Well, I have to say something. Now the Obama administration is trying to distance itself from the BAILED OUT banks and AIG by pointing a finger and saying shame, shame, shame. They are trying to do this before telling us that the financial sector will need another bailout and they have to tell us that our future tax dollars are going to pay for it. Meanwhile, AIG handed out 165mil in bonuses to executives from the bailout money it received. When are we going to learn that the government works for us and not the other way around and when we will actually STAND UP for something and tell them NO!
I am still working toward having the towns budget decreased for next year. The one for this year had an increase and I voted NO to it. I was the only councilor but maybe I can get 2 more to side with me now that they see how out of control the federal government is getting. If next years budget has an increase I will again vote NO.
Joe
Monday, March 16, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
DOW and Stimulus
Has any else noticed that every time our new president announces some big spending and bailout or restructuring plan the stock market dumps 4-5%. I have and believe it to be intentional. He is in such a hurry to pass everything and change the structure of our whole country and it is a lot easier to have government intervention and total and complete control over everyone and everything when all aspects of our system are in the tank.
Here's hoping Americans will pay attention and make sure where we are headed is where we want to go.
Also of note is that I have stated that it would be irresponsible to not go after some portion of the spending going on in D.C. Since we will ALL be asked to pay our fair share back I think we should get our fair share to begin with. With that in mind the town of Cumberland as obtained a sum of money at 0% interest that we will use on our east interceptor sewer project. We have been working towards this job for some time and had everything ready to be what they call "shovel ready" and we were granted the funding to do so. This will be a huge asset for our town since we will be able to use the Fed's money for the job and pay it back with no interest and do so with out raising any rates. This will allow us to focus our resources on other needy projects and we have also applied for funding for road and infrastructure work as well and it sounds promising.
We have a nice town here and these projects will help us be more noticeable and not forgotten by the entities above us which will no doubt help with our relationship to those entities.
There are a lot of things changing in our world and in our community and with your support and patience I will continue to try to make our small part better.
Joe
Here's hoping Americans will pay attention and make sure where we are headed is where we want to go.
Also of note is that I have stated that it would be irresponsible to not go after some portion of the spending going on in D.C. Since we will ALL be asked to pay our fair share back I think we should get our fair share to begin with. With that in mind the town of Cumberland as obtained a sum of money at 0% interest that we will use on our east interceptor sewer project. We have been working towards this job for some time and had everything ready to be what they call "shovel ready" and we were granted the funding to do so. This will be a huge asset for our town since we will be able to use the Fed's money for the job and pay it back with no interest and do so with out raising any rates. This will allow us to focus our resources on other needy projects and we have also applied for funding for road and infrastructure work as well and it sounds promising.
We have a nice town here and these projects will help us be more noticeable and not forgotten by the entities above us which will no doubt help with our relationship to those entities.
There are a lot of things changing in our world and in our community and with your support and patience I will continue to try to make our small part better.
Joe
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