Death to Taxes!

You know that you have just soundly defeated a Republican in an argument when they resort to the following two backlashes.
1) "Fine! Just get ready to be taxed like no other! I might as well mail my whole wallet to Uncle Sam RIGHT NOW! They can have all of it! I mean! Damn! I earned it but they deserve it!
or
2) Well I hope you're ready for a really really really big government then! There will be no stopping them! They'll be so big! We'll have to give them alllllllllll of our money! Why should the rich be punished for being sooooooooo successful? I might as well just send them my wallet right now!


Boom, you know you've won your argument. I learned this the other day when my dad got lost on the fact that the government should increase funding towards programs that help the poor, and again when I argued a friend to the point that super-rich people SHOULD pay more taxes because they are getting too large of a break when compared with the middle class who keeps getting pushed into poverty and debt.

Right away they became angry and upset at the fact that someone (and mind you, it was neither of them or nor will it ever be, I don't care how rich they think they will be someday) would have to pay for social justice and the fact that the government would have to be the one to do it.


Most Republicans think that raising taxes is always a bad thing. That everyone already pays enough taxes and that people should be rewarded for being successful.
However, not everyone pays enough taxes, people like Warren Buffet have come flat out and said that the super rich, like himself, should contribute more to society. This from the man who already gives millions along with his pal Bill Gates to charitable and non-profit organizations. So he is actually living by example. He illustrates the failure of the tax system under the Bush Administration.
In 2001, the Republican philosophy was this: The economy is doing so well, there's no reason to NOT cut taxes, since Bill Clinton had left them a surplus, why not give some of it back to the people? It sounds nice on paper except for the fact that his tax policy then gave more back to the top 1% than it did the rest of the people who paid taxes. Yes, my parents got a nice little rebate check and I'm sure they enjoyed it. We got a new tv and tile in our kitchen and things like that. But Norman B. Richafella across town in Cherry Creek got such a huge tax break, he got a new boat, a new car, a new condo in Hawaii and a whole new kitchen entirely.
The Democrats threw a fit at the thought of this new tax break policy because it didn't take into account what to do if the economy suddenly slowed, which it did. There went our surplus and here came our deficit thanks to a new war on terror.
We are now hugely in debt, our deficit is alarming and something must be done about it, because it is effecting our entire economy. We must tax. We have no choice. You can think George Bush for his lopsided tax breaks for the top 1% and their money consuming industries like big oil and big wal-mart. These industries and millionaires do not and did not need these gigantic tax breaks. it only made their profits higher and perhaps their greed more ferocious. John McCain and Barack Obama will both have to raise taxes, you no longer here John say "No more new taxes, period!" You don't because that was a lie. Barack Obama promises a tax break for 95% of American familes, the problem is, there are a LOT of people in that top 5% who will have their taxes raised.
The difference is whom the tax cuts and raises will benefit and independent tax think tanks from both sides have weighed in, and the middle class will benefit more under Sen. Obama's tax plan, and the rich will benefit more under Sen. McCain's tax plan.

The point is this, taxes must go up, period. That along with a huge slash in government spending (of whom both have not offered to do, again, it's about what the spending will be on, schools and social programs, or military and tax cuts for industries). We have a long way to go, and I encourage you to look at both of their tax policies, because it's going to effect all of us in the long run. You just have to decide who we need to help now, the middle and lower class workers, or the rich and powerful executives who employ them.

We can't go four more years with this lopsided tax break policy, we can't keep going heavily into debt. We can't promise things that we NEED without having the money for them.

Free Campaign Advice

Is your campaign faltering at an alarming rate?

Media won't pay attention to you unless you make a serious gaffe?

Does the whole country realize that you are just more of the same while they all demand change?

Well we have a fool proof plan for you!


Simply do as all Republicans before you, and CHEAT!

Are they killing you with a campaign of Change and Hope?

