Inaugural post

We are increasingly frustrated by the misconception that Republicans are supposed to be for limited government, less spending, and lower taxes. It's time to correct this mistaken belief. The reality is our government cannot carry out its programs unless it shares in our earnings. The government needs our money to do good things, and the more we are taxed the more good things the government can do for us.

We are the antithesis of COAST. They believe you should keep more of what you earn. We do not. The government needs this money more than you do. This blog will primarily focus on local issues of Greater Cincinnati and will also look at Ohio and Federal issues from time to time. You can just look around our area and see the fruits of wise policies that raise taxes and spending.

Former Governor Bob Taft, with the support of Congressman Jean Schmidt, greatly increased taxes and spending and those policies gave us the great economy we have in Ohio today. Former Commissioners Bob Bedinghaus, Tommy Neyer, and John Dowlin engineered the Sales Tax increase and lease agreement that gave us 2 world class stadiums and developed The Banks. Because of their foresight, downtown Cincinnati has been reborn and the fiscal and economic state of Hamilton County has never been stronger!

The purpose of this blog is three-fold:

1. Promote policies to raise taxes and increase government spending. In the near term, we will work hard to make sure voters know why they need to support the $800 million Sales Tax increase for a $198 million new jail and $160 million in new social programs.

2. Support Republicans who understand the need for higher taxes and more spending. Our most notable favorites would have to be Si Leis, Leslie Ghiz, Jean Schmidt, and George Voinovich, but there are many others who will receive their proper recognition.

3. Expose Republicans who want to limit government by letting you keep more of what you earn. Such enemies of the treasury include Steve Chabot, Tom Brinkman, Pat DeWine, and Chris Monzel. We will work overtime to raise awareness of their disruptive efforts to lower your taxes.