Scott,
Back in the 50's, maybe before your time, you could buy a pack of Lucky Strikes for maybe 20 cents. Today, maybe 5 dollars. I don't buy them so I'm of course not sure. They went up because of inflation. Today? Inflation no, Riseing Federal Debt yes. The basic question is are we making any progress? Back in the 60's a car maybe $3200.00. Today more like $i7,000.00. Why. Inflation. True not much inflation today, but that is like locking the barn door after the horse escaped. Groceries, Thru the roof.

No, I don't want to throw the baby out with the bath water. That has already been done. Oh, I forgot. they do take about 96 dollars each month out of Social Security.

Obama's or Reid's latest plan is a Surcharge of 5 percent on Millionaires. Obama has done everything but what he needs to do to help unemployment.

He should: Repeal Obama Care in it's entirety,
Extend the Bush Tax Cuts for at least 10 more years,
Get rid of excessive regulation as needed.

Ray E. Strode