Important Economic Issues

Americans  Most Important Economic Problem

 A Washington post article  Economic Issues and Gas Prices are Stupid a  recent survey of Americans suggest that the budget deficit and gas prices are among the leading concerns of American citizens and have been for more then 12 moths now. How great of anyone to finally notice… Seventy two percent of adults polled stated that some sort of economic issue was the most important problem facing our country today.

While the unemployment rates are down by 26 percent, the national debt is up by 13 percent. Just because more jobs are created does not mean the money in our economy will change. Gas prices seem to jump everyday! Pretty soon they might as well just write arm and leg on the price sign because that’s what it seems like we will be paying! I travel all over my side of town to get the best deal! One store has it ten cents cheaper then everyone else and you have to wait in line to get in.  The average current price for gas is $3.53 a gallon that is up by $.41 cents from last month and $.76 from this time last year.

With all the talk about the daily rising gas prices Republicans are trying to promote a new house GOP plan called American Energy Initiative. The plan would put an end to Government policies that keep gas prices on the rise. Expand America’s energy production to create more jobs and lower production cost. This they hope in turn will create more jobs in each state. I am all for creating new jobs and expanding our economy but will energy production do it? I can see putting a stop to the Government keeping gas process on a constant rise. Pretty soon I will have to get a second job to pay for gas to go to my first job!

 Democrats on the other hand are trying to convince the Department of Energy to tap into the petroleum reserve to elevate the pain at the pump.  This would be my first choice.  It makes the most sense to the person paying for gas.  If we have a reserve and we can use it why not?  We are so dependant on importing our oil that we have not choice but to pay the price that is asked because we don’t have enough of our own.

The decision seems like something we citizens should be able to make but.. that will not be the case.. Next time you see me I will be missing some limbs if gas prices continue to rise.

Obama and The Health Care Laws

Healthcare has been on the forefront of issues since Obama was elected president. There have been many debates and angered feelings.  Obama came up with the Healthcare plan in hope of helping out his “fellow” Americans.  Was it a hit or miss? Health Care Ruleing

According to the author a judge in Florida declared the Healthcare law to be unconstitutional. As it requires people to purchase health insurance or face a penalty.  Healthcare reform is one of Obama’s biggest goals while in office and he will stop at nothing to see it through. His administration is appealing the judges ruling.  The author says Obama will continue to implement the plan because not doing so will cause irreparable harm.    The first paragraph of this article makes and appeal to every American citizen who currently has healthcare or needs to obtain health care by Obama’s 2014 deadline. 

I must say that I am all for everyone having health care but to penalize someone who does not is just crazy.  I can see how a judge would call this plan unconstitutional.  What is someone to do who cannot afford health insurance?  The plan is that all Americans have health insurance by 2014 or they will pay a fine.  The author of this article makes a valid point.  This is a subject that is touchy for everyone. Although the supporting evidence is a little lacking. He has given information from a few sources but it’s just not all there.  A comment from one person is not actually factual information and if you are attempting to have people change their views or agree with what you say then you need some sort of proof.

The overhauling of Obama’s plan developed last year hopes to expand healthcare for all but also curb spending.  The National Debt is already outrageous now throw in the cost of healthcare for all and what do you get??

The title of this article caught my attention.  Healthcare being a topic that effects everyone I thought it was a good thing someone agrees with me and thinks it is unconstitutional to make you pay a fine if you have no health insurance.  When I was a child I had a friend whose parents did not have health insurance for her.  If she was sick or got hurt they paid for things out of pocket which was much cheaper then paying a monthly premium for her. With Obama’s plan this family would be fined because they choose not to purchase health insurance.  I also understand there are those who abuse the system and expect the Government to pay for everything and that also has to be taken into consideration.