Stop. Think. Breathe.

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Barbra Streisand

Singer; Actress; Director; Composer; Activist
Posted: September 14, 2010 05:40 PM


It's not news... many people in our country are suffering. Uncertainty over our economy continues with high unemployment, which in turn has triggered many more home foreclosures. The lack of jobs has left a lot of people understandably angry, fearful and cynical about what they will face in the days ahead.

It's natural to want to stop the pain, to find a fast solution or look for a quick fix to end the agony of the last twenty months. But it took many years (eight) to unravel the policies and regulations that both protected our economy and kept it strong, and it is going to take time to rebuild and restore it.

The patience of the American people has worn thin. However, as we head into a midterm election, we must not make decisions based on frustration or anger, and revert back to the party and the leaders that turned a $236 billion budget surplus left by President Clinton into a $1.2 trillion deficit left by President Bush. We cannot, out of fear, go back to the same party and policies that created this economic meltdown, abused the system, and did little to help those who were left victimized by the greed of Wall Street and the special interests from K Street.

Republicans spent eight years creating and supporting the destructive policies of the Bush Administration, which systematically debilitated the economy as well as weakened our regulatory system. They created the biggest disparity between the ultra rich and the poor, while working to relax and eliminate rules governing banks, corporations, and financial institutions. Now, as we near Election Day, they are again asking hardworking Americans to trust them with their vote. Why should we trust them? They spent twenty months stonewalling the President's efforts to recharge our economy and put Americans back to work.

More at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barbra-streisand/stop-think-breathe_b_716894.html

[babylonsister]

1. I wish you'd add her name. She's a gem. nt

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2. Her name is right under the title line.

[babylonsister]

3. I know that; put it in your title. nt

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5. Sorry, just got your update - can't edit anymore.

[NBachers]

4. That's My Barbra!

Thank you so much