and following the economy is the only way to stay in the game for many citizens.
If we were to play the blame game, and there's certainly enough to go around, part of the blame would certainly fall on the shoulders of the “catch-all” phrase, “Global Economy”. Migration of jobs force migration of people. As jobs leave this country, citizens migrate to the few remaining jobs. I remember a movie about cave men and women migrating to follow the animal herds which supplied their food. Modern man migrates in this country looking for living wages and an acceptable cost of living for much the same reason.
Remember when several generations of one family worked at the same manufacturing plant and lived in the same town for decade after decade? This was true in the steel towns before our leaders sold us out. The “Global Economy” demon has taken its' toll. Now we're migrating like the cave men just to feed ourselves. The selling of America has forced the migration of its' citizens.
When will we wake up and realize that a Global Economy, as we have it today, has, and continues to, damn this country into poverty? How much longer can we migrate looking for work and an acceptable living standard? Where will the jobs be five years from now? Ten years from now? Twenty years from now? Will towns, cities, and states become just transit areas for migrant Americans looking for employment?
Monday, March 17, 2008
A 10.5 Economic Earthquake
Imagine being covered with tons of rubble and debris, waiting for rescue workers to arrive and get you out. As you're waiting, you can hear distant voices discussing how best to remove the rubble and debris without harming you further, or causing more damage to structure and foundation. The talk you hear coming from above, sounds more like indecision, fear of failure, and lack of real concern, than it does about positive plans and actions to rescue you.
After several hours of darkness, pain, fear, anxiety, and much hope, you hear new voices criticizing those that have procrastinated, and failed to work together in an effort to save you. Again, hours pass, and the new voices are telling the crowd that has gathered, “trust us, we'll rescue every single one buried”. The crowd watches, and cheers as each piece of debris is removed. More time passes, with very little “real progress” made. Because of egos, personal agendas, and obviously, the thirst for recognition and fame, real help is slow coming, or never comes at all. Thus, the story of our economy.
We're presently experiencing an “economic earthquake”. A severe one, that has buried us beneath tons of debt debris and political rubble. Our financial institutions are sinking deeper under the debt debris as each hour passes, with no end in sight. This 10.5 ( or higher ) magnitude economic earthquake has shaken world economies, some worse than others. A sound plan to rescue the badly shaken economies, is nowhere to be found. We hear the talk about plans to dig us out, but, in the end, talk is all there is.
This earthquake was predicted decades ago, but few, if any, listened to the reasons and logic behind such talk. Now that we're buried beneath the rubble and debris, without a hint of daylight coming through the cracks, many are claiming to have rescue plans and workable solutions, but haven't told the general public exactly what those plans are. So, we're still in the dark, and still buried under the debt debris of this very serious economic earthquake.
Although some claim that this “world shakening” event occurred primarily because of bad lending practices on home mortgages, the truth is, bad mortgages were just the straw that broke the camel's back. Many factors contributed to this economic tremor and collapse, not the least of which was, and still is, the rapid decline of our industrial base. This has lead to the widening gap between real wages and the cost of living in many areas of the country. This effect, coupled with higher energy cost, higher medical cost, higher food cost, and “run-away” personal debt, greatly influenced the bad lending practices that has caused a “panic mode” within financial institutions around the globe.
Primarily, what we're seeing now, are mere “band-aid” fixes for the severe wounds, which in reality, require major procedures to close. Without re-establishing our industrial base, demanding balance foreign trade, cutting wasteful spending and give-aways, and addressing the illegal immigration issue, our economic tremors and quakes will continue for a long time to come.
This country is running on tremendous personal, corporate, and government debt. The economic debris and rubble will continue to have us buried, until we demand real change from those responsible for the decisions that govern the well-being of this nation. This latest economic earthquake may not be the worst, or the last, but it sure has us buried deep under debt debris and political rubble.
Sonny Clark
After several hours of darkness, pain, fear, anxiety, and much hope, you hear new voices criticizing those that have procrastinated, and failed to work together in an effort to save you. Again, hours pass, and the new voices are telling the crowd that has gathered, “trust us, we'll rescue every single one buried”. The crowd watches, and cheers as each piece of debris is removed. More time passes, with very little “real progress” made. Because of egos, personal agendas, and obviously, the thirst for recognition and fame, real help is slow coming, or never comes at all. Thus, the story of our economy.
We're presently experiencing an “economic earthquake”. A severe one, that has buried us beneath tons of debt debris and political rubble. Our financial institutions are sinking deeper under the debt debris as each hour passes, with no end in sight. This 10.5 ( or higher ) magnitude economic earthquake has shaken world economies, some worse than others. A sound plan to rescue the badly shaken economies, is nowhere to be found. We hear the talk about plans to dig us out, but, in the end, talk is all there is.
This earthquake was predicted decades ago, but few, if any, listened to the reasons and logic behind such talk. Now that we're buried beneath the rubble and debris, without a hint of daylight coming through the cracks, many are claiming to have rescue plans and workable solutions, but haven't told the general public exactly what those plans are. So, we're still in the dark, and still buried under the debt debris of this very serious economic earthquake.
