A letter from Grandpa

Subject: A letter from Grandpa Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:37 am

A LETTER FROM GRANDPA!

(This is different than what you'd expect.)

John is 63 years old and owns his own business. He is a life-long Republican and sees his dream of
retiring next year is now all, but gone. With the stock market crashing and all the new taxes coming
his way, John knows he will be working more for a good number of years.

John has a Grand-daughter named, Ashley. She is a recent college grad. She drives a late model car
and wears all the latest fashions. She, also, likes going out and eating out a lot. Ashley campaigned
hard for Obama. After he won the election, she made sure her Grandfather (and all other Republican
family members) received more than an earful, on how the world is going to be a much better place,
now that Obama won the election.

Ashley recently found herself short of cash and cannot pay her bills, again. As she has done many other
times in the past, she emailed her Grandfather, asking for some financial help. Here is Grandpa's reply:

Sweetheart:

I am replying to your request for more money. Ashley, you know I love you dearly and am sympathetic
to your financial plight. Unfortunately, times have changed. With the election of President Obama, your
Grandmother and I have had to set forth a bold new economic plan of our own.... the 'Ashley Economic Plan'.

Let me explain: Your grandmother and I are highly productive, wage-earning tax payers. As you know,
we have lived a comfortable life and in return have forgone many things, like fancy vacations, luxury cars,
etc. We have worked hard and were looking forward to retiring soon. But, that plan has changed.

Your president is significantly raising our personal and business taxes. He says it is so he can give our
hard earned money to other people.. Do you know what this means, Ashley? It means less income for us.
Less income means we must cut back on many business and personal expenditures. One example is, we
were forced to let go of our receptionist today. You know her. She always gave you candy when you visited
my office. Did you know she worked for us for the past 18 years? Unfortunately, I can't afford her anymore.
That is a taste of the business side.

Some personal economic effects of Obama's new taxation policies include none other than you. You know
very well that over the years your grandmother and I have given you thousands of dollars in cash, tuition
assistance, food, housing, clothing, gifts, etc., etc. By your vote, you have chosen another family over ours
for help. Judging from your email requesting more money, I recommend you call 202-456-1111. That is
the direct telephone number for the White House.

You, yourself, repeatedly told me I was foolish voting Republican. You said, Mr. Obama is going to be the
people's president and is going to help every American live a better life. Based upon everything you have
told me and things we heard from him as he campaigned, I am sure Mr. Obama will be happy to send a
check, or transfer money, into your checking account. Have him call me for the transaction and account
numbers, which by now, I know by heart.

Perhaps, you now can understand what I have been saying for all my life: Those who vote for the president
should consider what the impact of an election will be on the nation as a whole, and not just be concerned
with what they can get for themselves (welfare, etc.). What Obama voters don't seem to realize is all of the
"government's" money he is 'redistributing' to illegal aliens and non-taxpaying Americans (deemed "less
fortunate") comes from tax money collected from income tax-paying families. Remember how you told me,
"Only the richest of the rich will be affected"? Guess what, honey? Because of our business, your grandmother
and I are now considered to be the richest of the rich. On paper, it might look that way. But in the real world,
we are far from it. But, as you said while campaigning for Obama, some people will have to carry more of the
burden so all of America can prosper. You understand what that means, right? It means that raising taxes on
productive people results in them having less money. Less money for everything, including granddaughters.

Congratulations on your choice for "change". For future reference, I encourage you to attempt to add up the
total value of the gifts and money you've received from us over the years, and compare it to what you expect to
get over the next four years from Mr. Obama.

Remember, we love you dearly, but from now on you'll need to call the number referenced above when you
need help.

Good luck, Sweetheart.

Love,
Grandpa.

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So true