Congress adjourned without extending the Bush Tax Cuts... What an act of cowardice. They decided to push it off until after the elections so their constituents won't know where they stand, which keeps us in the dark while Americans try to make an informed choice on November 2nd!
The Obama Administration continues to chastise the rich as villians and give people the impression we would have to borrow $700 billion to allow the rich to keep their portion of the cuts.
Here are some facts... Before the Bush Tax Cuts took effect, the top 1% of income earners paid 19% of all taxes. After the tax cuts took effect, they paid 36% of all taxes. The top 10% income earners paid 49% of all taxes paid before the cuts and after the tax cuts took effect, they paid a whopping 68% of all taxes paid.
These are the people who help create jobs and stimulate our economy! Why do we want to further burden them. And don't be mislead, if the tax cuts are not extended, every American will see a higher income tax bill in spite of Mr. Obama's pledge not to raise taxes on the middle class.
Congress is spending like never before and it has to stop!
~ Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Small Business Is Up Against The FUD Factor
I recently watched an interview with Bernie Marcus, founder of Home Depot. He talks about the disconnect between the current administration and small businesses. He points out that the package for small business Mr. Obama is pushing won't help small business... as an example, accelerated depreciation isn't going to help the restaurant owner. It's geared towards big businesses like General Electric, not the small businesses across our nation.
Bernie goes on to say that like me, he wants to see tax cuts for small business and he's all for keeping the "Bush Tax Cuts" in place! While the Administration would argue that only a small % of small business would benefit, Bernie tells it like it is... the Obama Administration is surrounded by the likes of Timothy Geithner & Larry Summers giving him economic advice when both have spent their lives in academia and haven't ever owned their own business. Obama doesn't have one business person advising him who could speak to business people!
We hear that banks aren't loaning money to small business. Bernie debunks that myth, just as I have heard from bankers across District 7. Banks are more than willing to loan to small business. Small business isn't willing to borrow. Why? Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt or as it's called, "The FUD factor".
Small business does not trust the future...they have no idea what's coming. New regulations are coming down the pike almost daily. They can't plan... they have no idea what Obamacare will cost them. They know that the Administration wants to hike taxes, so they wonder how this will impact their cash flow. They fear the national debt and deficit and worry whether inflation will raise its ugly head from so much borrowing.
The bottom line is we have to get rid of the 3 Legged Monster I talk about all the time and let small businesses grow and prosper. With it will come jobs and a stronger economy.
Watch Bernie Marcus' interview on my You Tube Channel
~ Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
Bernie goes on to say that like me, he wants to see tax cuts for small business and he's all for keeping the "Bush Tax Cuts" in place! While the Administration would argue that only a small % of small business would benefit, Bernie tells it like it is... the Obama Administration is surrounded by the likes of Timothy Geithner & Larry Summers giving him economic advice when both have spent their lives in academia and haven't ever owned their own business. Obama doesn't have one business person advising him who could speak to business people!
We hear that banks aren't loaning money to small business. Bernie debunks that myth, just as I have heard from bankers across District 7. Banks are more than willing to loan to small business. Small business isn't willing to borrow. Why? Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt or as it's called, "The FUD factor".
Small business does not trust the future...they have no idea what's coming. New regulations are coming down the pike almost daily. They can't plan... they have no idea what Obamacare will cost them. They know that the Administration wants to hike taxes, so they wonder how this will impact their cash flow. They fear the national debt and deficit and worry whether inflation will raise its ugly head from so much borrowing.
The bottom line is we have to get rid of the 3 Legged Monster I talk about all the time and let small businesses grow and prosper. With it will come jobs and a stronger economy.
Watch Bernie Marcus' interview on my You Tube Channel
~ Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Economic Summit in Richmond - Bring Out The Shining Star
I just finished up with attending the Economic Summit in Richmond! The business community is very optimistic about Richmond and its future... a feeling I strongly share!
During the summit, we did an exercise in groups to answer some questions...
What should we continue to do in Richmond?
Overwhelmingly, the answer was collaborate and gather to seek solutions and ideas. That's just what I have advocated and done in my campaign and will continue to do once elected. Listen to the constituents!
What is something we should begin doing?
Tell the positive side of the story as Richmond has plenty to offer! Likewise, that's what I've found as I have campaigned over the last year and a half and learned more about Richmond. From a business standpoint Richmond has an excellent labor pool, a good manufacturing base and good transporation and logistics, all things that businesses look for in locating their facilities.
What is it we should stop doing?
Overwhelmingly again the business leaders said...Stop Procrastinating and do something! It simply underlines what people have been saying... George Miller has had 35 years to make a difference and hasn't gotten it done! I'm ready to help showcase Richmond as the shining star by the shore that it should be. There are so many positives about Richmond and with my help, it will shine brightly!
~ Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
During the summit, we did an exercise in groups to answer some questions...
What should we continue to do in Richmond?
Overwhelmingly, the answer was collaborate and gather to seek solutions and ideas. That's just what I have advocated and done in my campaign and will continue to do once elected. Listen to the constituents!
