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Well America what do you think now?
Posted Oct 19th, 2010
USA TODAY – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010 -- 7A
Remember my ad from
October 23, 2008?
(see Previous Posts)
Well America what do you think now?
Was I right?
Democrats were in charge the last two years of President Bush’s term. So folks they’ve been running the Government for “4 years”. And Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi and other
Democrats want 2 more.
WAKE UP!
Vote them out! If you don’t, you will
be poor and your children as well as
your grandchildren will pay an even
higher price.
President Obama,
You asked for ideas on how to cut government spending and how to increase jobs so I’m going to offer my suggestions.
First who am I? I am Chairman/CEO of Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI). Titan makes tires and wheels for farm and construction/earthmoving equipment. We have approximately 3,000 union and non-union employees in the United States. Titan is a collection of closed, bankrupt or money losing companies that we have turned around. We have created great paying jobs in America and yes, these are all manufacturing jobs. Therefore, I’m not some intellectual talking head who has never run anything or created a job. Your czar for manufacturing, Mr. Ron Bloom, knows me well. He has a great intellect, much greater than mine. He’s a Harvard man, but he has never created a job. He will tell you that I have created jobs. He’ll also tell you I ran for the Republican nomination for President in 1996 so I understand a little about politics. I know how all politicians want to be liked, but I don’t care. I just want to get the job done. So here goes, Mr. President.
Government employment is totally out of control. President Franklin D. Roosevelt said government employees should never unionize – that is why they are civil service employees. Freeze all pension plans for civilian employees and put in a 401K plan where government puts in a maximum 6% of an employee’s salary and it is controlled by the employee. Sick pay should be dropped.
Mr. President, did you know that ever since Congress created the Department of Education, America’s schools have gone downhill? Close it – the savings would be $35 billion.
Now that I have the attention of all the intellectual elite, the government should close the State Department or reduce it to a maximum of 1,000 employees. With modern communication we do not need ambassadors. It is a total waste of money. For passports and visas, contract this service out, just make sure it’s a U.S. company in the U.S.
The Department of Agriculture needs big changes. Every county in the United States has a Department of Agriculture office. Let’s close up 80% of them. Remember every state also has its own Agriculture Department. Also, take the food stamp program out of Agriculture. In fact go back to the old program where people received food directly, just the basics. This takes the waste out and no one goes hungry. You should look at moving many departments out of Washington to areas where they actually govern. The Interior Department moves to the West; Agriculture to the Midwest; Commerce to Chicago or Detroit; and the Department of Energy to Texas or Oklahoma. It’s not that hard of a concept and I could continue, but now I need to talk about jobs.
First let’s understand the difference between public companies like Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, Ford, etc. and private companies. It is the private companies that create jobs. The public companies I have listed were all private at one time and run by an entrepreneur. They are all run today by professional managers who are really business politicians. These managers are very smart, but are just like you smooth politicians.
Entrepreneurs are not smooth politicians; they focus on building their business. Professional managers look at building their business but also building their image.
So to really create jobs, here is what needs to be done:
• Lower corporate income tax to 25%. All foreign income, if brought back within 24 months to the United States, should be given credit for taxes paid overseas (maximum 25%). Don’t tax twice.
• All public companies should pay 50% of a pretax profit in dividends. This amount should be deductible to the company. Remember most stock is owned in 401K’s, IRA’s, etc. Companies will now be pressed to expand faster.
• Tax dividends at 25% and tax capital gains at 20%.
• Make all right to work laws national and cap all union dues to a maximum $20 per month. Public employees should pay a maximum of $10 per month.
• Set all depreciation at 20% per year.
Trade is simple. Americans can compete, but if a country puts any restrictions on the U.S.; then we need to put the same restrictions on them. China has stolen from the U.S. If they want access to the U.S. market, then they should play by the same rules, but they don’t, so nail them with a 30% duty until they do. It’s simple. The same should be done with India or any other country. Remember we are the world’s largest market – they need us.
It would be smart to bring home 100% of the U.S. military from Japan, Korea and Europe. Those are big countries so let them spend some of their own money worrying about China or maybe the Chinese will worry about Japan now.
So, Mr. President, I have given you some ideas on how to cut spending and create jobs; that is what you asked for. But I don’t see any chance for improvement because look at who is on your team: Barney Frank, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Is this the best the Democrats have to offer to lead this nation? I would also like to see Congress in session only one week per month unless you call them in. Three weeks per month in their own state or district would open their brains a little.
“The Grizz” Morry Taylor
www.grizztalk.com
www.youtube.com/user/TheGrizzzly
Comments
Posted by Tom Freedom on Oct 19th, 2010
This is aracist blog. Where were you when President Bush was spending like a druken sailor. This is crazy. You people do not want to take us( American people) backward to a dark time in our country. When there was white privilege & minority was @ the back of the bus. The Tea Party is a group of racist that just do not like that our President is African American. Get use to it becuse the country is going forward with or without you. There is plenty of land in Iceland where there is no minorities.
