Depression…A Time For Giving
One thing that can always be counted on is the American spirit, which overrides everything else. In the times of the Great Depression, those who were down on their luck, would look to those that were better off for help. In these uncertain times, it is important to remember those who are less fortunate than us. It is important to realize that even if you are needing to cut back, there are those who are hungry and who are unable to feed their families now. It used to be that we would send off our aid around the globe to help others in need, but now more than ever there are people right here who are in need of our help and support.
The thing about the needy is that they are not all wearing signs or standing on the street corners. As a matter of fact, many of those who are truly in need, would never dream of degrading themselves and their families like that. A recent survey showed that at least 1 in 8 American’s does not have enough to eat. The statistics for those without health insurance is even more bleak. Whether they be a neighbor, clerk at the local store, or a nearby friend, your help is needed. Often, when times get tough, people begin to hoard, worried about the future. It is important that in these difficult financial times, that we reach out to one another, trying desperately to see the need in someone elses eyes. It is extremely important that we not turn our thought away from those less fortunate than ourselves. This is the time for us to show the loving spirit that connects us all, so take some time and donate today. Whether it is food, clothing or money, dig deep to help someone who is truly in need. We can make a difference together.
George W. Bush – Friend Or Foe?
Thinking about finances, brings to mind only one person and that person is George W. Bush. Even if you think he did right thing taking us into war, which was more of a business decision then an act to protect our country, you still have to look at the way he is running this country and ask yourself if he hasn’t created most of the economic problems we are currently facing. Sure he would tell you that it was the terrorists that are trying to us in, and in fact NEED to be stopped, but really what has this war accomplished? In essence, it has created US control of middle eastern oil supplies, which has exactly benefited us how? At least when the Iraqi’s were controlling the oil the price was more reasonable, now that we control it the price is going up and up. The more financial decisions and large corporate bail outs this man makes the more it is costing you and I. Maybe not today, but in the future. You can’t just stop companies and the stock market from crashing by printing up money with no backing to make the numbers look good. That is what is happening here, and in the long run with each move this man makes, dollars come shooting from our pockets. It is a little bit frightening to me that he is driving us further and further into a depression in this country and either doesn’t know it, or doesn’t care. It is my belief that it is the latter. In any case, as a whole, this country needs to put it’s foot down on this man hard. About two yeara ago there was some talk about impeachment, what ever happened to that thought. I know that we are only about 4 months away from a new president, but that still gives him a lot of time to do some major damage. Are we really going to wait for him to completely sink us, just waiting for the new president to step up and fix everything. Even if we pick the right guy, it will take a long time to undo the wrath of George W. We are voting for a human being not a miracle worker.