Is this whats coming to America?

There is growing anger being displayed in Europe over austerity measures. People are upset with spending cuts by various governments and the threat of increased taxes.

There are budget crisis and governments no longer have the resources needed to cover the expenses associated with years of very generous entitlements. The protests that we are witnessing are coming about because many that will be impacted claim their livelihoods will be compromised by these changes. Unions are showing solidarity with the protesters - often encouraging them. They claim the protests are necessary to show the scale of opposition to these austerity measures. Governments are feeling the squeeze between what they know has to happen and what the protesters are demanding. There is not a lot of room to maneuver.

Is this what we can expect to happen here in America? Today we find ourselves on the edge of a cliff - teetering one way or another. Come January America will either fall over the cliff or get pulled back. In either case we as a country will find ourselves having to make some very unpleasant decisions. We run the very real risk of taking the path that Europe is going down. We cannot, though, continue upon the path that we find ourselves on. Raising taxes and cutting back so that we can live within our means is the only way to get us out of the hole we are slipping into.

There are going to be some very tough decisions that our leaders will be making. Decisions that will affect the entitlements that many in this country have become dependent upon. Pensions that can not be funded in the manner that they once were. There seems to be three options available to us:

1. Raise taxes on those that are still paying taxes. Do this across the board. There should not be any segment that gets a free ride. Raising taxes will in theory keep the entitlements that are out there and would cause the least harm to those receiving them.

2. Raise taxes and reduce entitlements. Do this across the board. As above no segment of society should get a free ride. Everyone will feel the pain.

3. Raise taxes, reduce entitlements and encourage job growth. The idea of getting more people on a payroll and paying taxes means in theory that taxes would not have to be raised as much and entitlements would not have to be reduced as much.

There are many ideas that could work - what is not working are the current ideas because it is only delaying what is inevitable - what we are seeing in Europe. If that is what this country wants then I suspect we will be seeing it soon. America is not like this - I hope

There is an image problem for the GOP – Grand Old Party – and that in itself is part of the problem.

Republicans took a hammering this past election across the board. We want your opinion on what worked – on the national, state and local levels. We also want to know what didn't work. Then finally what should change for Republicans – to appeal to more people. To convince those that are on the edge to look to conservative ideas and ideals.

The hammering that the party took ends with this election. We need to learn from what happened with this election so that it does not happen again. Republicans need to market themselves better. We want your thoughts.

Please comment here or email us at RepubliCANofME@gmail.com

There is a little over 1400 days until the next election.

Does District 94 candidate Terry Hayes have your interest at hand - or her own?

With this election it may be time for District Candidate 94 Terry Hayes to retire. It would appear that Terry has lost sight of who she works for – you and I. Instead as we have been finding out Terry Hayes has been working to promote the interest of her business and profession – that of Guardian ad litem.

For the past year there has been growing controversy over the management and oversight of Guardians ad litem. There have been two reports one in 2006 and the other this year that draws attention to this fact. Terry Hayes feels otherwise. Why shouldn't she – she has a business that caters to Guardians ad litem, she is a member of the Guardian ad litem Institute (a trade organization that promotes the interest of Guardians ad litem – which is often contrary to the child’s best interest) and in her position as the minority whip leader Terry has used her position to get any and all correspondence relating to Guardians ad litem.

Is this what Augusta needs? A candidate that shamelessly promotes her interest over those of her constituency. District 94 deserves to represented by someone who will look out for their interest. Tim Turner offers a fresh perspective for District 94 as a man with integrity and honor. Vote Terry Hayes out in District 94 this election cycle.

District 94 candidate Tim Turner - a candidate for the people

If there is a race where change would benefit Maine it is the race in District 94. This race pits Rep. Terry Hayes vs. new comer Tim Turner. Terry Hayes is running for a forth term and it is clear that the focus she had in the past has been lost. Terry Hayes in our opinion has thrown the values she entered into her position with years ago, away. It is time for a fresh take, a fresh face in Augusta. Tim Turner offers values that are badly needed in Augusta. He has the interests of the people at hand. Terry? While Terry Hayes gives the appearance of working for the people in reality Terry Hayes appears to use her influential position for political and economic gain. Does Maine need more cronyism or is it time to retire Terry so that Maine can give new ideas and direction a chance to grow. Vote Republican, vote for change vote for our future - Support Tim Turner November 6.