Senator,
I have sat back for several months and not written any of my “elected” officials because I am disenchanted, no, angry, no, not even that, incredulous. I have written my representatives in Congress and the White House on numerous occasions, which you can review at http://musings-of-a-concerned-american.blogspot.com/, trying to explain my position and concerns. In return I have received platitudes and double speak. I will make this short. I am not being represented by my elected officials. I call and say I have no more money for you to borrow and you continue to borrow. I write and show how Obamacare is a takeover of our free market medical system (yes, I tried to read a good part of it) and it is voted in. I write stating we must close our borders to protect our nation and watch as we give illegals free medical and instate tuition, at my expense of course. I write expressing my concerns as to why we are not drilling for our own oil and not building refineries and watch as China is planning to drill between here in Key West and Cuba while we pay for your regulations preventing exploration, drilling, and transportation of oil. I request more power plants to provide for our power requirements in the future and am told I can no longer buy a 60 watt bulb but I must buy a mercury bulb to reduce my energy usage. I write explaining how the free market system increases the size of the pie and am told we must all sacrifice to provide for those less fortunate.
In short, those of us who are still paying taxes are being held in contempt by the establishment and their supporters because we are productive. You in Washington have lost touch with your constituents who actually pay you. If there was a way to stop paying taxes until you come to your senses I would do it… Oh wait, there is, I could occupy someplace and collect handouts. But alas, I cannot. I must continue to be part of the silent majority, at least for a little while longer, while what I defended for over twenty years is torn apart by those who want something for nothing.
With the respect due your Office,
Edward Rodda, ETC(SS), Retired
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
It Is Time To Cut Up Your Card!
Senator Nelson,
I called your office this week to try and get a feel for how much is enough as it applies to the deficit. I asked your staffer what the magic number was, either in percent of GDP or a cap on the deficit where we can say this is how much we will ever borrow. Your employee began to give me your party line on empty business offices in Zurich and how we should close loopholes in the tax system. I pointed out that businesses do not spend tax dollars, the government does. I pointed out businesses invest their money in an attempt to develop, build , and sell their product and in the process they hire employees who are paid and pay taxes. I was told I wasn't smart enough to understand the underlying issues and I should get an MBA to learn about business ethics. I asked what ethics class Barney Frank attended when he developed the "No Unqualified Homeowner Left Behind" bill and I was told to call his office. I attempted to get the conversation back on point by suggesting the entitlements were the root cause of our financial mess. I even went so far as to tell your staffer I am the recipient of an entitlement due to a service connected disability and am willing to give up 10-15 percent to help shrink government. This was thrown back in my face and I was told I obviously could afford it but what about the majority who rely on we taxpayers for their daily bread (not an exact quote but implied). Your staffer then fell back on blaming big business and when I attempted to direct his attention to big unions he hung up on me.
Lessons learned from this phone call:
1. Do not call if you are a republican.
2. Do not call if you require a direct answer.
3. Do call if you want to be chastised and belittled by someone thirty years your junior.
4. Do call if you want to hear the Democrat talking points.
5. Do call if you want to be summarily hung up on.
In closing, if you, Senator Nelson, cannot even control your staffers' comments or emotions, how can I, just a taxpayer without an MBA, put any credence in what you are trying to do? The answer is I can't. From your staffer's answers and retorts it is quite evident you have become a Senator for hire, answerable to only those who live to vote and sadly, paid by the dwindling number of us who live to work.
