Guest post by Bryan W. Lillard:
The way to cure this mess is simple. First get rid of all Free Trade agreements. Put a import tax on everything that comes into the country. I heard a Constitution lawyer say this. The Founding Fathers wanted this. To keep the burden of Government off the Citizens. If other countries don’t like it. We will build it ourselves. Translates into employment. If you don’t have manufacturing you are done. You will never compete with people making $50.00 a week.
Next I would tax every person above the poverty line 4%, absolutely no deductions. No kids, home interest 401K etc. I would also tax all corporation’s and business 4% on their gross. Absolutely no deductions. They would know where they stand. and If they should invest in their business, or not.
I would never cut the Military. Without a strong Military all the social programs mean nothing. I would not cut Social Security or Medicare. These people worked for it.
You could cut the fraud, which there is plenty.
I also would cut all federal programs by 10%, except the ones above. Also you should cut all Federal employees, by 10%, cut their pay by 10%, and reduce their benefits by !0%. That goes for the President, Judges, Congress, and the Senate. You could element quite a few agencies also. Starting with the Dept. of Education. I mean each state already has one. If you think this situation isn’t serious, just wait and do nothing.
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Bryan W. Lillard is retired and lives in Maryland.
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This guest post was submitted in response to my query about how the best way to deal with the current economic situation. This post does not necessarily reflect my thoughts and feelings.
Your comments and reactions are, of course, appreciated. Just play nice. I have standards. And I don’t want to have to delete you.
