An Associated Press headline today reads: "Obama to propose $300 billion to jump-start jobs."
And where does the jump-start take place?
In the public sector.
Thus, there is evidently going to be a proposal to spend $300 billion that the government does not have, increasing the national debt once again.
And, public sector employees are paid via the private sector (read Main Street USA) taxes.
Therefore, another double whammy for tax-paying citizens.
Capitol Hill needs to remove themselves from the business of trying to "generate" business and jobs. While there may be thousands of new (public sector) jobs created it comes at a cost that simply adds more debt and more burden to Americans.
Why can't those in Washington DC allow small businesses and corporations to do what they do best, ie create, manufacture and sell their products and services. Yes, regulate the unethical and throw them in prison, but let businesses do their thing.
And while our elected representatives and their appointees regulate the bad apples in the private sector it should be added that the public sector needs that type of oversight as well.
Over For Now.
Main Street One
Showing posts with label Washington DC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Washington DC. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Capitol Hill Egos Dangerous to America
The egos residing at Capitol Hill, those same egos voted to hold office and act as representatives of Main Street USA, have proven to be dangerous to America.
The theater and dramatics surrounding the "historic" agreement to lift the debt ceiling have proven once again that for a person to be a part of the House, Senate or White House they must have a huge ego that does not concern itself with what is right for the people.
Their egos dictate to them that they must be right and others must be wrong and damn the consequences.
For a group of supposedly bright people to allow the "debt crisis" to roll to the 11th hour-plus, knowing full well for months that August 2, 2011, would come and go is all the proof needed to brand politicians as egotistical-to-the-extreme.
Witness, there is nothing at all historic about lifting the debt ceiling. That has been done time and again to ensure that future generations of politicians can spend freely, without regard to the damage created for future generations of Americans.
What is needed in Washington DC is not another huge ego, but a leader who leads by example. A person who can cut waste in his/her own sphere (i.e., cut foreign travel by members of Congress, cut their own salary, cut their office expenses dramatically, eliminate taxpayers footing the bill for members of Congress to visit home, etc.)
And during all the "savings" announced under the "historic" deal there has been absolutely no mention of doing away with earmarks. Cutting those pesky pieces of pork would save taxpayers between $300 and $400 billion in a decade and be an immediate expense reduction.
There is no doubt that Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, James Madison and the other Founding Fathers are disgusted at the actions (as well as inactions) by those elected officials who put themselves above the citizens of this great nation.
Capitol Hill has a short memory. Do they not remember that they are servants of the people?
Over For Now.
Main Street One
The theater and dramatics surrounding the "historic" agreement to lift the debt ceiling have proven once again that for a person to be a part of the House, Senate or White House they must have a huge ego that does not concern itself with what is right for the people.
Their egos dictate to them that they must be right and others must be wrong and damn the consequences.
For a group of supposedly bright people to allow the "debt crisis" to roll to the 11th hour-plus, knowing full well for months that August 2, 2011, would come and go is all the proof needed to brand politicians as egotistical-to-the-extreme.
Witness, there is nothing at all historic about lifting the debt ceiling. That has been done time and again to ensure that future generations of politicians can spend freely, without regard to the damage created for future generations of Americans.
What is needed in Washington DC is not another huge ego, but a leader who leads by example. A person who can cut waste in his/her own sphere (i.e., cut foreign travel by members of Congress, cut their own salary, cut their office expenses dramatically, eliminate taxpayers footing the bill for members of Congress to visit home, etc.)
And during all the "savings" announced under the "historic" deal there has been absolutely no mention of doing away with earmarks. Cutting those pesky pieces of pork would save taxpayers between $300 and $400 billion in a decade and be an immediate expense reduction.
There is no doubt that Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, James Madison and the other Founding Fathers are disgusted at the actions (as well as inactions) by those elected officials who put themselves above the citizens of this great nation.
Capitol Hill has a short memory. Do they not remember that they are servants of the people?
Over For Now.
Main Street One
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A Reminder
Just a quick post to remind Main Street USA what our political contributions and taxes support.
Obviously this does not happen every day.
Or, at least, one hopes not.
Over For Now.
Main Street One
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Or, at least, one hopes not.
Over For Now.
Main Street One
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The National World War II Memorial, Washington DC
In memory of, and with thanks to, those who served.
The WWI medallion or plaque, under the Pacific arches
The Pacific arches
The Atlantic arches
The Wall of Stars
The Washington Monument as seen from the WWII Memorial
The Fountain
Over For Now.
Main Street One
Monday, July 13, 2009
Washington DC Jobs & Unemployment
According to Indeed.com, as of today, there are 133 jobs available for every 1,000 people in Washington, DC. That is 13.3%.
And, per WTOP.com, as posted June 20, 2009, the unemployment rate in our nation’s capital jumped to 10.7% in May.
That means there are more jobs available than people out of work.
Indeed.com does not define if the 1,000-people number is for those over age 16, which is how unemployment is calculated, or per capita. If not, then that means that for those over 16, the percentage would be higher than 13.3%, as the US Census Bureau states that 19.3% of the DC population is under 18. Perhaps that would mean that 16% to 17% are under 16, bringing the jobs available percentage to about 16% for people over 16.
One point that WTOP.com does bring up in their article is that many of the jobs that are available in DC require more than a high school diploma and that many of the people living directly in DC (not in nearly Maryland or Virginia) that may be unemployed generally do not possess a college degree and have typically been working in the harder hit areas of the job market, construction and retail.
That said, I would hope that employers in DC might re-think whether or not a college degree is absolutely necessary for some of the positions that they are offering. There are some incredibly talented (and intelligent) people who do not possess such paper. We’ve all heard about the really big ones: Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Dell, Stephen Spielberg. And there are many, many more.
This is not a blog promoting that people should not attain a degree. It is simply pointing out that it does not make much sense to have 10.7% unemployment in Washington DC with, what appears to be, more than ample employment opportunities available.
John Lennon said, “Give Peace A Chance.”
I am saying, “Give People A Chance.”
You may be very surprised.
Over For Now,
Main Street One
And, per WTOP.com, as posted June 20, 2009, the unemployment rate in our nation’s capital jumped to 10.7% in May.
That means there are more jobs available than people out of work.
Indeed.com does not define if the 1,000-people number is for those over age 16, which is how unemployment is calculated, or per capita. If not, then that means that for those over 16, the percentage would be higher than 13.3%, as the US Census Bureau states that 19.3% of the DC population is under 18. Perhaps that would mean that 16% to 17% are under 16, bringing the jobs available percentage to about 16% for people over 16.
One point that WTOP.com does bring up in their article is that many of the jobs that are available in DC require more than a high school diploma and that many of the people living directly in DC (not in nearly Maryland or Virginia) that may be unemployed generally do not possess a college degree and have typically been working in the harder hit areas of the job market, construction and retail.
That said, I would hope that employers in DC might re-think whether or not a college degree is absolutely necessary for some of the positions that they are offering. There are some incredibly talented (and intelligent) people who do not possess such paper. We’ve all heard about the really big ones: Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Dell, Stephen Spielberg. And there are many, many more.
This is not a blog promoting that people should not attain a degree. It is simply pointing out that it does not make much sense to have 10.7% unemployment in Washington DC with, what appears to be, more than ample employment opportunities available.
John Lennon said, “Give Peace A Chance.”
I am saying, “Give People A Chance.”
You may be very surprised.
Over For Now,
Main Street One
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