As you can see my last few posts have dealt with Cap and Trade legislation and global warming. As we are all aware this legislation passed in the U.S. House this past Friday. This legislation is nothing more than a tax on "non-green" energy that will be passed down to the American taxpayer. It is a fact of life that when the cost of business increases then the price of goods increases. I urge everyone to contact their Senators and ask them not to support this legislation. The following are talking points you can use;
The fact that global warming is caused by man-made factors is unproven. Several studies support this position. Several studies also indicate that the earth is cooling instead of warming.
Cap and Trade legislation will result in higher costs to any American company that uses energy and as a result these costs will be passed on to the American consumer at a time when we can least afford it.
Higher energy costs will limit spending by consumers. This spending is ultimately needed to jumpstart our economy.
Higher costs of American made goods could in turn cause lower priced foreign goods to seem more attractive to consumers which would adversely affect American companies and cost many Americans their jobs.
Cap and Trade mandates could cause American companies to relocate to countries that do not have this legislation which willl in effect cause the loss of more American jobs.
At this time green energy technology is not affordable to lower and middle income Americans and has yet to become a feasible alternative to fossil fuels.
I am a firm believer that we should take care of our environment and become energy independent. I also feel that green energy sources are the future, but I feel as if this legislation has been rushed and does nothing to assist the American consumer or the environment.
Monday, June 29, 2009
The Tax Foundation - Household Cap-and-Trade Burden Calculator
The Tax Foundation - Household Cap-and-Trade Burden Calculator
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Use this calculator to see what this legislation will cost you on an annual basis.
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Use this calculator to see what this legislation will cost you on an annual basis.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
The Global Warming Myth? - ABC News
As we all know the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 aka Cap and Trade Bill passed the House of Representatives this past Friday. Below are a few articles in reference to this legislation that you might like to read.
The Global Warming Myth? - ABC News - This is a good article by John Stossel from April 20, 2007
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The Global Warming Myth? - ABC News - This is a good article by John Stossel from April 20, 2007
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Day One
We are barely six months into a new administration and my head is spinning. Between President Bush's bailouts and now President Obama's stimulus, health care reform, cap and trade and possibly another stimulus I am beginning to wonder which way is up. What is our federal government doing to this country? It seems to me that the problems of our country could be solved with the use of common sense and by following the advice of our forefathers.
My thoughts on the bailout and stimulus-
Since when did companies become too big to fail?
Common sense would tell me that if a private company runs itself in the ground then that is that particular company's problem and not the concern of the taxpayers.
If my neighbor, buys a house that he either cannot afford because he doesn't make enough money or is too irresponsible too make his payments then why should I be responsible for helping him?
Common sense tells me that if I am in debt and not able to pay my debts that I should reduce my spending instead of borrowing more money and spending it.
My thoughts on government run health care-
I agree something needs to be done about the cost of health care but government has no business in the health care business. I have several questions in regards to this....
How much is this going to cost?
How is it going to be paid for?
If I receive health care benefits from a private insurer am I going to have to pay for the government program of those that don't?
Are government subsidies going to put private insurers out of business so that we are all forced to sign up for the government program?
And add to this Sen. Max Baucus (D-Montana) believes that we should pay taxes on the health care benefits provided by our employers (unless of course you belong to a union then you will be exempt from this tax). And also President Obama who criticized Sen. John McCain during the campain for suggesting that same thing may go along with this.
A question for Sen. Baucus... If my employer provided health care benefits are taxed does that mean that the health care benefits of those under the government sponsored plan are going to be taxed too? Seems fair to me.
I'm not going even going to go into Cap and Trade or God forbid another stimulus right now.
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Benjamin Franklin
My thoughts on the bailout and stimulus-
Since when did companies become too big to fail?
Common sense would tell me that if a private company runs itself in the ground then that is that particular company's problem and not the concern of the taxpayers.
If my neighbor, buys a house that he either cannot afford because he doesn't make enough money or is too irresponsible too make his payments then why should I be responsible for helping him?
Common sense tells me that if I am in debt and not able to pay my debts that I should reduce my spending instead of borrowing more money and spending it.
My thoughts on government run health care-
I agree something needs to be done about the cost of health care but government has no business in the health care business. I have several questions in regards to this....
How much is this going to cost?
How is it going to be paid for?
If I receive health care benefits from a private insurer am I going to have to pay for the government program of those that don't?
Are government subsidies going to put private insurers out of business so that we are all forced to sign up for the government program?
And add to this Sen. Max Baucus (D-Montana) believes that we should pay taxes on the health care benefits provided by our employers (unless of course you belong to a union then you will be exempt from this tax). And also President Obama who criticized Sen. John McCain during the campain for suggesting that same thing may go along with this.
A question for Sen. Baucus... If my employer provided health care benefits are taxed does that mean that the health care benefits of those under the government sponsored plan are going to be taxed too? Seems fair to me.
I'm not going even going to go into Cap and Trade or God forbid another stimulus right now.
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Benjamin Franklin
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