Politicians, business people, stock managers. How about we all pitch in to pull ourselves out of this mess?
Here's an idea: you want to stimulate the economy? Great. Nullify any further spending of the funds earmarked for the stimulus bill, and in it's place, cut a Treasury check for every taxpayer over the age of 18 for $1 million dollars. That'll cost a lot less than the porkulous bill and it'll also do a heckuva lot more to stimulate the economy than wasting money fixing highways that don't need to be fixed, which is what they've been doing with it in my neck of the woods.
Next, jettison the entire tax system. All of it. All the loopholes, all the little legal tricks and bennies and everything else. In its place, institute a flat tax or a fair tax, maybe even a consumption tax.
Next, recall all American forces from all foreign countries where they are currently stationed within 48 hours. No exceptions, save for maybe embassy personnel.
Next, limit all pay and benefits to every Federal government employee from Comrade Obama and Congress on down to the current minimum wage with a modest medical plan. Outlaw all special interest bribes.
Next, raise said minimum wage to something that every American can live on without having to apply for food stamps so they don't have to make the choice every month whether to buy lights and gasoline or food to eat.
Next, jettison every Federal employee that is superfluous. There is no reason on God's green earth why Michelle Obama needs 50 servants. If she wants them, she can pay for them out of her own pocket.
Next, announce that henceforth, business participation in Obamacare will be completely voluntary.
And finally, announce that government interference in business will be at an extreme minimum. The government's part in trade will be to stay out of the way.
There are more things that could be done, but that's a start.
