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Comment by Elizabeth J. Warpinski on August 31, 2011 at 12:45pm

Growing up in a lower middle class family, I have seen first hand how beneficial social programs can be when used properly and temporarily.  I have also seen how they can be manipulated and abused.  Misuse is a drain on the government and puts in jeopardy the stability of our system.  I am tired of seeing people and organizations across the socio-economic spectrum demand of the government support in their failure, yet refuse to return that support in their success.  The Republican party is supposed to uphold the idea of "the smaller the government, the better."  While it is important to protect the interests of American citizens through commonsense and ethical regulations, the government needs to get out of the private sector and let companies and individuals fail or succeed on their own merit.  Perhaps if our political leaders had more commonsense and less of a desire to harness us to their own world view, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in now.

I'm not sure if any of the current candidates posses those qualities.  Tax cuts for the wealthy may create a better environment for job creation on paper, but in real life it just feels like another entitlement program, as do the so-called "stimulus" programs.  Unemployment benefits put a band-aid on the hardships of an economic crisis, but it doesn't do anything to get the people back to work. An investment in education for high-demand fields and re-training programs would help, but they'll never get off the floor and into practice if our politicians are more concerned with winning elections and body-slamming the opponent than they are with actually trying to make this nation a better place.

As far as helping the national debt now, they could start by cutting their own salaries. Or how about trading in their state-of-the-art fleet for some good 'ol public transportation.

Comment by Marissa D Maldonado on August 31, 2011 at 11:01am

Electable and effective may be the final determinations for efficiency.  Social projects are good for the people who truly need them.  The question is how to determine who needs them and who doesn't?  That in itself just may help our country get back on its feet econimically even if very minimal.  ALthough we are so far in times that we could never truly get back to the original principles, the modifications to fit to today's life is not being looked at as closely as it could or should be.

Comment by Laine on August 21, 2011 at 4:26pm

great question - considering globalization, increased technology and social media, iraq, afghanistan, and now libya, the debt ceiling debates - we're looking at a different environment. i believe the original principles should be preserved, just don't know who is the right one to lead the country to make sure that happens. after watching the recent debate and the straw poll speeches, i was happy to hear increased discussion on the economy. i'm hearing a lot of the right things, like 'getting back to basics' and a renewed focus on responsible spending... just can't help but feel like something was missing among the candidates. guess there's a fine line between 'electable' and 'effective'..

Comment by Marissa D Maldonado on August 20, 2011 at 6:15pm

Can the current presidential campaigners truly help us get back to the principles this country was built on?

Comment by Laine on August 19, 2011 at 10:02pm

Hi Marissa  - fresh ideas and good conversation would be refreshing - where to begin??

Comment by Stephanie Morgan on August 18, 2011 at 9:56am

Welcome Marissa!!

Comment by Marissa D Maldonado on August 18, 2011 at 9:12am

Hello all!

I am a young woman who has just decided to stop going towards the left and go with what is right!  I am looking for new fresh ideas and good conversation.

 

Best to all

-Marissa

Comment by Emily Cusick on July 27, 2010 at 9:57am

Hi everyone! As one of the largest groups on RNCwomen, let's get some discussion started up again! I'm Emily, and I am from Upstate NY. I go to one of the most left-leaning universities in the country, so I am extremely happy to help grow this network of empowered, intellectual Republican young women! Let's get some good conversation going in light of the election in only 97 DAYS!!!

Comment by Jan Larimer on October 8, 2009 at 1:51pm

Thanks to Sarah for creating this group! We miss having you in DC, come visit us soon!

Comment by Aditi Munmun Sengupta on September 30, 2009 at 12:59pm

Thanks Sarah for giving me this opportunity.
It is very refreshing.
Aditi

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