COPY THEM! It's that simple. You already think the American public is that stupid so why not go for it? Remember when you were a Maverick? Neither do they! So bring it back and say that you are going to change washington!! It worked for the Last Republican nominee right (how did that end up anyway? Oh yeah. Note: Don't bring up how that went for us last time).



John McCain has poor Judgment.

It is evidently clear in his new campaign strategy to claim (and lie) that he and Gov. Palin are the true agents of change. It's insulting to the American Public who actually pay attention to their records and policies (or for Palin's case, lack-there-of).

McCain needed to do something drastic and dramatic to save his campaign, and he did so by selecting one of the most dangerous VP candidates of all time. After running his whole campaign on the whole experience needed platform, does it make sense that he would pick someone as inexperienced as her?? NO! It was merely a political ploy. Yes, she is likable. She's ambitious, successful, and looks exactly like Peggy Hill. However, that does not mean she is anything new, or better for our country. She is more of the same, and even more radically set to the right.
I can not wait for this political pander to backfire on him as soon as the public stops focusing on her "hockey mom" image, and start to see her dangerous policies and inadequate ability to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency.


No more of the same!

Vince

Ok, so this one is about Vince. he has TWO last names. Cool, way to go mr. two last names. i think I'm so cool with my two last names. Do you have TWO last names? No? Then shut the hell up. Yeah....Get some. Two last names are so in. Like, so so so in.

Britney and Paris

John McCain is proud of his mudslinging .



To a smatter of applause, a women at a John McCain supporter asked McCain if he had flip-flopped on his early promises to run a clean campaign. John McCain ran an ad starting earlier this week where he compares Barack Obama to Paris Hilton or Britney Spears. His claim is that Barack Obama is just a superstar, not a presidential candidate.


Shame on John McCain!

How could he think that the American people are that stupid?

We don't want to hear about Paris and Britney,

we want to hear about the issues! The failed economy! The Iraq war! Gas prices! Food prices! College tuition! The ISSUES!


I am ashamed that John McCain ran that ad, it's un-American, it's a dirty political game, it's an insult to the millions of Americans that have voted or gone to see Barack Obama (Or Hillary). John McCain is now running one of the dirtiest campaigns in American History, and he should be ashamed of himself.

John McCain, stop wasting our time talking about Paris and Britney, tell us about your failed and impossible economic and Iraq strategies instead.

20037 Mafia

Thanks to my lovely sister, I now have some pictures to look at in my office, when I have time to look at things. Which is not very often.
The labor movement just never stops I tell you!!

Well the heat is back and it's probably here to stay. I swear the walk home from work does not get miserable until I reach the end of K street. Then it is hell!

So I finally had the chance to go to some formal dinners and lunches. Some are nicer than others, but they are all always nice. I remember my first one that I went to with my boss, I couldn't stop looking around the room at all of the nice dressed people who change the world one day at a time. I couldn't stop looking at the Chandeliers above my head, and wondering how many people had admired these old pieces of art that hang in the Capitol Hilton Hotel. I couldn't stop looking at the butter because out here, butter is shaped like the Capitol Building. I also silently thanked the beautiful Luciana for yelling at me at Nate and Megan's wedding for using the wrong fork, a mistake that I will never make again. However I wish she had taught me about the extra set of silver wear that is for your dessert! Oh well. No one saw.
I can understand how this city could lead to trouble, free beer and food every night for the people that attend these things, and I am proud to say that I've never had more than two. Maybe some time when my organization is not printed on my name tag, I will have three.

My boss knows everyone in Washington DC, seriously everyone. This means that I have/get to meet everyone in Washington DC.

It is a great and wonderful thing when you get to walk right up to the head table, and shake hands with Senator so and so or Representative what's her face. They shake the hand of my boss and then turn right to me and shake mine. And then they like, talk to you and stuff. HAHA! I'm down playing it I'm sure but, it's incredible to say the least.
Where do I go to school (in Denver) followed by how do I like my boss(he's the best boss ever which they already know), am I learning everything I need to(I never will)?

