Guess you heard that 68% of "the youth vote" went to Obama. My granddaughter called this morning to tell me she was one of them. I replied with this e-mail:
Sweetheart,
The election of Obama comes down to this. Your grandmother and I, your
mother and other productive wage earning tax payers will have their
taxes increased and that means less income. Less income means we will
have to cut back on basic purchases, gifts and handouts. That includes
firing the Hispanic lady who cleans our house twice a month. She just
lost her job. We can't afford her anymore.
What is the economic effect of Obama's election on you personally? Over
the years, your grandmother and I have given you thousands of dollars in
food, housing, cash, clothing, gifts, etc., etc. By your vote, you have
chosen another family over ours for help.
So in the future, if you need
assistance with your rent, money for gas, tires for you car, someone to
bring you lunch, etc.. Call 202-456-1111. That's the telephone number
for the Office of the President of the United States. I'm sure Mr.
Obama will be happy to send a check from his personal or business
accounts or leave cash in an envelope taped to his front door.
It's like this. Those who vote for the president should consider what
the impact of an election will be on the nation as a whole and not just
be concerned with what they can get for themselves (welfare, etc.).
What Obama voters don't seem to realize is that the government's money
comes from taxes collected from tax paying families. Raising taxes on
productive people means they will have less money to spend on their
families.
Congratulations on your choice. For future reference, you might attempt
to add up all you've received from us, your mom, Mike's parents and
others and compare it to what you expect to get over the next four years
from Mr. Obama.
To congratulate Mr. Obama and to make sure you're on the list for
handouts, write to:
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington DC 20500
Love you but please call the number listed above when you need help.
Granddad

I hope they get what they deserve.... Debt for the rest of their lives
and no chance to live the American dream