Romney/Ryan team in Celina… it’s about the jobs by Kurt Fritsch Darke County Ohio

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Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan, left; Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney

Get America back on track
Romney/Ryan team in Celina… it’s about the jobs
by Kurt Fritsch

After having had the opportunity to attend a rally with Mitt Romney on Oct. 10 in Sydney, Ohio, which was a great event that had drawn a huge number of people, I was informed about a rally on Oct 28 with Paul Ryan in Celina and thought that it might be a good idea to meet him as well. So I signed up online and printed my ticket and was ready for the next political event in this campaign, which hopefully leads to an administration with real leaders who have a plan to get this country back on track.

Shortly after I downloaded/printed my ticket I was informed that not only Paul Ryan was expected in Celina but also Mitt Romney. Wow, the whole ticket – I was excited. OK, no surprise for everyone who knows me and where I stand and that I strongly oppose politics that appease Islamism and Socialism, the two biggest threats we're facing in the Western civilization.

The doors were supposed to open at 11:30 (the event was planned to start at 1:30) so I thought being there at 10:30 should put me in a very good position pretty much on top of the line (as it did in Sydney). But Holy Moses! There was already a long line as I arrived at 10:30. And the line was getting longer and longer. What a crowd. There was a big excitement. People know that we need to change course and are willing to get involved.

Once in the building I was lucky enough to find a spot directly in the front - app. 6 to 7 feet away from the stage. No one in front of me, perfect position for taking some great photos.

The building was filling up with the excited crowd; we pledged allegiance to the American flag, sang the National Anthem and then the speeches began. A lot of “Big Names” were in Celina: our State Senator Keith Faber, Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp, hopefully soon-to-be Senator Josh Mandel, Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, our hopefully soon-to-be senior-Senator in Washington, Rob Portman and our (yes, I predict it) next Vice President Paul Ryan and President Mitt Romney.

All speakers stressed that early voting is important (the Liberals would expand it and say: vote early and often) and urged the crowd to do so. To be honest: you should, because you never know what will happen on Nov 6th.

The crowd, already excited, got fired up even more with every speaker. Btw: Mary Taylor pointed to the fact that Gov. Kasich and she did a great job in Ohio – and she's right. The facts are clear. Ohio is back on track, the budget is balanced (without raising taxes), we have a rainy-day-fund (the Libs would love to blow this money – as usual), Ohio's credit rating was upgraded, to name only a couple of accomplishments. Of course, Obama a.k.a. the Empty Chair wants to get credit for that. OK, Mr. Obama, let me ask you a question: how does it come that only Ohio and some other States with fiscally responsible Republican leadership are doing well against the national trend? Do you apply your “miracles” only to those States? No, Mr. Obama, these States are not better off because of you, they are better off despite your policies. And -fortunately- the majority gets it! How much better can these States – and all other States- do, when we have the right people in Washington, leaders who understand how economy works, what it needs to create jobs (respectively to create an environment that encourages business owners to create jobs, because government does NOT create jobs)!?

OK, let's come to the speeches of Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney. Actually -based on the fact that I'm very interested and involved in politics- nothing new for me when it comes to the facts in regard to the current situation, how the past 4 years this country has been led (if we can call this leading) in the wrong direction, that we desperately need a change, and the plans of Romney/Ryan. Congressman Ryan as well as Gov. Romney listed the failed policies of Mr. Obama and -amongst others- explained their 5-point-plan which will bring this great country back on track.

Key point is the economy and creating new jobs. Think about it: for every job that is created, the government has a) less expenses (unemployment benefits, welfare, food-stamps, etc.) and b) more revenue, not only because there is an additional taxpayer but also because with this new taxpayer comes demand for products and services, which creates even more jobs. And now imagine 12 million new jobs. That's the ONLY way to a balanced budget and for reducing the debt. It's absolutely inevitable that we have leadership in D.C. that addresses this key issue in the right way!

Gov. Romney and Congressman Ryan also pointed to the fact that they can reach across the aisle. Gov. Romney proved it in Massachusetts, Congressman Ryan is well respected by responsible, moderate Democrats (yes, there are still some of this species in Washington).

Btw: I haven't seen a teleprompter being used by Romney or Ryan. They spoke without using notes, made their points, and even reacted to signs the crowd showed or calls from people in the crowd without getting away from the message or stumbling. They obviously knew what they're talking about.

As said, the facts are well known, for me personally this event was basically the thrill (maybe even some extra motivation, although I don't think that I need it), the excitement of such an event, to see that there are so many like-minded people out there who really want the change and that a lot of them are ready to go the extra mile to make this change happen, towards a better future for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren.

Everyone who is still undecided (and even many Democrats, who are IMO politically homeless after Obama and his far-left minions hijacked the party) should check the facts and ask him/herself the question(s). Do you really want four more years of high unemployment (expect it to get even higher if Obama gets re-elected), climbing number of food-stamp-recipients, poverty, high energy prices (gas, power), which effects EVERYthing, Obamacare that just doesn't work (YES, we need a health care reform, but not Obamacare), more government. And we haven't even touched the situation in the Middle East, Benghazigate, etc.

Please, don't let this administration continue to “fundamentally transform” this great country in a copy of Europe. I can promise you, you won't like it! Let's work together to get this country back on track. In this election it's not about “D” or “R” or “I” - it's about America and the course she'll take: Freedom or Socialism (with a touch of Islamism).

God Bless America!