A Footnote to Yesterday's Post---

I wondered this morning if yesterday I had mislead you, my readers, by simplifying the complexity of handling our nation's jobs vs. cuts problems.  So I was greatly relieved when my original conclusions were verified in this morning's Post-Crescent (Appleton's daily newspaper) by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in his report yesterday to the Congressional Economic Committee.  The newspaper reported this from his remarks:   

"The economic recovery 'is close to faltering'....The biggest factor depressing consumer confidence  is poor job growth.  'We need to make sure that the recovery continues and doesn't drop back and that the unemployment rate continues to fall downward'....Bernanke reiterated his warning that lawmakers should not cut spending sharply while the economy is weak."

I think we have to rise above political maneuvering and posturing by both parties, listen to the experts, and urge our elected officials to forget party politics and do what is best for our country's people.  I welcome your thoughts on this.

Margaret