Last night the Knox County Republican
Committee had a meeting that included Michael Collins, Jethro Pease,
Carole Gartley, Les Fossel, Bob Carter, Chris Rector and Bruce
Poliquin – Maine's State Treasurer.
The meeting started with Bruce who was
articulate, engaging and funny. He also laid out what was on the line
for the candidates running for office. Bruce’s speech lasted almost
30 minutes in which he covered a wide range of issues that concern
Maine's citizens.
Bruce gave encouragement to those that
attended the meeting by saying “Look at all of these signs...
everybody look at what you've done” and pointed out all of the
signs and work that the volunteers have done for the Republican party
in Knox County.
He asked the audience “Who saw Obama
get nailed” which brought a lot of applause from those attending.
Bruce also pointed out that “things
are changing in this state.. the reasons things are changing is
because we are doing it differently from the characters in DC”. He
went on to point out what everyone knows what the problems and issues
are. Everyone knows that our government is too big. What happens with
big government? Bruce went on to explain that government will have to
charge a fortune in taxes and fees to pay for things. The issue is
that in doing so we draw business investment away, jobs are drawn
away and out kids end up leaving. What is left? Nothing but a series
of fiscal calamities. Greece is a prime example of this very reality.
Bruce Poliquin went on and discussed
the National debt as being a 600 lb Gorilla. When the interest rates
start to go up we will be saddled with a spike in interest payments.
The Gorilla is a beast that is in need of being tamed. To tame this
beast is going to require reform. Can reform be done? As Bruce
pointed out – yes it can – and he gave an example right here in
Maine where government has been able to eliminate 41% of the pension
debt. 41%.
What would happen if this mess was
fixed? A renaissance. Our country would go through a renaissance
where business investment and employment would come together.
Investing in business makes them grow, business expands, more people
are hired and incomes go up. This idea makes sense and the enthusiasm
as displayed by the crowd was resounding.
One of the major points that Bruce
Poliquin was making was that in the last few years we have turned
this state around. Maine is spending less and borrowing less
according to Bruce. There is fiscal responsibility that is being
introduced to the state on a level that has not been seen for
decades. Supporting the Republican candidates in Maine come November
6 will ensure that Maine continues down the path of fiscal
responsibility and that what we have gained will not be lost.