With the respect due your Office,
Edward Rodda
I called your office this week to try and get a feel for how much is enough as it applies to the deficit. I asked your staffer what the magic number was, either in percent of GDP or a cap on the deficit where we can say this is how much we will ever borrow. Your employee began to give me your party line on empty business offices in Zurich and how we should close loopholes in the tax system. I pointed out that businesses do not spend tax dollars, the government does. I pointed out businesses invest their money in an attempt to develop, build , and sell their product and in the process they hire employees who are paid and pay taxes. I was told I wasn't smart enough to understand the underlying issues and I should get an MBA to learn about business ethics. I asked what ethics class Barney Frank attended when he developed the "No Unqualified Homeowner Left Behind" bill and I was told to call his office. I attempted to get the conversation back on point by suggesting the entitlements were the root cause of our financial mess. I even went so far as to tell your staffer I am the recipient of an entitlement due to a service connected disability and am willing to give up 10-15 percent to help shrink government. This was thrown back in my face and I was told I obviously could afford it but what about the majority who rely on we taxpayers for their daily bread (not an exact quote but implied). Your staffer then fell back on blaming big business and when I attempted to direct his attention to big unions he hung up on me.
Lessons learned from this phone call:
1. Do not call if you are a republican.
2. Do not call if you require a direct answer.
3. Do call if you want to be chastised and belittled by someone thirty years your junior.
4. Do call if you want to hear the Democrat talking points.
5. Do call if you want to be summarily hung up on.
In closing, if you, Senator Nelson, cannot even control your staffers' comments or emotions, how can I, just a taxpayer without an MBA, put any credence in what you are trying to do? The answer is I can't. From your staffer's answers and retorts it is quite evident you have become a Senator for hire, answerable to only those who live to vote and sadly, paid by the dwindling number of us who live to work.
With the respect due your Office,
Edward Rodda
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
When Is Just One Enough?
Governor,
Senator Nelson asked me to write you my opinion of the proposed law winding its way through the Tallahassee legislature regarding voter registration. I do not believe he expected me to be for the implementation of the law.
Having voted in states from California to Florida, not at the same time of course, I have never had a problem registering or voting. The law being proposed will limit nothing for a Florida resident. On the other hand, it will limit the abuse of multiple registrations and votes therefore my vote will have more weight.
The era of "vote early, vote often" must come to an end. I cannot afford otherwise. Please sign this bill as soon as it hits your desk and standby for heavy rolls as the left try and retain their majority of invisible voters on the backs of everyday Florida tax payers.
Respectfully,
Edward Rodda, ICC(SS), US Navy, Retired
Senator Nelson asked me to write you my opinion of the proposed law winding its way through the Tallahassee legislature regarding voter registration. I do not believe he expected me to be for the implementation of the law.
Having voted in states from California to Florida, not at the same time of course, I have never had a problem registering or voting. The law being proposed will limit nothing for a Florida resident. On the other hand, it will limit the abuse of multiple registrations and votes therefore my vote will have more weight.
The era of "vote early, vote often" must come to an end. I cannot afford otherwise. Please sign this bill as soon as it hits your desk and standby for heavy rolls as the left try and retain their majority of invisible voters on the backs of everyday Florida tax payers.
Respectfully,
Edward Rodda, ICC(SS), US Navy, Retired
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Simple Math for the Simpletons
Just filled my tank... Let's see, I make nine dollars an hour. Multiply that times eight hours a day. Hmmm, that's seventy two dollars a day which is exactly what I put in my tank. Gee, I just spent a day's wages filling the tank so I can go to work for two weeks, so one tenth of my wages is lining the pocket of some foreigner because my government refuses to drill for oil in my country.
Note to self...
If drilling for oil, our oil not Brazil's, is not on the ticket of the candidate, regardless of his/her political persuasion, he/she is causing the destruction of our country.
I wonder if anyone important ever listens... Naah, if they had been we wouldn't be fourteen plus trillion in debt and waiting for the Obamacare axe to fall.
Sent to Sen's Rubio and Nelson, Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, and Mr. Obama.
Note to self...
If drilling for oil, our oil not Brazil's, is not on the ticket of the candidate, regardless of his/her political persuasion, he/she is causing the destruction of our country.
I wonder if anyone important ever listens... Naah, if they had been we wouldn't be fourteen plus trillion in debt and waiting for the Obamacare axe to fall.
