Center for Freedom and Prosperity on Obama's dangerous "stimulus" plan

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Obama's So-Called Stimulus: Good For Government, Bad For the Economy

Source: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/index.php?blogpage=2

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mKE16Exh9k&eurl=http://www.gcnlive.com/

President Obama wants Congress to dramatically expand the burden of government spending. This Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation mini-documentary explains why such a policy, based on the discredited Keynesian theory of economics, will not be successful. Indeed, the video demonstrates that Obama is proposing - for all intents and purposes - to repeat Bush's mistakes. Government will be bigger, even though global evidence shows that nations with small governments are more prosperous.

[J_rod7]

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Greetings to All in Peace,

Would we all like to see some REAL progress in an Economic Recovery? I know I would. Following is a letter I just sent off to President Obama, proposing one avenue for relief:

Please copy and forward to your local newspaper Letter-to-the Editor. Thank you all for your help. :winksmiley02:

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Mr. President Obama, and All Senior Staff of the President,

With great respect for you, and the work you are engaged on the path of our national economic recovery.

I am a citizen of true Spiritual orientation, I am not either atheist nor agnostic. I humbly make this suggested proposal...:

TAX ALL "RELIGIOUS" ORGANIZATIONS.

TAX THE LANDS, OFFICES, BUILDINGS, BUSINESSES, AND SUBSIDIARY HOLDINGS OF ALL "CHURCHES."

"Churches" are obviously defined to mean all Catholic, Protestant, aligned and non-aligned groups, Mosques, Temples, Synagogs, and etc. of every 'faith,' denomination, or orthodoxy. None can cry "foul" or "discrimination," as this proposal applies to all such organizations.

Too many of these are hiding revenue, income, stocks, bank accounts, profit-making assets and businesses behind the false facade of "religious exemptions."

The time has come now, for all such "exempt" religions to pay their 'fair-share.'

The only exemptions to be allowed for "churches," should be those projects directly engaged in TRUE humanitarian efforts.

Such exemptions should be allowed for Hospitals of such religious organizations; for Schools; for food, shelter, medical, and emergency aid assistance that such organizations establish. Also exempt, should the 'Native American' churches and their associated projects.

There are literally many Billions of dollars to be realized from the application of taxation to all otherwise Non-Humanitarian holdings of all the 'religions' and 'churches.' These 'churches' have hidden assets and profits from the eyes of scrutiny far too long. In these times of the greatest crisis in the economy of our nation, every available resource must be applied to the solution.

Sir, you and your staff should include this proposed solution to the considered Tax-Relief package for the acceptance of Congress. I do hope that you will give this proposal serious consideration. I vote: YES, and ask the same of you, sir.

I am but one citizen who supports you in ALL your efforts, and I commend you for the work you are doing.

My hope is for your continued success.

With great Respect,

Rodney Morrill
Homosassa, Florida 34446

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"TEAR DOWN THESE WALLS"

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[Josefine]

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Too many of these are hiding revenue, income, stocks, bank accounts, profit-making assets and businesses behind the false facade of "religious exemptions."

The time has come now, for all such "exempt" religions to pay their 'fair-share.'

The only exemptions to be allowed for "churches," should be those projects directly engaged in TRUE humanitarian efforts.

Such exemptions should be allowed for Hospitals of such religious organizations; for Schools; for food, shelter, medical, and emergency aid assistance that such organizations establish. Also exempt, should the 'Native American' churches and their associated projects.

There are literally many Billions of dollars to be realized from the application of taxation to all otherwise Non-Humanitarian holdings of all the 'religions' and 'churches.' These 'churches' have hidden assets and profits from the eyes of scrutiny far too long. In these times of the greatest crisis in the economy of our nation, every available resource must be applied to the solution.

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"TEAR DOWN THESE WALLS"

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Not a bad idea at all. It could prevent organized religion from using religious institutions as political platforms in an undemocratic and unconstitutional manner.

The only trouble, and this is MAJOR, is that those with the most wealth stashed away can afford top tax experts and lawyers to make sure that nothing but peanuts are touched. It will leave it to the small and middle-sized organizations to bear the brunt of the burden.

So, no, unless you also have the wisdom of Solomon served on a platter to see it through! :thumbdown:

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