Saturday, November 19, 2011

An Alternative

We aim to create a powerful third party in America.  We endeavor to be the alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties.  In doing so, we hope to reflect the values of the american people.
The traditional parties in America must stop politicizing every issue.  Our leaders instead should do what they were elected to do: lead.   This may involve taking some unpopular positions, and refusing handouts and perhaps being unpopular in the insider circle.  Our leaders must deal with all of this, and take a firm stand for the people.  We need people who will speak and vote their mind, not simply another candidate who will rubber stamp their party's agenda.  We need our leaders to be the agents of positive change in our government.  Help us elect people who will do this.  We need leaders who will improve America.

Balanced Budget Amendment

The idea behind a balanced budget is great, but limiting ourselves to a balanced budget with a constitutional amendment limits the flexibility government has with its money.
Many states, such as California, have had crippling debt problems, often because they are required to have a balanced budget.  While this is good for states and localities, national governments need the flexibility that comes with a temporarily unbalanced budget.
We need to cut spending gradually, not all at once.  While the Republicans are correct that we need extreme change to the spending in our nation, a balanced budget amendment is not the best way to do it.