Ed Morrissey is a very levelheaded Conservative, which is why I link to him and AllahPundit quite a bit.
However on this offering here of how we can grow the ourselves out of this debt crisis; quite frankly, does not go far enough. I will not quote it, so head on over and see what he says. Basically Ed is too busy blaming the other side and repeating the often repeated mantra of “Drill Baby Drill!” Which lost it’s luster six months ago. To be fair, Ed’s suggestions were great, and I happen to agree with them.
But there is much more we can do.
Here is some more ways we can get ourselves out of this Debt Crises:
- End ALL of the trade agreements! – Whether we want to admit it or not; Globalism has killed the American economy. It is time to stop allowing other Countries to screw us, all the while taking our goods for next to nothing.
- Impose strict tariffs on those who import goods into this Country. – Whether we want to admit it or not; Foreign goods are killing our market share in the World and is putting Americans out of work. It’s time to end the gravy train. Impose Reagan-era tariffs, adjusted for inflation and modern day costs and strictly enforce them!
- Impose Strict Taxes on Companies in the United States that build products overseas. – This is long, long, long, overdue.
- Offer Special Tax Breaks to companies that build products in the United States – Another one long overdue. This would create jobs here in America and put many people back to work.
- Close ALL Tax Loopholes for Business and individuals – Everyone should pay their fair share.
- End ALL foreign aid – America needs to stop being the welfare desk for the rest of the World.
- Scrap the Progressive Tax code and create a Tax system that is fair for all. – and not just the low earners.
- Pass laws that end pork barrel projects and earmarks – This should have ended LONG AGO!
- End Healthcare for the President and ALL members of House and Senate – Most of them are wallowing in money, they simply do not need it.
- Reduce or eliminate the salaries of the President and ALL members of both houses of Congress – Again, most of them are wallowing in money and being a Congressman and President is a SERVICE to our Country — why should they be paid, if they really do not need it?
- Outlaw ANY and ALL monies or gifts or anything else from LOBBYING groups – This should have happened years ago.
- Pass a law outlawing ANY lobbying groups within 500 miles of the Nation’s Capital and do not allow any lobbing groups on Capital Hill at all, all communications must be via U.S. Mail, E-mail or Phone. — Long overdue
- Put tape recorders and/or Video Cameras back in the White House and in ALL offices of ALL members of Congress and wire all the offices for Sound, make Recordings public – Long overdue. This will stop corruption cold. Signs will be put up.
- Any President, Vice-President or member of Congress who resigns or is impeached, loses his right to his Salary and Health Benefits. – Long overdue
Indeed I am sure, that my readers could think of a few more.