On July 18, 2013 Detroit, Michigan became the largest city in American history to declare bankruptcy after a decades-long love affair with Big Government policies.
Some are now calling for a federal bailout, forcing American taxpayers to pony up to pay for Detroit’s massive debt.
As I said when asked about this possibility recently, “Over my dead body.”
If you agree, it’s absolutely vital you sign your "NO BAILOUT!" petition IMMEDIATELY.
Without the action of good folks like you, I truly fear what you and I see happening to Detroit could very well be the future of our country.
Once a shining, vibrant city, the statistics now coming out of Detroit are alarming:
>>> Detroit was America’s fourth largest city in the 1960s with a population of 1.8 million. Today, the city’s population has decreased to just over 700,000;
>>> Average police response time in Detroit is nearly one hour, and just 8.7% of crimes are solved;
>>> Detroit’s municipal debt stands at more than $18 BILLION – or over $25,000 per man, woman, and child. In fact, in just four years, $0.65 of every dollar taken in taxes would go to pay off debt.
Now, American taxpayers – already being bilked by big spending politicians in BOTH parties – are being asked to cover the tab.
With nearly $17 TRILLION in national debt, can we even afford it?
You and I both know the answer is “NO!”
Not only that, but whether it’s bailouts of private companies, banks, or local governments, all bailouts ever end up doing is encouraging irresponsibility and mismanagement.
And hardworking families and small businesses – often those struggling to make ends meet – pay the price.
Yet too often our politicians in Washington, D.C. just don’t listen.
Taxpayers are viewed as nothing more than ATM machines politicians use to pay for whatever outrage they come up with next.
My question is, who’s going to bail out Washington, D.C.?
Unless you and I start fighting back, the answer to that question is you and me.
The good news is, the last round of automotive and bank bailouts under TARP launched the Tea Party.
More members of Congress than ever in recent memory are joining me in saying “not so fast” when it comes to handing out even more of our tax dollars.
But more must be done.
So won’t you please sign your “NO BAILOUT!” petition IMMEDIATELY?
And, if you can, please agree to a generous contribution today.
With Congress set to go on its August recess, there’s never been a better time for my colleagues to start hearing from the folks back home.
You and I need to send a loud-and-clear message that not only must the bailouts stop right here and now, but Washington, D.C. needs to get serious about cutting spending.
RIGHT NOW.
With your generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, $50 or $35, I can use the upcoming August recess to begin mobilizing more Americans nationwide into an unstoppable political force.
Even if all you can do right now is give $10 or $20, it will help tremendously.
My colleagues have their own ideas for how to spend your money.
But I’ve always thought your ideas are the best.
So please agree to your most generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, $50 or $35 – or even just $10 or $20 – TODAY.
In liberty,
Senator Rand Paul
P.S. Just recently, Detroit, Michigan became the largest city in American history to declare bankruptcy after a decades-long love affair with Big Government policies.
Some are now calling for a federal bailout, forcing American taxpayers to pony up to pay for Detroit’s massive debt.
As I said when asked about this possibility recently, “Over my dead body.”
If you agree, it’s absolutely vital you sign your "NO BAILOUT!" petition and agree to your most generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, $50, $35 – or even just $10 or $20 – TODAY!
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