The Holidays

Economics of the Holidays in America is a hard topic.  We all celebrate, if nothing else Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving is the start to several religious seasons as well.  Each has its own tradition, and drive the economics during the fourth quarter each year.

Some say that this time has gotten too commercialized, that the religious significance should take precedence.  Some people find economic stress growing this time of year.  We fall into debt to try to show our love.  Debt can be good in some instances, but please be careful.  What most of our loved ones really want this season is your love.  While we can demonstrate love with that special toy or engagement ring, or any other trinket, true love is in your heart.  If you find yourself in economic bad times, make sure you show your love, even if it is in a small way.

Your economic health is one way.  If you find yourself without a job, as the unemployment rate remains pretty high, or if circumstances are causing economic stress like a foreclosure, remember the big stuff can wait.  Work your way to good finances.  And that goes for our leaders as well.  We know that there are competing scenarios for you.  Whether it comes from the free market Adam Smith side or the controlling Keynesian side, there must be compromise, and we need to kick start this economy.  Please do not be so closed minded that you cannot form policy for all of America!

It is important to consider possible unintended consequences, but know that the American people, We the People if you will, are a resilient lot.  It is these hungry masses that built this great country, so whatever you do, keep the people in mind.

It seems like we make petty things our goals, and by doing that we miss the big picture.  In the just past election, a lot went into things that in the big scheme mean very little.  In fact, much of what was campaigned on could rightly be done by the individual states.  And in my opinion done better than an over reaching federal government.

Honestly, how did contraception become a campaign item?  Or marriage?  Why not leave it to the states to determine.  That would end a lot of bickering and in fighting in our National Capitol.  That is why our founders wrote the Constitution, to tell us their vision of a nation.  And their vision was independent states, banding together for the common good.  But they only wanted the national government to be referee, or judge of disputes between states.  And to keep state governments from getting out of control.

But this is also a time to celebrate America, to applaud our accomplishments, to spread our love to our families, to honor our predecessors.  God Bless America, and Happy Thanksgiving to ALL Americans!

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