We're So Outa Here!!!!

[Shada]

I wish I lived in Texas!!!

I am so tired of our Government. I am so tired of our Government looking out for other countries... hey!!! What about US?? We are in trouble here... I am tired of our Government taking care of those that come into our Country illegally, while citizens of our country are hurting bad and can get no help, I am tired of our Government allowing American Companies to out-source OUR jobs, I am tired of our Government allowing those same companies to bring their product back into our country without a stiff penalty.

I am tired of hearing about the economy, when OUR Governemt is contributiing and a direct cause to the sad economy going on in our country right now.

I am terrified to see what our outcome will be... what will it take for our Government to see what our Future will be??? The way it is going... there is no future. For our children.. for their children.. where are we heading??

Bottom line is we have to let our voices and concerns heard.

Somebody has to hear us and truly listen and care.

Before it is too late.

I am tired... and scared.

[Marilyn]

Shada, I am so with you on this!!! I share your concerns, and Diana, I share your concerns as well. I'm concerned about punishment our country may receive. With government interference in our lives, where will it end?

I spoke with the manager of a company today that is/was planning on building 4 ethanol plants in Texas. They were announced, the land is there, permits have been obtained, but the mortgage crunch causing economic uncertainty and the combination of high fuel costs and floods resulting in the rising corn prices have the projects on hold and they may be completely cancelled. Banks are unwilling to offer millions of dollars of financing for these ventures when they are already strapped from forclosures and with concerns over the future of corn prices. The ethanol plants were going to help our economy by 1. reducing our dependance on foreign oil, 2. creating jobs for both construction and for permanant operation and maintenance, 3. helping suppliers of materials for construction and maintenance, 4. increasing the tax base in the counties where they would be constructed resulting in more funds for schools and other needs. It's like a catch 22. We can't afford not to build them and can't afford to build them.

We were hoping to sell them valves which would also help the economy.

I don't know the answer. Just wishing there was something that we could do. I'm not sure anyone is really listening. We're not the ones running this country.