Promising a return to prominence on the world stage, economic stability and a cure for cancer, (you can't make this stuff up) The Obamesseiah stroked the egos of a delightfully botoxed Nancy Pelosi and the other energized Spendacrats throughout congress.
Obama's plea for fiscal responsibility was ironic, in that he put forth proposals for universal healthcare, education and an emphasis on green technologies, all the while IGNORING the, cheap, established possibilities that nuclear power represents.
His comments regarding an expensive cap and trade system, and penalties for coal burning industries will do nothing to help the unemployment rate, will leave American companies seeking opportunities abroad, and the American's that fill those jobs will be out on the streets.
With over a trillion dollars already drawn from the depleted national coffers to pay for the stimulus, and trillions more on the horizon, it is both reckless and irresponsible to continue this spending. As Reagan once historically remarked "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: "I'm from the government and I'm here to help", putting trillions of dollars worth of faith in the government to efficiently and faithfully execute the "shovel-ready" projects that the stimulus package presents is a giant leap of faith.
As a member of Generation Y, I want my children to inherit a country that values liberty, self-government, honesty and hard work, as so many generations have valued before mine. Not a country that values government assistance, irresponsible earmarks and boondogglery.
