Too Close

Enough is Enough
I've been pushed far too close to the edge,
But no one can knock me over.
It is time to get rough

Insist for what you want
Don't take no for an answer.
This is not the time to lie down,
Or to just givc up.

Excuse me for my words are gruff.
They bite, they gnaw, they crumble up
the under belly of what holds us down,
ties us up, and leaves us to drown

So stand with me.
With heads held high, with a fist in the air
proclaim "This is our time, our time to shine."
Take my dare to take what you want.

Stand firm, don't move a muscle but listen.
Hear the people mumble, hear the crowds rumble that,
Enough is Enough.

A Treatise on Poverty and its Solution

In the United States during the 1980’s more millionaires were created than any other time period in the US History. At the same time our nation was in an economic recession, and many economically disadvantaged people were experiencing crushing poverty and hardship. A similar anomaly can be observed now under the Bush era tax cuts. By this assertion we must conclude that tax cuts for the wealthy essentially are what reciprocate poverty in our fair nation.

Beginning in the 1980’s and leading all the way to the present, tax rates in the United States have been at an all time low for Millionaires. Under the current Bush era tax cuts, which are very similar to the Reagan era tax cuts, the tax code favors the wealthy by exempting them from paying reasonable percentages of their income to the government. This effectively removes large sums of possible income tax money from the government revenue, which in turn decreases the amount of money available to be used for social programs that help and support many more people. These people that would be eligible to receive aid from the government are already in a situation of poverty and to not receive money will make their situation worse.

It is logical that if the poor have no money, then they cannot purchase goods. In fact, it is the act of purchasing that reboots an economy. It makes it to where previously dormant money circulates and thus stimulates growth. The poor currently though have little money to spend which means they aren’t purchasing which equates a slow economic recovery.

To solve this, the government needs stronger Welfare opportunities. I say this with a note of caution, however, for as the poor need an economic recovery there are free loaders on the system. There needs to be Welfare reform. As compromise we need to couple that with greater opportunity under the system if we want to truly help the poor recover.

Some individuals would say that we can’t just hand out money. This is true, and as reform I would require individuals to submit proof that they are actively seeking jobs and that they provide at least a partial account of where their Welfare money is being spent. But this takes us in a complete circle. For as we examine the poor we also have to account for where the funds come from, and, as I previously suggested before, a higher, yet reasonable, income tax on the very wealthy should suffice. The wealthy have had their chance to get rich. It could also be said that the tax breaks for the wealthy are a form of the government giving them money by not taking it. Since the government is essentially giving them money, is that not a form of Welfare for the rich? And, if it is then shouldn’t the poor have their own opportunity to benefit at another classes’ expense? Not to mention the reality that the rich were the ones who put the people in poverty in the first place by creating the recession that we are currently in.

It could be said that the rich are the job creators of society. But to counter is the argument of historical trend. When the rich were given tax cuts they pocketed the money and became richer as seen in the 1980’s. When the poor are given money they spend it, which stimulates the economy. They poor can’t horde money because they can’t afford to.

Sincerely

President Larson

The Tea Party

I'm, personally, not a big fan of the movement. Call me a critic, but they haven't exactly done much. They say they want to change things. But they don't. They just sit on Capitol hill, and, call me crazy, do nothing. That's what I admire about the Democrats. At least they're trying to do something productive. Like it or not guys, government is about compromise. If you don't compromise, then instead of getting a little of what you want you get nothing. Then blame the Democrats. Well the blame game has gone on too far in my opinion. They've gotten their term in Congress, and shown their true colors-- that they're not cut out for Washington. Tell me also, if they are so concerned about getting rid of health care for everyone, then why, after two years on the job, do they feel entitled to health coverage for the best of their life? For them, and their families. Doesn't seem fair to me that they take away other people's insurance only to enjoy such nice benefits themselves. To be honest I think it's fair that Congress gets it. I just also think everyone else should too. So the Tea Party is just filled with Hypocrites. Do as I say America, not as I do (visit a wonderful specialist to tell me that I don't in fact have skin cancer on my back, and that it is just a mole from going tanning too much (twenty years after I got voted out)).

Sincerely

President Larson.

Home Coming

My Homecoming went very well. I got home around two in the morning. Then I had to wake up at 630 for choir alregion tryouts. Poor planning, but what can you do? Ca Sara Sara.

Common Sense

A house.

The simple pleasure of safety,

security, and comfort.

Gone.

Cast out.

Payments not made, jobs lost

a cost of the push to loan to much.

Streets.

Social affliction.

We wouldn’t need Welfare if we had available jobs

Instead we’re robbed, they’re gone, overseas.

Economy’s shot.

Employment

Giving people work, jobs do produce goods,

That can’t cost more than the taxes to pay for their poverty.

Common sense.

Jury Selection and the Protection of Minority Rights.

In our Democratic society we support the idea of majority rule, but we maintain the need for minority rights. This idea is "encompassed" by nearly all parts of our government accept one. The Jurisprudence system, more specifically, the jury selection process. We need to make it mandatory that both the jury pool for a case, and the actual jury that sits for and decides the verdict be proportionally representative of all minorities of a population. That way, not only would every race be more equally represented by the system, but we would ensure a more accurate peer based trial. It would also limit discrimination in the selection process of members. I have good reasons for this idea, as well as, evidence to support it, but I want this to be a discussion for all. Please comment on this post to offer your opinions and advice.

Thanks

President Larson

Not Done Yet

I'm my own being

You can't force me to assimilate,

cause me to break, turn me to hate.

For thats what it would take.

I am one person, the one you cannot change

I may dress the same, act the same,

but I am not one of your kind

I have a future

I will get out and break free

cool the anger you've inspired inside of me.

I challenge you to hold me back

For you have inspired my attack

and made me want to go.

You say being an individual is overrated,

outdated, but I know better.

I'll never let me die, no matter how you try

I won't be silenced.

I'll blend in, for now.

But expect a second coming,

for I am not done.

But soon you will be.

The AUI

Granted I'm sure you all know I made up the AUI. It's also how I voted. I don't believe in Partisan games. America needs to spend less time arguing over whether we belong to a political party, and spend more time getting our act together. I love America. I'd say were one of the greatest countries in the world. Not because were superior. Just because we've got the best attitude, and the coolest form of Democracy. We're so damn optimistic. I love it. If we work together, and I'm not saying abandon your values, we can make real change.

Intro to the Machine-- What it won't do for you!

I loathe the idea of Blogging. I think there are a lot of people who do not know a lot. My friends the sad thing is we've made blogging too easy. Because now these people feel as if they should offer their incorrect knowledge, and misleading opinions as irrefutable fact. They find themselves infallible. But the truth is the vast majority of America is getting screwed. Half of those being screwed, some even kept in crippling poverty, vote to continue the abuse based on "morals". If only they knew of the lack of morals and factual information by those that mislead. The other half wants change, but our voice has stopped mattering to those who actually have sway over our lives. Folks, the problem is the Machine. Big business. Closet politics. The Jurisprudence system. Our country is great, but frankly Congress sucks, and, because of the petty politics they do so enjoy, our president is a lame duck, and we are sheep being led by another machine... The media. This is my first post. On this blog I will post socially conscious poetry and prose. I will also offer treatise on politics, and society. Thanks for reading this introduction.

Sincerely

President Larson