What Was Your Take on the State of the Union Address?
I’m not bringing this up to irritate anyone. I’m not bringing this up even thinking I could possibly make a difference as “one.” The general feeling I have been hearing from others though is that of disappointment, the, “here we go again”, the “samo-samo talking heads”, the “how can services be lessened and we stay as the number one global power“? What do you think of the state of the union address?
I think back to all of the years as a single parent and how I struggled to make ends meet. There was one point I even had to rent rooms to others to keep my house. My heart just aches for the single parents now, who actually need to hold down 2 jobs to make ends meet – but can’t even find one. My heart aches for the families who have lost their homes, have swallowed their pride, yet they still feel lucky because they’ve got each other. My heart aches when I think about all the new taxes we will be incurring and the debt we are leaving our children.
I just finished reading an article about the things that Obama didn’t talk about in his speech last night, and why sometimes it’s the things that “aren’t said” that are as important as those that are. The 4 listed are:
- Trade Reform
- Deficit Reduction
- Job Creation
- Tax Reform
Take a look at moneycentral.msn.com to read the article in full by Charley Blaine.
I know we are still blessed to live in the USA, but sometimes I just wonder what life will be like here in another 20 years……
Until next time, J.
“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”
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January 28 2010 04:07 pm | Misc Ranting, Retirement, Wealth Strategies
February 1st, 2010 at 1:58 am
I couldn’t agree with you more.. I am a single mother myself so i can really relate on “hold down 2 jobs to make ends meet – but can’t even find one”. It is so frustrating to find two jobs just to have food to put in our children’s mouth. I hope the government would do something more to solve some of the problems we are facing. More power to this site!
February 1st, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Janet
Yes this is I am sure very tough times to raise any kids, single parent or not. My wife raised 3 boys herself before me and I can’t believe some of the stories she has told me about the court system that would rule Dad needs to pay xxx amount per month and then after 3 months no money showed up so she was back in court. The same old thing maybe, they would scare him for a month or 2 and then nothing. What a joke. The system.
Way to many lawyers in Washington, they just feed thier own mouths. I don’t believe the government should or can give us much security, but just wish they would get out of the way and let the system take over. It would fix itself. Dave Ramsey’s advise and many others.
Back to the Union, I can’t believe how stupid they, not only WH, but all of Washington, must think we are.
We (the public) has never been stupid, but rather to busy to think we could make any difference by disagreeing with them. We are much more informed now due to all of the communication we have axcess to now, ie internet , blogs etc. We must stick together and some of the ones being elected will and are starting to think about their career in Washington.
I believe we are making a difference.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Excellent article. To me, the State of the Union address was very bland and had nothing new to offer. So, Janet, I agree with you. I don’t feel that there can be a true, long-term recovery in the U.S. economy as a result of massive government spending.
Sure there has been some short-term improvement in the economic numbers. Some preferred groups have been helped such as car buyers, home buyers, bankers, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, General Motors, etc. But I don’t feel that this is helping the average American or small business.
Unfortunately, there must be major structural changes for there to be long lasting improvement in the economy. This will be painful for many, but I don’t see how it can be avoided.