What is something we should begin doing?
Tell the positive side of the story as Richmond has plenty to offer! Likewise, that's what I've found as I have campaigned over the last year and a half and learned more about Richmond. From a business standpoint Richmond has an excellent labor pool, a good manufacturing base and good transporation and logistics, all things that businesses look for in locating their facilities.
What is it we should stop doing?
Overwhelmingly again the business leaders said...Stop Procrastinating and do something! It simply underlines what people have been saying... George Miller has had 35 years to make a difference and hasn't gotten it done! I'm ready to help showcase Richmond as the shining star by the shore that it should be. There are so many positives about Richmond and with my help, it will shine brightly!
~ Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Now This Is A Government Program I Can Get Behind!
Eric Cantor and fellow Republicans have started a new program "You Cut" which enables ordinary citizens like you and me to have a voice in where we want to see the fat cut from federal spending.
You can vote online or by text via your cell phone and can suggest cuts you'd like to see.What a novel idea... listen to the people! It's about time!
Give it a look and then vote. Let's see if our ideas and suggested cuts can make a difference! See more by clicking here.
Wishing you the best this Labor Day!
~ Rick
Lead by Example, Lead with Courage, Serve those You Lead
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
My First Debate With George Miller
Tuesday, I stepped in the ring with the 35-year incumbent heavy weight champ of District 7, George Miller. We had a half hour debate hosted by the Diablo Valley League of Women’s Voters. I had no idea what to expect. There was no audience, only TV crews. No staff was allowed, I was alone. All I could take with me were my wits and 21 years of military experience as a combat pilot into the unknown. Miller had all the advantages, he should have knocked me cold. I am sure that was his intent.
I am happy to announce, I am standing taller than ever and delivered quite a few blows myself to a title holder that has not had to defend his crown for quite some time.
Here is how the debate unfolded: Miller droned on-and-on about all his supposed accomplishments. He tried to monopolize the debate and was cut off several times by the moderator, Lisa Vorderbrueggen of the Contra Costa Times. I held my ground while championing common sense and fiscal responsibility.
When I said cutting food stamps to pay for his 26 billion dollar bailout was wrong, all he could do was say he “hoped” to replace the funding. When I told him cutting the funding to the troops was wrong and brought to mind the unfunded Continental Army freezing at Valley Forge while wrapping their bloody feet in the snow, all he could do was prattle about his opinion being right. When I told him his health care bill was the wrong way to reform our system and that the first priority should have been saving the $100 BILLION a year of fraud in Medicare, all he could do is say his amendment would save millions – not good enough George, only pennies on the dollar of what we should be saving. He also said his government run healthcare would save us money. REALLY? I countered that such a promise by our inefficient government doing anything cheaper was empty.
And finally in our closing statements, he spoke so quickly and angrily about all he has done for us, I could barely understand him as I sat 3 feet away. In my statement I dismissed all the government handouts he has so proudly paid for with borrowed money by pointing out the 13 trillion dollar debt that grows by over 2 million dollars every minute of every day. I declared we must rein in government spending so we can afford what we have. I pledged that fiscal responsibility will be my priority number one as our district’s representative, so that we can save this country from the economic cliff Miller has steered us towards. And finally, I proclaimed I will represent all of my constituents whether they are Democrat, Independent or Republican just as I had defended all American’s while serving in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.
George Miller took his best shot, and I am still standing. I look forward to round two on September 8th, as we debate again at Travis Credit Union’s headquarters at 1 Travis Way, Vacaville from 6-7pm. (doors open at 530). After this last debate, the choice is clear – George Miller and more of the same, or Rick Tubbs and a new direction for our country that leads to responsible and accountable government for all Americans and our dreams.
As soon as I receive a copy of the tape, we will post it on our website for you to see. In the meantime, it will be run on cable TV as follows:
Concord TV Channel 28: 8/28, 8/30 & 8/31 at 4PM; 9/1 at 2PM
CCTV Comcast Channel 27, Astound Channel 32 & ATT U-verse Channel 99:
9/2-6PM, 9/5-9PM, 9/9-8PM, 9/13-8PM, 9/19-9PM & 9/27-9PM
~ Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
I am happy to announce, I am standing taller than ever and delivered quite a few blows myself to a title holder that has not had to defend his crown for quite some time.
Here is how the debate unfolded: Miller droned on-and-on about all his supposed accomplishments. He tried to monopolize the debate and was cut off several times by the moderator, Lisa Vorderbrueggen of the Contra Costa Times. I held my ground while championing common sense and fiscal responsibility.
When I said cutting food stamps to pay for his 26 billion dollar bailout was wrong, all he could do was say he “hoped” to replace the funding. When I told him cutting the funding to the troops was wrong and brought to mind the unfunded Continental Army freezing at Valley Forge while wrapping their bloody feet in the snow, all he could do was prattle about his opinion being right. When I told him his health care bill was the wrong way to reform our system and that the first priority should have been saving the $100 BILLION a year of fraud in Medicare, all he could do is say his amendment would save millions – not good enough George, only pennies on the dollar of what we should be saving. He also said his government run healthcare would save us money. REALLY? I countered that such a promise by our inefficient government doing anything cheaper was empty.
