The End of Oil Subsideis???

Ryan Endorses Ending Oil Subsideis.

By Alex Altman

I read an article about the possibility of ending oil subsidies, and found it to be very interesting.  Finally someone is trying to do something about the never ending rise in gas prices.  Ryan mentions curbing subsidies to agribusiness, energy companies and financial-service companies as examples of breaks Congress should repeal.  The House passed the FY 2012 budget resolution that that a part of the overall corporate tax reform, tax loopholes, and deductions for corporations should be scaled back. That would also include oil companies.  Ryan is aware of the rising gas prices, the concern for tax codes, increased energy exploration to address the rise in gas prices and create jobs at home.

It seems like Ryan knows where the U.S. is headed and what should happen to prevent it and keep the citizens happy.  If we start using our own resources that would put people to work that are currently out of jobs collecting unemployment, if their lucky.  Gas prices would stop rising as much daily.  Let’s think about this for a minute, this affects all of us.  Most citizens are happy to have a job right now, with all of the companies cutting cost such as layoffs, hiring freezes, and no pay increase for FY 2012.  The cost of living is continuously going up, groceries, electric bills and oh yeah gas prices.  When you have two incomes, you pay your bills, buy only the groceries you have to have and then fill up at the tank that’s it.  Pretty soon you will not be able to afford to put gas in your car to drive to work.  Something needs to give, what does the Government want us to do????  Fail??  It seems like that.  I think that Ryan has a good approach on getting the U.S. back on their feet so we can at least feel like we are climbing out of a hole instead of digging our selves deeper every day.  I would strongly suggest reading the article below and following the story, I know I will!!

http://swampland.time.com/2011/04/28/ryan-endorses-ending-oil-subsidies/

Commentary on a Colleague's work

I recently read a post by Ed Galvis titled "No child left behind, Hopefully". 

I strongly agree with his views on Obama's recent town hall meeting about education.  I think that there is too much emphasis on standard testing for the children and teachers.  There is a lot of time spent on both ends to ensure that the school (teachers, and students) meet certain requirements.  I have a 10 year old son that is required to take the TASK test every year and see the stress it causes. Teachers have to prepare lesson plans that prepare students for the TASK test and the required curriculum.  My son makes the A B honor roll and is on the level that he needs to be on in the 4th grade and enjoys going to school.  When the TASK test is coming up he gets sick to his stomach and worries about making the right grade on the test.  This is sad to see my son go through.  He is just a child, he should not have to be so stressed out and worried about a test that can effect him going on to his next grade level.  I do think that there should be testing done to make sure students are learning and are on track with the rest of their peers, but minus the stress.

I also agree with Ed on what the over all big picture will be.  How do the Democrats intend on improving education by lowering standards and testing only every few years.  Wouldn't this mean that kids will fall through the cracks and be left behind????

http://political-power.blogspot.com/

The war in Libya

The United States is currently the back seat drivers in the war with Libya.  The president is trying to figure out if this is worthy of our money and arms.  Should the United States take a more active role?  The United States has always taken the lead on war, and now is hesitant on letting someone else take the lead.  This leads to uncertainty and not having control over the war as we do in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Is this the best for us right now? 

The Iraq and Afghanistan war has already cost the United States $704 billion dollars and there have been 104,924 casualties.  The United States is already 1$14 trillion dollars in national debt, we are in a recession, we are at our all time high of unemployment, homes are reclosed, and if you are lucky to have a job right now, most businesses are not giving pay increases.  Oh, did I mention that gas prices keep rising daily?  The United States is in enough debt right now and taking the lead, by spending more money and having more soldiers killed this does not make any since.  I’m a little more at ease that we are not driving our country in another war; instead we are in the back seat still cautious of where this latest ride will take us. 

I understand that the United States needs to protect ourselves and our citizens and not stand down to threats.  At least this time it will cost the Country as much money or heart ache by loosing soldiers in the process.  I guess we will just have to wait and see where this takes us since it changes from day to day.