Thank God that they make everyone register for these receptions/dinners so that we can all have nicely printed out name tags with who we represent right underneath.
That's what people always look at first.
If it's worth looking at, then they'll look at your name and then you.
The organization I represent is always followed by a look at my name. Oh and they never print that I'm an intern under that because I never tell them.

I must also say that I am surrounded by the most capable and competent people ever.
My neighbors, room mate, co-workers and friends out here, are some of the most intelligent and self-motivated people I have almost ever come across. Even though some of them are mean (Vivian) and some of them look down on me when I have a beer after work (all of them except Kevin), I am 100% positive and confident that someday if I ever make it big (in politics) then I will have the best and most powerful staff and cabinet in American history. And when one of them makes it big, they will have the same.

Sorry everyone that my surprise visit to Colorado is now canceled, for lots and lots of reasons now, but I will try again soon. It's hard to get out of DC because the work never ever ever stops and at the moment, there's not much to go back for anyway!


Peace and Power,



Drew C

DC Forecast: Flaming Thermometers all week

I have never experienced true eastern heat, so you'll sympathize with me at how shocked I was to see Thermometers with flames emanating from them, in the corner of my FireFox Web browser.

This morning I woke up at 7:30 AM to Flaming Thermometers and a nice wet temperature of 83 F.
It is hard for me to maintain my professional appearance of black dress shoes (yes I started wearing dress shoes instead of skateboard shoes, not something I'm proud of), pressed and wrinkle free khaki pants, pressed and wrinkle free light blue shirt with complimentary tie; while it is hotter than hell and I have to walk six blocks down K street to my office. I've been practicing on walking to work only half dressed, and I get interesting looks on the street as a result.


The worst part: It is only June and not even July or August. I am afraid that all of the thermometers in DC will be all burned up by the time it is the 4th of July, and we will have to rely on my neighbor Jose's sweat to indicate that it is hotter than hell.


Is this a punishment from God due to the fact that the White House (a near six blocks from here) has totally ignored global warming? Possibly.

Or it's just hot and humid and it is instead a reminder of the nice, dry/cool and far superior climate of my home (Colorado)?


Hell is hot and my heart is now cold.





Andrew Charles

P.s. Some one please check if they have perfected the technology of fire proof thermometers yet. I'm sure DC will need some soon.

P.S. Stop Blogging

NO Marissa, I will not stop blogging, especially now I am aware of my new and very important readership. Yes M-money, I have a readership. Oh P.S. I will be sure to be at your graduation party no matter what, even in the face of the thought that your baby sisters will just make fun of me the whole time.


So, on Wednesday, I knew only a handful of people out here in DC, my Room mate (J Diesel) and a few kids I work with, who are a bit younger and not living in the City. On Thursday that all changed. I met a ton of kids on the 3rd floor, as well as my fellow neighbors on my floor (4th) and they are all down. On Friday a few of us hung out but most of us were all extremely tired from working in the District, on the Hill, at the White House, and at various other high stress areas out here in DC.


Saturday, my neighbor and I cooked us some legit breakfast burritos and be for we knew it, we had a group of ten people and we were all headed out to the Smithsonian Institute. It rained, no, it POURED like crazy and I bought an umbrella off of a bum for five dollars. It was a smart investment.


After we mobbed the Smithsonian we all went out to dinner at this Vietnamese restaurant over in Georgetown. The food was good but the service was horrible, so I doubt we will be going back (that and it was 12 bucks a plate, hardly within the means of an Intern's budget). After that we hit up the Hawk ~N~ Dove nightclub, which is right down the street from the capitol, and quite lenient on underage drinking, long story short it was a good night, and I'm glad to finally know a few people out here. I see a very fun and rewarding summer ahead of me, but for now, I really need to go get some food.


Sincerely,




Drew of Columbia