Sent to Sen's Rubio and Nelson, Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, and Mr. Obama.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Let's See If They Are Listening...
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen,
I read this morning you Republicans in Congress are giving away "your ace in the hole". I wish I was amazed at your lack of spine but in recent years you have turned into a bowl of mush when it comes to standing up to the people who have ratcheted up the speed at which our once great country becomes a big Venezuela. You in Congress have lost your way. Your job is to limit government so we the people have the freedom to pursue our goals as best we can. Instead, you have limited our freedom and in doing so have ensured the ever increasing size of government as you control our every move. It is truly time for you to go.
But I digress. As you work for me, for a little while longer anyway, do not let the Democrats take you down the same road again! If you really do not have a plan B then may I suggest presenting a budget just for next year with no more than the 2008 amount. This may show your constituents you are actually not a Democrat with a different hat.
Finally, if you re-grow your skeletal support, go into default when the Dems refuse your budget. If nothing else it will get your credit rating down and then maybe I can make some money from the money I have saved living within my means.
Sincerely but not so respectfully anymore,
Edward Rodda
I read this morning you Republicans in Congress are giving away "your ace in the hole". I wish I was amazed at your lack of spine but in recent years you have turned into a bowl of mush when it comes to standing up to the people who have ratcheted up the speed at which our once great country becomes a big Venezuela. You in Congress have lost your way. Your job is to limit government so we the people have the freedom to pursue our goals as best we can. Instead, you have limited our freedom and in doing so have ensured the ever increasing size of government as you control our every move. It is truly time for you to go.
But I digress. As you work for me, for a little while longer anyway, do not let the Democrats take you down the same road again! If you really do not have a plan B then may I suggest presenting a budget just for next year with no more than the 2008 amount. This may show your constituents you are actually not a Democrat with a different hat.
Finally, if you re-grow your skeletal support, go into default when the Dems refuse your budget. If nothing else it will get your credit rating down and then maybe I can make some money from the money I have saved living within my means.
Sincerely but not so respectfully anymore,
Edward Rodda
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Another Assault on the Second Ammendment
Congresswoman Adams,
As you are directly involved with H.R. 308 and whether or not it reaches the floor please accept my humble input. As a military veteran I can say unequivocally I never went into a hostile environment with half a ship full of shells and missiles or a half full torpedo room, yes I was both a surface and submarine sailor. In this case the hostile environment comes to us in our homes and places of business. Do not allow this law to reach the floor. You will be not restricting a criminal's ability to acquire large capacity magazines but you will restrict my ability to protect my family by removing weapons from use or preventing them to be used to their fullest potential.
As a member of the House Judiciary Committee you have the ability to stand up for the law abiding citizens of your state. Please do so!
Just a footnote, as a member of Congress could you please present a bill to close down the federally run gated communities and turn them back into prisons? Some would think we are providing criminals with a comfortable respite between crimes. And as an added bonus the criminal may think twice before committing multiple crimes.
Respectfully,
Edward Rodda
As you are directly involved with H.R. 308 and whether or not it reaches the floor please accept my humble input. As a military veteran I can say unequivocally I never went into a hostile environment with half a ship full of shells and missiles or a half full torpedo room, yes I was both a surface and submarine sailor. In this case the hostile environment comes to us in our homes and places of business. Do not allow this law to reach the floor. You will be not restricting a criminal's ability to acquire large capacity magazines but you will restrict my ability to protect my family by removing weapons from use or preventing them to be used to their fullest potential.
As a member of the House Judiciary Committee you have the ability to stand up for the law abiding citizens of your state. Please do so!
Just a footnote, as a member of Congress could you please present a bill to close down the federally run gated communities and turn them back into prisons? Some would think we are providing criminals with a comfortable respite between crimes. And as an added bonus the criminal may think twice before committing multiple crimes.
Respectfully,
Edward Rodda
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