Compromise reached last night, but the big
battle has yet to come! Can the differences
between the parties and between the Tea Party
and the rest of the nation be bridged?
The truth about the government shut down threat
As I write this the government is under threat of being shut down due to
"riders to the temporary budget bill that force social change that to one party
are needed, the other unacceptable and will cause irreparable harm to those
who are in the least position to fend for themselves.
Republicans in the house passed a bill to push their social agenda, and
Republicans in the house passed a bill to push their social agenda, and
will not budge, knowing they are challenging the very root beliefs and values
of the Democratic Party, and Democrats believe the people (supported by
reliable polls of between 60 and 78% in favor of programs being slashed).
Instead of fixing a temporary hole, Republicans have chosen a stand that
will cost the government billions in restart and retro payments, hardships
for employees and citizens alike.
It boils down to a basic difference between the parties.
Republicans see drastic cuts in the budget needed to provide for less
It boils down to a basic difference between the parties.
Republicans see drastic cuts in the budget needed to provide for less
government and keep future costs down for taxpayers. They see government
as providing only basic services with state/local governments taxing local
citizens for services each local area serves. The fact that America is not
mobile and transience is on the rise is not a consideration, as rules,
services and taxes vary when you move across the street, state or to
another state. Citizens should be responsible for their own education,
health, and social well being.
Democrats believe that basic transportation, public safety, food and shelter
Democrats believe that basic transportation, public safety, food and shelter
are the role of the government (Maslow's lower two levels in the Hierarchy
of Needs) to provide the basic tools for citizens to be an educated electorate
and make it possible for citizens to pull themselves up "by their bootstraps"
in our modern society.
Democrats believe in the role of society to protect its weakest, to provide
Democrats believe in the role of society to protect its weakest, to provide
a basic floor for its citizens and to help them have the opportunity to
better themselves, provide opportunities for their children and have access
to the same health care the country offers for all of its citizens.
Republicans believe in the dollar, in profits for business being good for
Republicans believe in the dollar, in profits for business being good for
American (the "trickle down theory) even when funds are invested overseas,
in the ability and even responsibility of people to pull themselves up by
their bootstraps and that the community will help without government
intervention.
Democrats see that the agrarian agriculture community where some
Democrats see that the agrarian agriculture community where some
neighbors helped each other (but not historically as much as people seem
to dream) because they were co-dependent, lived close to each other,
grew up and died in the same small communities and were most often
of the same church, faith and belief system with others in their area,
as possible again if w, e force people to stop being dependant on the
government for handouts. Immigrants, unless they are Republican, are
outsiders. Churches are no longer cooperatives with the resources to
help on their own, not on a society-wide basis.
Republicans see this as a basic moral and social battle, backed they
Republicans see this as a basic moral and social battle, backed they
feel by true "Christians".
Democrats realize that the central core family, generations growing up
Democrats realize that the central core family, generations growing up
in the same house, living within twenty miles of each other, has become
a part of history and is no longer a reality. Democrats see a diversity in
America, where immigrants are vital to our future growth and the current
economy. Skyrocketing costs in everything from insurance to medicine.
Democrats are no more or less Christian or any other belief than Republicans,
but view their basis belief structure as support for government assistance.
Taking care of "the least of our brothers and sisters."
The health care debate is also a symbol of the basic differences,
Children are now covered without fear of "pre-existing conditions" for life,
Taking care of "the least of our brothers and sisters."
The health care debate is also a symbol of the basic differences,
Children are now covered without fear of "pre-existing conditions" for life,
adults may remain under their parents insurance much longer than in the past.
Over the next few years (most of the plan has yet to take effect, so increases in
cost are not the result of "Obama-care") all preexisting conditions will be
covered (something I applaud and am not willing to give up) and other
guarantees of health coverage for all will take effect.
Democrats say this will slow the spiraling cost of medical care and protect
Democrats say this will slow the spiraling cost of medical care and protect
all Americans.
Republicans see it as government mandating what we do with our lives.
Republicans see it as government mandating what we do with our lives.
Republicans back cuts in coverage from existing government programs
including for the military, veterans, senior citizens, medicare and medicaid.
Bootstraps vs. every citizen helping to protect and provide services to
Bootstraps vs. every citizen helping to protect and provide services to
the least of their brothers and sisters, those who serve and have served
their country and all children.
That is what the battle over a short term budget has boiled down to.
Not what it should...keeping the government open and operating.
That is what the battle over a short term budget has boiled down to.
Not what it should...keeping the government open and operating.
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