Still not listening!

The majority of Americans want both spending cuts and a Balanced Budget Amendment.

Notice, I said spending cuts. This does not mean that Americans want spending cuts and tax increases to deal with the deficit issue - they want spending cuts - they do not want tax increases.

I do not want any tax increases on anyone other than those in the very top tax bracket. And, since this administration likes to parse every word, I define a tax increase as anything that increases the amount of taxes that I am required to pay. So, those thoughts of getting rid of the mortgage interest tax deduction had better be reconsidered. If my taxes go up, I will be sure to vote against anyone who was party to raising those taxes. I don't have an issue with raising the top tax rate from 33% to 38%, if that is what the Democrats want in exchange for the spending cuts and Balanced Budget Amendment. But, I am absolutely not in favor of anything else that will result in increased taxes.

Mr. President, how can you ignore the American people once again? The polling data is very clear: Americans want spending cuts and a Balanced Budget Amendment. Yet, you go onto national television telling the American people that you are trying very hard to get the Republicans to agree to a solution. Huh? The congress has already passed what the American people want. Are you not listening! Did you not learn anything from the 2010 election?

If the American people ever needed better evidence that this President is putting his own agenda above the will of the American people, you now have it. Let's look at the events for the last couple of months.

In May, the US hit its debt ceiling. Did the administration make any attempt to cut spending? No - there is no evidence that spending has been reduced. When you are at your debt limit, should you continue to borrow? Well, I don't think so. And, it is obvious the American people think that spending cuts and a Balanced Budget Amendment are the key to solving the debt ceiling crisis.

What have the Democrats done? Well, the Senate put together the "gang of six", as a compromise approach. And, as expected, the Conservatives were all over this plan as not being a good plan. In the mean time, Congress passes Cut, Cap and Balance. And, what do the Democrats do - nothing? Reid calls this irresponsible legislation, and refused to allow a vote. Then, the President goes on television to tell the American people that he is upset because Boehner will not compromise. The President claims that he has offered a compromise that is much better than the "gang of six" plan, and, that he does not understand why the Republicans will not compromise. Seriously? Mr. Boehner, don't you dare blink!

You have to look closely at the President's tactics here. First, the senate puts together the "gang of six", and, Reid blocks the vote. Then, the President comes up with a plan that is "better" than the plan from the "gang of six". This is a classic bait and switch. And, I suspect this administration thought they would get away with it.

Congress has already passed the Cut, Cap and Balance. This is what the American people want. So, if the President and Mr. Reid were really listening to the American people, they would get behind this plan. But, once again the Democrats are ignoring the will of the American people. After all, the American people are stupid, and, its up to the Democrats to save them from themselves. Getting the picture here?

It's time for action. Everyone needs to contact their Senators, and let them know that you will not tolerate ignoring the will of the American people any longer. We have a real opportunity for spending cuts and a Balanced Budget Amendment. Please, take a few moments to call and write your Senator. We need to put pressure on these folks, to ensure they do what they are supposed to do: represent the will of the American people.

Call and write now! Make them listen!