In just a few hours, the first half of 2009 will end and we'll roll immediately into the second half.
At the top of my agenda for the second half - in addition to continuing to build my business and make sales - is the defeat of the so-called "Cap and Trade" bill.
I called Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) this morning, and his office said that he hadn't formed an opinion on the bill yet. What? Hadn't formed an opinion? I suggested he get on board and oppose this. My message was duly noted.
Then I tried calling Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) all afternoon. From 12 until 5, the phone registered a fast busy - as if off the hook or jammed. I hope it was jammed with people trying to pursuade him to vote "no." When I called back after hours, I got a recording that the mailbox was full.
Congress has dictated the terms during the first half of 2009: TARP 2, bailouts, GM acquisition, csar after csar created - and now this. If Congress thinks we don't care or don't notice, get ready for the second half.
Anyone want to wager who has the most points on the boad at the end of the second half?
Hint: go with the underdog.
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