Posted by Lee Richey on Oct 19th, 2010
Dear Mr. Taylor: Kudos to you for placing your ad in USA Today. It is spot on! Your investment will not be in vain (although I am surprised they ran your ad). I have watched as that once great newspaper started leaning so far left I am surprised it hasn't fallen over. I guess even they succumb to capitalist thoughts every now and then. Keep up the good work! Lee
Posted by John Roman on Oct 19th, 2010
Hey Morry Taylor............Remember me....you had better remember? I see your causing trouble......use the address John
Posted by jim philabaum on Oct 19th, 2010
You are a breath of fresh air. Please keep on and my God bless you & your family! Yes I said God bless. Read about your founding fathers! Lets get them Nov.
Posted by john sikorski on Oct 19th, 2010
You hit the nail on the head. Everything you said is 100 % correct. I just happen to be 1 of the lucky ones that is still employed today in this economy that were in. I work in manufactoring and i seen first hand the huge decline in just the past 10 years, not to mention the past 2 years. This is why we, as true AMERICANS, need to take hold of this election, and make the changes that can put us back to prosperity.
Posted by Dave Cole on Oct 19th, 2010
I have no idea how much the ad in USA Today cost but I really appreciated it. I hope and pray the changes in the upcoming election are positive. I have not seen a mention of pulling our troops out of the countries you mentioned, but I fully agree. Some people say "God bless you". I prefer to say "You bless God!"
Posted by shannon thein on Oct 19th, 2010
I read your article in u s a today and I loved it. I couldn't agree more with what you said I would love to post a link to this on my facebook site. I had never heard of you before and I didn't know you had run for President. Thank you for posting such a well written ad.
Posted by jack vasko on Oct 19th, 2010
As former small business owners (retired) my wife and partner have become anti R and D party members and have joined the group that think for themselves, most closely associated with Libertarians. While we agree with you comments in the 10/19 USA TODAY many other government agencies need to be eliminated or privitized. Health care reform must include tort reform and cross state borders access to coverage among other major changes to the existing bill. We like your legislative proposal of one week per month but those folks need to live by the same rules main street does. We don't believe term limits would be necessary if all of the above was implimented. We would like to be in a position to complement your efforts, but we wish you and this country well. Take care; Jack and Donna Vasko Lebanon, Tn.
Posted by Brandon Harris on Oct 19th, 2010
Dear Mr. Morry Taylor: Hello and Good Evening to you, Mr. Taylor! My name is Brandon Harris; I am 36-years of age and I live in Boonville, Indiana. I am a Democratic Socialist and I would like to express my views and opinions to you please. Thank you. I agree with you 100% that we need to get our military out of Korea, Philippines, Colombia, Djibouti, Yemen, Europe, Okinawa and we also need to withdraw from Afghanistan and Iraq. We do not need over 130 military bases all over the world. We do not need to interfere in the internal affairs of every country of the world. We need to stay out of the internal affairs of Iran and let the Iranian people decide what they want for their country. We also need to stop telling these countries what to do. Let the people in their own countries handle their problems. We need to stay out of it. Also, I do not think that every state should be a right to work state because right to work states are restricted rights. I am very pro-union because union jobs pay more money. I would like to thank you for allowing me to contact you regarding these issues. Please send me a response as soon as possible. This will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much and until then, take care, have a pleasant good evening and may God Bless you. Very Sincerely, Brandon Harris
Posted by Mike Dawson on Oct 20th, 2010
Compact fluorescent lamp lighting uses 70-80% less energy than incandescent lamps...and yes, sadly they're made in China. Since you seem to know everything already, you're aware those were business decisions made General Electric and Philips back in the '70's and '80's - much like thousands of greedy businesses in virtually all sectors of our economy. Your lame "wake up" proposals in yesterday's ego-driven USA Today "ad" are merely another example of the counter-productive partisan politics that has permeated throughout this great land. Take a seat - you've had your "say".
Posted by Bill Knudsen on Oct 20th, 2010
Hi Morry, loved your ad in the USA Today. Well said! You have my vote!
Posted by Jeff Hill on Oct 20th, 2010
Great stuff! I wish the people actually running for office of either party made this much sense.
Posted by Arnie Saxon on Oct 22nd, 2010
Why not a say no to China month? All across the U.S.A. we stop buying CHINA for one month...no Chinese made goods. Can we as Americans do it?
Posted by Joe Petronis on Nov 9th, 2010
Morry, are you looking to run again in 2012? We need someone with common sense and real experience. Government is running the country into the ground. Time for a real leader to become president!
Posted by Chris Ruel on Dec 7th, 2010
Morry, I helped you run for President back in 1996 here in NH; you called into my Economics class that I was teaching a few years back. The students loved your presentation over the phone. I want you to know that students/younger people admire what you have to say and actually listen intently; they are looking for leadership. I wanted to let you know that this country needs leadership, responsible leadership that follows the laws of the heart and ultimately common sense. I learned so much from the conversations between you and Bill Kenyan and I will leverage what I learned into leading with common sense and simple rules. Please, keep-up the process of free speech, we need your light in order to provide contrast in many of the wrongs that our current society provides. Please know that people like me and thousands of others here in New Hampshire remember the things you had to say; we would love to see you run for President once again or at least be present on the ballot and give the media a dose or reality at least for a few months here in NH and Iowa. I wonder if you would do well? Please consider running for President again....I would be honered to lead on your behalf and get the word out; it's lots of fun too! Morry, you are one of a kind, and thanks, you made a difference in my life. Best, Chris Ruel
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