You didn't build that?

The news has been filled quite a bit with our President's famous quote, "You didn't build that" while campaigning in Virginia.  In a complete reverse of President Reagan's famous lines stating the worst thing a business can hear is, "I'm the government, and I'm here to help," Obama is trying to give government the credit for all successful businesses.  You see, without roads businesses couldn't take their goods to market.  Without teachers you would never have learned the skills needed to achieve.  He of course ignores folks like say Lincoln, Einstein, Gates, etc that were more self taught then schooled, and don't even think about considering parochial schools...

Mr. Obama is simply trying to establish credibility for expanding the welfare state.  Rather than encourage entrepreneurs to take risks and start new ventures, he is attacking them as ungrateful. With a broad stroke he is saying that those who establish successful businesses are just dumb luck.  Dumb luck?  Is that really your belief Mr. President?  What type of message are you sending our children?  Don't work hard, don't achiever more, don't strive to make a change.  Because in the end nothing you do matters.  Everything you accomplish is only realized because someone handed it to you.

While Mr. Obama says we are all taking his message out of context, I think we should all be looking at it for exactly what it is.  A new way of thinking, that flies in the face of everything our nation stands for.

Of course, he wouldn't be President if it weren't for his friend David Axelrod, so maybe he has a point :)

Promise of More Posts

I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to websites, I'm not necessarily the one you should come running to.  My blogging has unfortunately been sub-par through the Primary, but I hope to pick it up a little more this summer, through the election, and throughout my term as your next County Board member.

As a Board member, I pledge to be much more visible in our communities.  I want you all to know that I have an open door policy where I welcome input from the community.  You may even get a call now and then asking for your opinion on an issue before the Board.  While we may not always agree, I want to let everyone know that their opinions are being heard and carefully considered.  Check back here often to find out what is going on in County government.

Odd Man Out

Recently, the Kane County Board held the drawing to determine which districts will have one two year term followed by two consecutive 4 year terms, or a 4 year term followed by a two then 4 year.  The odd numbered districts (like our District 19) received the first breakdown.  What this means is that the 19th will be up for re-election in 2014 and then not again until 2018, and finally in 2022 when the districts are redrawn with new census data.  Whether decided by a draw from a hat or a flip of the coin, the outcome is purely by chance.

While some folks may think drawing the short term in front is a bad thing, personally, I don't mind campaigning, and welcome the opportunity to run again in 2 years.  The people of our district have been so gracious in their support that it has been a true pleasure walking our neighborhoods.  Even our primary opponent has come on board to offer a hand.

I'll see you all this summer as my family and I continue to hit the trail.  Enjoy the recent break in the heat, and God Bless.