To the victor belong the spoils

As we all likely realize, the current financial situation what it is, the world economy in decline, the winner of the presidential race also inherits the problems. It was mentioned that the recent meeting of world leaders on economic situations was reminiscent of the Bretton Woods conference in 1944. This is not without reason - the great depression of the 1930's left the world with substantial issues to deal with. What happened (for those who can't recall)?

• Business overvalued itself
• Markets crashed
• Banks failed
• Unemployment was driven to all time highs
• GNP fell
  

What was done at that time to lift the nation out of poverty was FDR's "New Deal". The nation lifted itself out of the situation. This was not accomplished by government or business alone - work was created to pull the national infrastructure into shape. TVA. WPA. Many others. These programs pushed us forward for decades - the power plant building, the building of roads and highways in the 40's and 50's.

We are at the same basic crossroads again. We need to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps - and by the way, need to fix our aging infrastructure, much of which has not had a good upgrade since the last time this happened!

Republican plans to "spur" business with tax cuts are laughable. There is still no focus on the middle class or poor. No focus on the needs of people. They have lost their way, catering only to single issue voters and the rich. And just a reminder - our great country was founded on individual freedoms - freedom of religion and freedom of choice, which these single issue voters consistently wish to take away from the rest of the population, based on religious bias.

Obama's plan gets us farther and does it without bias. It does not punish business, but asks it to carry it's share. It helps people who cannot afford food and healthcare, gets those necessities.

If one asks oneself "Am I my brothers keeper" the short answer is "Yes." We need to take care of those who cannot or those who's circumstance has left them with nothing. I'm not talking just the traditional poor or welfare roles, but the retiree who's benefits are reduced or abandoned. The formerly employed bank employee who is now looking for work. The single mothers who are working multiple jobs and cannot afford daycare.

Tax credits can only help those who pay taxes. We need programs for those who cannot and we need programs to help those who do, stay afloat. It is time to concentrate on the country and reward businesses that help, by providing credits to them for job creation.

There is so much at stake on Tuesday. So much. We cannot go down the same road we have and expect different results. It's a definition of insanity.

Please vote for Obama!