The GOP's "Pledge to America" is getting a lot of press lately, and deservedly so. Both sides of the aisle are sounding off about it. You’ve probably heard what it contains. In case you haven’t, here’s a very high-level summary:
• Tax cuts for all Americans
• Reduce government spending
• Repeal the Obama-care law
• Tougher border, and homeland security, and
• A more fair and transparent congressional process.
I read the entire document, and what strikes me about this “Pledge” is what’s NOT in it. There’s no mention of privatizing Social Security, ending Medicare, or repealing regulations on Wall Street. And as for the “religious – right”… no mention of outlawing abortion or freezing government stem cell research funding. No church-vs-state legislation whatsoever. In fact, the word “God” doesn’t even appear in the document. Not once.
What does all this tell me? It tells me the Tea Party is not as radical as many feared, or at the very least the radical factions within it are not controling the GOP agenda. Republicans are setting our expectations that if we vote them into power in November, this is what they will focus on. It gives me hope that we could be headed in the right direction. A direction towards the middle, and away from the far left.
If the GOP can abide by this pledge, I think the economy will turn around, and our country can be more safe, and lead the world economically again. And If they don’t, well, they’ll be another election in 2012. The American people are running out of patience.
What do you think? Sound off with your comments.
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