I find it interesting how the political blame games progress over long periods of time. Here in Michigan, we presently have perhaps the worst economic conditions in the United States.
Our elected State government is now largely Democratic and led by Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm. During her initial and subsequent campaigns for office, Granholm repeatedly blamed the prior Republican administration of Governor John Engler for problems with the State budget and economy and as our collective memories of Engler fade, we now hear that it is in fact the Republican Bush administration in Washington that is the root of our statewide problems. I guess that the earlier Clinton administration had no fault in contributing to the economic mess that ensued toward the end of the Engler years.
Now, I have been around and paying attention the entire time. The Democrats control nearly all aspects of State government, and we have two Democratic US Senators. Yet, we still receive less than 90% return of federal monies for each dollar sent to Washington.
Would someone please explain to me why the Republicans are still at fault and why we should continue to elect Democrats to represent us in Michigan?
The Michigan Democrats ranging from local county commissioners to Governor have savaged our State and wreaked havoc with the business environment and consequently JOBS. The auto companies are nearly ruined. The first and second tier suppliers to the auto companies are in horrid shape. The suppliers to the suppliers are going out of business. Not relocating mind you, going out of business and ending JOBS forever.
These JOBS are not going to India and Mexico as some would have you believe, and it is neither NAFTA nor globalization causing these Michigan-specific problems. The problem is this: if government makes business creation and operation too difficult or too burdensome, investors and wealth creators simply will not choose to do business and create JOBS in that environment.
Michigan is rated last among the States relative to business environment. This is no statistical or demographic accident. I think there is a direct parallel with the early 1980s exodus of workers from Michigan during the Democratic Governor Blanchard era and the current Governor Granholm era.
Let's face it, politicians crave power not results. Politicians seek to control us. We should be the ones doing the controlling of them. Until the people of Michigan quit whining and instead speak truth to power (i.e. Michigan Democrats) we will not be "represented" but we will continue to be "controlled".
As long as constituents are placated by high falutin' language such as protecting our resources, being green, government provision of safety nets, outreach, ad nauseum, there will be no new JOBS except in civil service and guess who will pay those salaries and benefits.
It really is time for the people of Michigan to see the bigger picture for what it really is and stop going along with the blame games, and silly antics of self indulgent interests.
John
Our elected State government is now largely Democratic and led by Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm. During her initial and subsequent campaigns for office, Granholm repeatedly blamed the prior Republican administration of Governor John Engler for problems with the State budget and economy and as our collective memories of Engler fade, we now hear that it is in fact the Republican Bush administration in Washington that is the root of our statewide problems. I guess that the earlier Clinton administration had no fault in contributing to the economic mess that ensued toward the end of the Engler years.
Now, I have been around and paying attention the entire time. The Democrats control nearly all aspects of State government, and we have two Democratic US Senators. Yet, we still receive less than 90% return of federal monies for each dollar sent to Washington.
Would someone please explain to me why the Republicans are still at fault and why we should continue to elect Democrats to represent us in Michigan?
The Michigan Democrats ranging from local county commissioners to Governor have savaged our State and wreaked havoc with the business environment and consequently JOBS. The auto companies are nearly ruined. The first and second tier suppliers to the auto companies are in horrid shape. The suppliers to the suppliers are going out of business. Not relocating mind you, going out of business and ending JOBS forever.
These JOBS are not going to India and Mexico as some would have you believe, and it is neither NAFTA nor globalization causing these Michigan-specific problems. The problem is this: if government makes business creation and operation too difficult or too burdensome, investors and wealth creators simply will not choose to do business and create JOBS in that environment.
Michigan is rated last among the States relative to business environment. This is no statistical or demographic accident. I think there is a direct parallel with the early 1980s exodus of workers from Michigan during the Democratic Governor Blanchard era and the current Governor Granholm era.
Let's face it, politicians crave power not results. Politicians seek to control us. We should be the ones doing the controlling of them. Until the people of Michigan quit whining and instead speak truth to power (i.e. Michigan Democrats) we will not be "represented" but we will continue to be "controlled".
As long as constituents are placated by high falutin' language such as protecting our resources, being green, government provision of safety nets, outreach, ad nauseum, there will be no new JOBS except in civil service and guess who will pay those salaries and benefits.
It really is time for the people of Michigan to see the bigger picture for what it really is and stop going along with the blame games, and silly antics of self indulgent interests.
John
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