Why Republicans don’t want us to have jobs

An open letter in support of Norman Solomon

I want to tell you why I am so passionate about Norman Solomon’s campaign for Congress because I think you will want to help out too. It is not often that voters anywhere get the chance to elect someone who is already recognized as a national leader for democracy. This is a grassroots campaign that does not accept corporate money. Its success will depend on your efforts as well as mine. And so far we are doing well. More than 1,100 people have already contributed and more than 300 have volunteered. Please contribute what you can:
http://solomonforcongress.com/

Nearly everyone today believes that we have a broken government that responds only to the wishes of large donors. With over 25 million people unemployed or underemployed, our Congress deservedly has an 82% disapproval rating. This is especially justified, as the only argument we hear coming from Congress now is how much should be cut from the budget, instead of how they could be creating jobs. Every dollar cut from the budget deepens this recession and adds to unemployment. At a recent panel discussion, Norman compellingly made the case that Congress is moving in the wrong direction.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd19rxhBcAM&feature=related

The Republican Party is openly calling for layoffs, treating labor as a commodity and reducing its cost to employers in part by attacking Social Security and Medicare*. Sadly, many in the Democratic Party are following their lead. In contrast, Norman is very clear that he stands with us. Please make this your campaign too. Some of us unfortunately have lots of time and no money, while others have money and very little time. You can be sure that Norman’s campaign will make good use of whatever you can offer. Please join us and help introduce Norman to your friends and family.
Visit the website to volunteer, to donate, or to contact us.
http://solomonforcongress.com/

Sincerely,
Dan Monte


*Republicans have put their jobs plan to lower our wages in writing.
“Spend Less, Owe Less, Grow the Economy,” Executive Summary, March 15, 2011
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) speaks to workers from the House floor, “…labor is a commodity just like corn or beans….” June 1, 2011

All cuts are jobs lost!

The way the trigger mechanism works if the committee of 12 recommendations do not become law protects the benefits of Medicare recipients but not the providers –doctors and pharma. They will be subject to a 2% cut in payments. That will have an impact on those that receive care, as there will be less offered.

Cutting or more accurately, changing the drug benefit of both Medicare and Medicaid would be a great thing. That could allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices and save hundreds of billions of dollars each year.

It really all comes down to who Reid and Pelosi appoint to this “super-congress.” If one supports cuts to these programs then that will be an indication that the bill will pass and get signed into law.

There are lots of programs that will be cut in any event. And as we are now in the double part of that double dip we are headed for an extremely deep recession.