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Democrats have no budget

In an April 1 letter to the editor, Norm Ellefson blames recent increases in gas, cable TV and drugs on Republicans, even though they’ve not been in control of our country for over three years. Ellefson also states that Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget proposal will add to the deficit. Ryan’s proposal is far more realistic than President Obama’s and would in fact do more to reduce the deficit.

Ryan’s proposal passed the House by 228-191. Obama’s was defeated 414-0, without one Democrat voting for it! Meanwhile, in the Senate, Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid has refused to submit a budget for 1,065 days, even though it is required by law.

President Obama had two years of Democratic control to enact any legislation he wished. What we got was a failed stimulus, adding trillions to the debt, a health care law that will add more trillions to the deficit, and is probably going to be found unconstitutional, and constant whining that it’s all President George W. Bush’s fault.

If you don’t mind living large now and leaving the mess for your grandkids, follow Ellefson’s advice, by all means.

Hal R. Dixon

Spokane

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