Goin' South

I'm frustrated with the limitations of choosing between two corrupt and entirely inept party systems (big government - Republican, or ENORMOUS government - Democrat), but I think the alternative budget proposed by the Republicans makes a great deal more sense than the massive Obama budget, which would increase government spending and growth in unprecendented ways. Paul Ryan lays it out in the Wall Street Journal article for those who might be interested in the details (the chart comparing the two budgets is especially revealing).

I believe that Americans want and need real fiscal responsibility, and that we aren't naive enough to think that holding a summit on fiscal responsibility is equivalent to actual fiscal resonsibility. (Oh please, let us not be that naive.) Especially when we're spending hand over fist before, during, and after the afore-mentioned summit. I keep hoping that Americans are smart enough to see the difference between words and actions.

And, for a little levity since my last so many posts have been primarily about the 's' word (spending), I'll leave you with this fun clip from South Park, explaining how the bailouts work. Priceless: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxIM88_MOL8