Jack Carter's Blog - May 2006
On 9/11, Osama Bin Laden and his cohorts struck at symbols of American strength - business through the World Trade Towers, military might at the Pentagon, and our government with the foiled attempt aimed at the Capitol Building.
But the true target of these attacks was the wellspring of our strength, the values upon which our Nation stands: individual freedom, the separation of power among the three branches of government, the rule of law, and the fierce pride these values arouse in all Americans who rise to defend them at every threat. Read More »
But the true target of these attacks was the wellspring of our strength, the values upon which our Nation stands: individual freedom, the separation of power among the three branches of government, the rule of law, and the fierce pride these values arouse in all Americans who rise to defend them at every threat. Read More »
People ask how Elizabeth and I came to settle in Nevada, and I say that I had little to do with it. We were living in Bermuda in the spring of 2001, and I was watching a ball game on TV when E called me over to the computer. She had a virtual tour of a condo on the internet. When asked what I thought, I responded, "It looks like a condo." She said that it was: "Do you mind if I buy it?" Read More »
I told a group of Young Democrats at the State Democratic Convention that this election in 2006 is the most significant I have ever witnessed. The early 1970s found our country dealing with Vietnam and Watergate, but there was also a feeling that our government was, however gradually, moving in the right direction. In 1968 President Nixon was elected on a promise to get us out of the war, something he ultimately did. In 1973-4 the Watergate scandal stimulated the Congress to take action. In its oversight capacity the Senate began an investigation into actions taken by the Executive Branch which led to a House vote to initiate impeachment hearings.
Those times were turbulent but largely hopeful. The checks and balances in our government were intact. Read More »
Those times were turbulent but largely hopeful. The checks and balances in our government were intact. Read More »
Our national deficits arise because we spend more than we collect. We borrow the difference largely from China and Japan. And if we don't pay back these debts, our children or their children will have to.
The Republican-controlled Congress in conjunction with the Bush Administration has proven that our childrens' money is not safe in their hands. They have added $3 Trillion to the debt since 2001, taking it from $6 Trillion to $9 Trillion. The shortfall in 2005 alone according to the U.S. Treasury's financial report was $760 Billion.
Between 1991 and 2002 there was a "pay as you go" policy in place for our government. That policy simply said if you want to spend more money, cut somewhere else or raise taxes. It worked. It was responsible. The Republicans tossed it out. And when the pay-go policy ended, the door opened to a flood of lobbyists in Washington who all wanted their not-so-fair share. Read More »
The Republican-controlled Congress in conjunction with the Bush Administration has proven that our childrens' money is not safe in their hands. They have added $3 Trillion to the debt since 2001, taking it from $6 Trillion to $9 Trillion. The shortfall in 2005 alone according to the U.S. Treasury's financial report was $760 Billion.
Between 1991 and 2002 there was a "pay as you go" policy in place for our government. That policy simply said if you want to spend more money, cut somewhere else or raise taxes. It worked. It was responsible. The Republicans tossed it out. And when the pay-go policy ended, the door opened to a flood of lobbyists in Washington who all wanted their not-so-fair share. Read More »
First, I'd like to thank Senator Reid for the opportunity to write at his "Candidates Table" here at Give 'Em Hell, Harry. I look forward to working with him as part of the Nevada delegation.
For the next week, I'll be posting about the problems facing our country, some ideas for solutions, and a little more about myself so that you can get to know me. I'd also like for these posts to be more of a discussion, so I encourage you to leave comments so that we can start a dialog.
I am very concerned that the Republicans currently in charge of our government are leading our country down the wrong track. A departure from our core American Values has led us down this path. Read More »
For the next week, I'll be posting about the problems facing our country, some ideas for solutions, and a little more about myself so that you can get to know me. I'd also like for these posts to be more of a discussion, so I encourage you to leave comments so that we can start a dialog.
I am very concerned that the Republicans currently in charge of our government are leading our country down the wrong track. A departure from our core American Values has led us down this path. Read More »
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