A week into the New Year and I’m still toiling over a general plan for 2009. Post traumatic shock from the last few months has blocked my creativity and enthusiasm as I strive for a theme to carry me through. “Gonna do fine in 2009”…”Rise and shine in 2009”…”Toe the line in 2009”…
Unfortunately, the bleak economic predictions are not inspiring. The economy is like that point in the movie “Titanic” when the engines moaned and groaned to a halt, the lights on deck went black, and the momentary stillness was broken by panic as passengers and crew members ran about chaotically for quick safety of flimsy lifeboats.
Such are the quick-fix schemes of bail outs and stimulus packages that put the nation - and its people - into deeper debt indefinitely. Increased taxation with a potentially negative impact on commerce, results in diminished returns for all.
The mess is so complicated that there are no simple, short-term solutions. Finding answers will take time and wisdom. They must be mutually beneficial, taxing to no one, most of all our children, our future generations.
We must face this pivotal time rationally and unselfishly. Drop the game-playing of finger pointing and whose name will go on the bronze plaque. Let’s just get it done.
Bring it on, 2009!
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