Why Ireland should want a Romney Presidency
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A recent “poll” saying 96% of the Irish population would vote for Obama if given the chance, is mystifying to many Irish Americans.
America, more than any other country in the world, has been a shining beacon of light on the hill for millions of Irish emigrants. They left by the boatload and later plane load, for a country of opportunities to those who wanted to work hard to better themselves.
But the secret fuel for that beacon of light on the hill was capitalism. America has been a land of opportunity for anyone who wanted to succeed, in spite of their birth circumstances. America was not saddled with a caste system, or royal class that pre determined ones future.
But over the years, there has been a creeping “entitlement attitude” rising in America. Many special interests with an axe to grind for past unfairness, real or perceived, have spawned a government industry, that doles out “fairness” with pre-selected winners and losers in society.
This attitude coalesced into a political coalition of special interests, helping to elect our last President. The result: More Americans are on public assistance than ever before, the country is spending money it doesn’t have and government is consuming a portion of our GDP at record levels.
A mentality that encourages government “service” by the forgiveness of student loans if you choose a lifetime of working for the government, rather than working in the private sector, sends the message as to where we are headed.
In short, America is pointed towards a socialist European model. The same failed model where government bureaucrats determine what’s best for its citizens.
I was on Irish radio last week and the host asked me: “Would a President Romney be good for Ireland?”
My answer was, an unhesitating yes. The raw truth in President Kennedy’s words many years ago: “A rising tide will lift all boats,” is very evident today.
An economically healthy America will raise the economies of the world, including and especially Ireland. Mitt Romney is not a product of government largesse or government programs, he knows how to ignite America’s moribund economy by encouraging the private sector. See: America is poised for a post Obama comeback.
He has spelled this out in his 5 point economic plan to make America the world’s economic powerhouse.
He will unlock America’s energy resources & make us energy independent.
He will encourage and support school choice for parents and children to break the chains of a failed public education system. America will soon have an educated electorate.
He will encourage fair trade around the world and establish economic zones.
Immediately cut our insane budget deficit, by measuring the value of government programs with the question: Is it worth borrowing money from China to pay for it?
As a member of the private sector for many years Romney sees the many shackles put on America’s small businesses. He will change this and reverse the anti business climate in Washington, with one of encouragement.
There is a clear cut choice for Americans this November and the choice they make will determine the economic climate, not just for Americans, but for the rest of the world.
With a vibrant, bustling, American economic juggernaut, everyone in the free world will enjoy its success. Not only will America remain a place for Irish to emigrate to if they want to try their luck, many Irish may want to stay in Ireland as more economic opportunities arise in the homeland. This is the promise of a Romney presidency.
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Frosty38 | Nov 01, 2012, 05:28 PM EDT
Is this Romney 999 plan?
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Gavin | Oct 22, 2012, 08:31 PM EDT
Second that....Utter tripe
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Reilleyfam | Oct 22, 2012, 02:54 PM EDT
Utter tripe.
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TayandCake | Oct 22, 2012, 01:59 PM EDT
Republicans seem to be more relaxed and down to earth, whereas the Democrats seem to be mad at everything.
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Monsoonman | Oct 22, 2012, 01:56 PM EDT
The headline article on IC this morning by Marc Coleman, says it all about the Irish media...They are useful idiots for the US democrat party and stuff the poor knucklheads on IC with all sorts of disinformation. Read his piece and learn who the real democrat party is, just what Obama really is. then see who would be a better President for Ireland....It really is pitiful to read the ignorance by many of your posters....though it can be said it is not your fault, it is the swill that is called news that has shaped your opinion.
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oreillymv | Oct 22, 2012, 12:23 PM EDT
96% of Irish people agree on something,That in itself is amazing.The african-american community have similliar numbers.I have lived the last four years thru the President Obama America and hope for four more.Romney is an elitist in my opinion with no core,no soul if you will.A Romney america would bring austerity on a massive scale not only for the short term but for generations.Social security and medicare would be gone.Am I my brothers keeper?
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kerry214 | Oct 22, 2012, 02:04 AM EDT
Once more I'll ask you Ed, So the "Nuns On A Bus" are wrong ? Romney is a liar, his wife thinks serving a Mormon mission is the same as serving in the military. Romney to refresh your memory, supported the Viet Nam War, but when he got called up for the draft, he suddenly went on a Mormon Mission to France, where he lived in castle and had a French Chief. Aid the fact he hides in money in the Caymen Islands & Switzerland. And the Grinning Fool wants to run for President, or I should say is trying to buy the Presidency.
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irsh-eyes | Oct 21, 2012, 10:50 PM EDT
Romney Presidency would be bad for america and bad for ireland,the economy is doing badly,is because his company and other companies shipped jobs to china,now he wants to ship them to south america,rebulcan congress has crushed the american dream,and is run by the right wing tea party,the republicans stopped regulation on the financhil market,look at the world mess,how many wars dd they start,the wars are bankrupting america,republcans want to kill unions so everyone will work for minimum wage,in florida republicans,are trying to cut even the minimum wage,you will see another war with iran,with republicans in power,which wll cost another trillion dollars,the democcrats always welcomed the irish and brought out the lottery that brought many of us here.In March 2007, Congressman Bob Goodlatte (Republcan-VA) introduced H.R. 1430, which would eliminate the diversity visa program. In June 2007, the U.S. House passed H.R. 2764 to eliminate funding for the program, and the Senate did likewise in September.vote no to republcans vote no to Romney
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Seanmor | Oct 21, 2012, 08:21 PM EDT
It is my understanding that S.S. recipients are included in Romney's 47% who receive government assistance. I am beneficiary of S.S. (and Medicare) because during my working years which began at age 19, I paid into the S.S. fund. But I agree with Romney's opposition to perpetual hand-outs to able-vbodied adults, including illegal aliens. Nixon said: "America is a great country, not because of what government did for people, but because of what peole did for themselves". Welfare payments to the unemployed able-bodied is provided by taxing hard working indistrious people is a "redistribution of the nation's wealth", the policy on which Obama campaigned in 2008 - and won.
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