Those who can, do. Those who can't....
The DFL endorsed candidate for the upcoming special election in Senate District 26 is starting to show some inexperience when it comes to understanding economics and fiscal policy. On his web-page under issues, Jason Engbrecht explains that he prefers a "mixed approach of cutting spending and raising revenue." Wow, that actually sounds reasonable, until you realize that "raising revenue" is just a euphemism for raising taxes. He goes on to further explain his position by exclaiming that he believes that most Minnesotan's favor this approach. I wonder what percentage of small business owners favor an increase in taxes, or what percent of the roughly 7.2% unemployed workers in District 26 would appreciate the honor of paying more money out of their pockets for Minnesota's spending boondoggles?
In an Owatonna Peoples Press article Jason was also quoted saying "I would like to be able to tell you that we're going to raise the revenue we need and make sure we give all the programs the boost that we would love to give them." Jason's supporters on MNPublius seem to agree with his tax and spend ideals. Dantheman commented on Engbrechts post stating "I think additional sources of revenue need to be on the table. First, we need to increase the gas tax. Increase by quite a lot, in my opinion. Second, we need to look at sales taxing food and clothes. Third, we may need to look at a very slight (1/4 of 1% or less) across-the-board increase on income taxes, in every bracket." This is the classic flaw with the liberal mindset. The government isn't spending too much money, we just aren't raising enough revenue. (please note sarcasm)
In a year where the state is estimated to have a budget shortfall of over $1.2 billion, do we really want a person in office who doesn't have a fundamental business understanding? Don't get me wrong, I believe that Jason is an intelligent guy (they just don't hand out p.h.d's.) but we need someone in office who is at ground zero. Someone who owns a business, who writes payroll checks instead of receiving them. Someone who sees first hand the effect that legislative policies have on our local economy. I believe Mike Parry is that guy. Having served with Mike on the city council in Waseca, I observed his common sense approach to our budget process up-close. Can he be stubborn when it comes to spending tax payer dollars? Absolutely. Did he get a bit of a reputation as a pit-bull in Waseca, yes he did, because he fiercely fought for the ideals he believes in. I don't know about you, but I want a pit-bull fighting for me at the Capitol, not a limp poodle.
Minnesotans want to see jobs created and retained. We want the best educational system for our children. And we want a government accountable to its people. It makes no difference if you're a Democrat, Independent or Republican, we all want what is best for our State and for our children. However, we can not achieve any of those goals without a thriving economy. That is why it is absolutely imperative to send a businessman to the Capitol. During these difficult economic times, we need proven leadership and experience. This is no time for on the job training, not when the stakes are so high.
In an Owatonna Peoples Press article Jason was also quoted saying "I would like to be able to tell you that we're going to raise the revenue we need and make sure we give all the programs the boost that we would love to give them." Jason's supporters on MNPublius seem to agree with his tax and spend ideals. Dantheman commented on Engbrechts post stating "I think additional sources of revenue need to be on the table. First, we need to increase the gas tax. Increase by quite a lot, in my opinion. Second, we need to look at sales taxing food and clothes. Third, we may need to look at a very slight (1/4 of 1% or less) across-the-board increase on income taxes, in every bracket." This is the classic flaw with the liberal mindset. The government isn't spending too much money, we just aren't raising enough revenue. (please note sarcasm)
In a year where the state is estimated to have a budget shortfall of over $1.2 billion, do we really want a person in office who doesn't have a fundamental business understanding? Don't get me wrong, I believe that Jason is an intelligent guy (they just don't hand out p.h.d's.) but we need someone in office who is at ground zero. Someone who owns a business, who writes payroll checks instead of receiving them. Someone who sees first hand the effect that legislative policies have on our local economy. I believe Mike Parry is that guy. Having served with Mike on the city council in Waseca, I observed his common sense approach to our budget process up-close. Can he be stubborn when it comes to spending tax payer dollars? Absolutely. Did he get a bit of a reputation as a pit-bull in Waseca, yes he did, because he fiercely fought for the ideals he believes in. I don't know about you, but I want a pit-bull fighting for me at the Capitol, not a limp poodle.
Minnesotans want to see jobs created and retained. We want the best educational system for our children. And we want a government accountable to its people. It makes no difference if you're a Democrat, Independent or Republican, we all want what is best for our State and for our children. However, we can not achieve any of those goals without a thriving economy. That is why it is absolutely imperative to send a businessman to the Capitol. During these difficult economic times, we need proven leadership and experience. This is no time for on the job training, not when the stakes are so high.
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