Although some claim that this “world shakening” event occurred primarily because of bad lending practices on home mortgages, the truth is, bad mortgages were just the straw that broke the camel's back. Many factors contributed to this economic tremor and collapse, not the least of which was, and still is, the rapid decline of our industrial base. This has lead to the widening gap between real wages and the cost of living in many areas of the country. This effect, coupled with higher energy cost, higher medical cost, higher food cost, and “run-away” personal debt, greatly influenced the bad lending practices that has caused a “panic mode” within financial institutions around the globe.
Primarily, what we're seeing now, are mere “band-aid” fixes for the severe wounds, which in reality, require major procedures to close. Without re-establishing our industrial base, demanding balance foreign trade, cutting wasteful spending and give-aways, and addressing the illegal immigration issue, our economic tremors and quakes will continue for a long time to come.
This country is running on tremendous personal, corporate, and government debt. The economic debris and rubble will continue to have us buried, until we demand real change from those responsible for the decisions that govern the well-being of this nation. This latest economic earthquake may not be the worst, or the last, but it sure has us buried deep under debt debris and political rubble.
Sonny Clark
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Campaign Hype
With the campaigns nearing an end, what have we heard so far? From a personal viewpoint, I've heard more mud slinging, misquotes, empty promises, plans without means, and the same ol' tired rhetoric that we hear every four years, than I've heard platforms with real substance. What real meaning are we to take from what we've heard so far? Do we assume that each candidate can make good on their intentions for a better America? If we look closely at the facts, and admit to ourselves that we are indeed, an America in serious trouble, which of the candidates can we really trust to bail us out?
Without going into great detail as to the why, the fact is that the president alone can not solve our many problems. But, if we listen carefully to each candidate running for the White House, the Oval Office has the power and means to right the sinking ship called America. This boastful and self-assured rhetoric has the nation tuned-in to various media, reading articles, scanning the Internet, and listening to radio talk shows. The campaign hype is drawing more attention than normal, and certainly more than we've seen in recent history. Could this campaign hype be blamed on the fact that a woman and a dark skinned man are at the center of attention?
Putting our feet back on the ground, and away from the campaign hype for a moment, by the time one of the candidates take a seat in the Oval Office, this country will need more than any of them have expressed so far. It'll take an extraordinary effort on the part of the U.S. States Senate and House of Representatives, working together for the common good, to start the rebuilding process necessary, if we're to re-establish the foundations for a strong and prosperous nation. Corporate influence has taken its' toll on our social and economic well-being, all done by-way-of several decades of dictating legislation.
Before we get too carried away with a candidate, their many promises and good intentions, lets remember that America depends on the collective effort of almost six hundred elected and appointed members of government to guide this nation. One person, a president, can not dictate every law and policy on behalf of all citizens. In my opinion, campaigns have gotten to the point of being very very expensive popularity contests, with little in the way of real substance, as far as solving problems and securing America's future.
Present day campaigns make excellent fodder for the news media, water-cooler conversations, and ammunition for political junkies, but lack any real guidance when it comes time to vote. Most of us know the path we want this country to take, but, so far, the campaigns haven't given us a plan to get from point A to point B. The political frenzy taking place in America at present, is nothing more than non-productive hype, campaign hype.
Sonny Clark
Without going into great detail as to the why, the fact is that the president alone can not solve our many problems. But, if we listen carefully to each candidate running for the White House, the Oval Office has the power and means to right the sinking ship called America. This boastful and self-assured rhetoric has the nation tuned-in to various media, reading articles, scanning the Internet, and listening to radio talk shows. The campaign hype is drawing more attention than normal, and certainly more than we've seen in recent history. Could this campaign hype be blamed on the fact that a woman and a dark skinned man are at the center of attention?
Putting our feet back on the ground, and away from the campaign hype for a moment, by the time one of the candidates take a seat in the Oval Office, this country will need more than any of them have expressed so far. It'll take an extraordinary effort on the part of the U.S. States Senate and House of Representatives, working together for the common good, to start the rebuilding process necessary, if we're to re-establish the foundations for a strong and prosperous nation. Corporate influence has taken its' toll on our social and economic well-being, all done by-way-of several decades of dictating legislation.
Before we get too carried away with a candidate, their many promises and good intentions, lets remember that America depends on the collective effort of almost six hundred elected and appointed members of government to guide this nation. One person, a president, can not dictate every law and policy on behalf of all citizens. In my opinion, campaigns have gotten to the point of being very very expensive popularity contests, with little in the way of real substance, as far as solving problems and securing America's future.
Present day campaigns make excellent fodder for the news media, water-cooler conversations, and ammunition for political junkies, but lack any real guidance when it comes time to vote. Most of us know the path we want this country to take, but, so far, the campaigns haven't given us a plan to get from point A to point B. The political frenzy taking place in America at present, is nothing more than non-productive hype, campaign hype.
Sonny Clark
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