Where do you get your information? How do you stay up to date on information and change that drives your community, school and business? Social networks such as FACEBOOK, which boasts over 400 million users, have become seriously popular ways of communicating. This is of course not news, but the struggle to keep current with accurate information remains a challenge. It would seem that the more there is to know, the more there is to know. At the end of the day, it is refreshing to see that our rich access of information still takes time to pull from the good old fashioned face to face , “lets get some coffee and talk” communication.
To that end, Hayden welcomed a visit from Senator Jeff Sessions recently to discuss current affairs, and the content of his discussion centered on issues that are held in common concern to include jobs, taxes, security and what that means for tomorrow. It was a good old fashioned coffee klatch, and it seemed as if I was there. I was able to download the audio of the presentation from http://townofhayden.com/audio_recording and listen in to a rich discussion of Senator Session’s opinions and efforts. Now that is just cool. Making the technology work for me, I am really now able to be two places at one time. Remember this type of resource as we move into the next election cycle, and garner your information first hand to make the best decision on your candidate. While I am not an advocate of Big Brother on this, opening your conversation up to recording and willing distribution via the internet, shows accountability, benchmarks honesty and integrity. This takes accountability and responsibility on the part of our leaders to a new level, and we need to respect the boldness of those who reach out to their constituents in this fashion. Take a moment to find the listed link and listen in to the Senator’s comments in full if you like. Make your own decisions, but here is a brief summary.
Speaking to the people of Hayden, Senator Sessions positioned that future growth is to be attained in the same fashion that it has always been attained, with hard work. Weak values and something for nothing mentality is a failed strategy. It may work for a bit, but it is not sustainable. With respect to the stimulus package, most money went to welfare or social spending, not true job creation. In fact, only 3% went to highway improvement, with no real measureable impact on new jobs. There will be additional funding to come, but he suggests that it should have been in the first bill, and focused on true job creation, not sustained social spending. What did we get for the spending? According to the Senator, more debt. We are on track for 5.7 trillion with a “T”. In 5 years, it will be 11 Trillion. Interest alone is 170 Billion for a single year. Per Senator Sessions, and I concur, this is the biggest threat to the future of our country. I would add it is a threat to State, regional, and local growth as well. You just can’t keep borrowing into a hole. Any Tea Partiers out there? You know this, and you are doing a great job on holding leadership accountable. Bottom line, stimulus dollars are good, but there are consequences.
In his comments on Terrorism, Senator Sessions reminded the listeners that we in fact have a group that is at war with us. “These are not common criminals,” said Senator Sessions, “civilian court is not appropriate, because these people violate the rules of war.” A quick reminder, the “rules of war” are clear. If you enter our country surreptitiously, with the intent to harm non-combatants, then you have broken the rules of war. This premise dates back to George Washington, and has been utilized by Roosevelt and others to protect our people and borders. The Senator reminded the group of a conversation between Lindsey Graham and Eric Holder. When Graham asked Holder, “What should a soldier do if he captures Bin Laden, read him his rights?” the reply by Holder was “It depends.” Really?? Good to know Senator, and thanks for the heads up on this one.
On the topic of healthcare, Senator Sessions comments include a recognition that not just he, but the American people are clear that a government take over is too big and too much, and not wanted. It passed the Senate on Christmas Eve, with no Republican support. Deals were brokered with states all over the place to get the needed 60 votes, in spite of clear public opposition. One good thing did come from this pushed through agenda though. Along came a vote in Massachusetts. This was a clear vote for less government, and was stated clearly by then candidate Brown who said, “This is the people’s seat, not the senator’s seat.” Per Senator Sessions, and as this author has implored, involvement by the public does matter, and it does send a message.
Take some time this week to seek out information as it pertains to your National, State AND local political decisions. It will impact your business sooner or later, so jump in there now and get involved.
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