And finally in our closing statements, he spoke so quickly and angrily about all he has done for us, I could barely understand him as I sat 3 feet away. In my statement I dismissed all the government handouts he has so proudly paid for with borrowed money by pointing out the 13 trillion dollar debt that grows by over 2 million dollars every minute of every day. I declared we must rein in government spending so we can afford what we have. I pledged that fiscal responsibility will be my priority number one as our district’s representative, so that we can save this country from the economic cliff Miller has steered us towards. And finally, I proclaimed I will represent all of my constituents whether they are Democrat, Independent or Republican just as I had defended all American’s while serving in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.
George Miller took his best shot, and I am still standing. I look forward to round two on September 8th, as we debate again at Travis Credit Union’s headquarters at 1 Travis Way, Vacaville from 6-7pm. (doors open at 530). After this last debate, the choice is clear – George Miller and more of the same, or Rick Tubbs and a new direction for our country that leads to responsible and accountable government for all Americans and our dreams.
As soon as I receive a copy of the tape, we will post it on our website for you to see. In the meantime, it will be run on cable TV as follows:
Concord TV Channel 28: 8/28, 8/30 & 8/31 at 4PM; 9/1 at 2PM
CCTV Comcast Channel 27, Astound Channel 32 & ATT U-verse Channel 99:
9/2-6PM, 9/5-9PM, 9/9-8PM, 9/13-8PM, 9/19-9PM & 9/27-9PM
~ Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The President Was Correct When He Said They Have The “Right” To Build a Mosque Near Ground Zero.
However, decency must accompany those rights. Our rights allow us to be offensive to anyone at anytime, but common decency keeps us from such destructive behavior.
Building a Mosque on the very grounds where 19 fanatic Muslims killed nearly three thousand people in their quest to follow the teachings they learned in a mosque is terribly offensive and lacks any shred of common decency or respect for the loss this country and those families experienced that horrible day.
And what is worse, our president has the gall to say he will not comment on the wisdom of building a mosque near Ground Zero. He won’t comment!? As the President of the United States of America, he should be the first to comment and be the leader of this great nation, but instead he choose to remain silent. He shrank from his duty to lead us in our time of need. That is just cowardice and America deserves better. I will comment on the wisdom of ignoring all common decency and completely disrespecting the loss of 3,000 innocent lives. It is wrong! It should not be done and shame on those who are trying to make it happen. It rubs salt in a healing wound and does nothing to bring peace or reconciliation. If that mosque is built, it will stand as a monument to the Muslim hijackers that brought misery to an entire nation. It will not be a triumph of tolerance or an exercise of American rights. It will be a constant reminder of what and who caused our pain that day. One of the most basic lessons of freedom is, “Just because you have a right to do something, doesn’t mean you should.” There has never been an more appropriate time to exercise this discretion.
-Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
Building a Mosque on the very grounds where 19 fanatic Muslims killed nearly three thousand people in their quest to follow the teachings they learned in a mosque is terribly offensive and lacks any shred of common decency or respect for the loss this country and those families experienced that horrible day.
And what is worse, our president has the gall to say he will not comment on the wisdom of building a mosque near Ground Zero. He won’t comment!? As the President of the United States of America, he should be the first to comment and be the leader of this great nation, but instead he choose to remain silent. He shrank from his duty to lead us in our time of need. That is just cowardice and America deserves better. I will comment on the wisdom of ignoring all common decency and completely disrespecting the loss of 3,000 innocent lives. It is wrong! It should not be done and shame on those who are trying to make it happen. It rubs salt in a healing wound and does nothing to bring peace or reconciliation. If that mosque is built, it will stand as a monument to the Muslim hijackers that brought misery to an entire nation. It will not be a triumph of tolerance or an exercise of American rights. It will be a constant reminder of what and who caused our pain that day. One of the most basic lessons of freedom is, “Just because you have a right to do something, doesn’t mean you should.” There has never been an more appropriate time to exercise this discretion.
-Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Federal Workers Earning Twice As Much As Private Sector
Federal workers now earn twice that of the private sector. This is just another glaring example of the unsustainable path this government is on. That huge federal salary is paid for by your taxes!
Government jobs are now 52% (OVER HALF) of all the new jobs created in this country. We cannot afford this maddness. Government is too big, too expensive and will crumble under its own weight if we don't do something about it now.
George Miller continues to grow government. I will represent you by bringing government spending under control. Fiscal responsibilty is not a slogan, it is a missing necessity in our Congress.
-Rick
George Miller continues to grow government. I will represent you by bringing government spending under control. Fiscal responsibilty is not a slogan, it is a missing necessity in our Congress.
-Rick
Voting for YOU--Balancing the Budget for US!
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