Jun 01 2009
Going Galt
For some background on the concept, check this post from Michelle Malkin. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
OK, so now that you understand the basic idea (summarized for those that didn’t follow the link):
It’s a reference to the famed Ayn Rand novel, “Atlas Shrugged,” in which protagonist John Galt leads the entrepreneur class to cease productive activities in order to starve the government of revenue.
So, I have decided to “Go Galt”, and I recommend that everyone that cares about this nation do the same.
What I am going to do? After all, I am no John Galt.
But I am a productive citizen, and consumer, and I intend to leverage that power.
As a consumer, I will no longer patronize Chrysler or GM. Ever. Not one more dime. I loved my Saturn Sedan, and I am still planning to buy a largish crossover vehicle (to support my business). While the Saturn Outlook was a possibility, it is now off the list. I will encourage everyone that I interact with to also move away from those brands. If you must buy American, I recommend Ford. I need to check out the Ford Edge, and see if it will meet my needs.
As a small business man, my business plan for 2009 included building sales to support another one or two salespeople. That plan is now shelved. I will grow sales to a sustainable level for myself, and leave it there.
I have almost completely stopped flying for business (goodbye, Alaska Airlines MVP Gold), and renting cars. I have downgraded from business hotels (hilton and marriott families) to budget chains. I have seriously cut back on customer entertainment - no more dinners, less lunches and breakfasts.
I am canceling my last remaining land line (though it is VOIP).
If things continue to decline on the government tax and spend binge front, I may close the doors, and return to the workforce, filling a job that would have gone to someone less qualified.
I will reduce consumption overall, to reduce the sales tax load I pay to the state of Washington. I will put off purchasing any “big ticket” items until absolutely necessary, and then only to replace an existing (defunct) device.
I have already increased my planting of vegetables over last year, and have planted some nut trees to supplement my fruit trees.
I know that these things do not apply to everyone, but there is something everyone can do.
Your government, and the American Aristocracy (that is, the Political Class) not only have no respect for you, but they have no fear of you. We need to remind them that this is a Reprentative Republic, and they are answerable to the people.
Going Galt is a first step, to get their attention, and take away one of their favorite tools to remain in power: Money. Your money. From YOUR effort.
The next step is to let your elected representatives know that you will refuse to vote for (and will actively vote against) anyone who does NOT pledge to reduce government expenditures, and work to return the government to its proper Constitutional role - which does NOT include owning part of a car company, or bailing out banks and insurance companies for making bad business decisions.
Thnik about it.
Technorati Tags: Going Galt
One Response to “Going Galt”
Leave a Reply
You can track future comments on this post via this RSS feed. You can trackback this post by pinging this URL.
Allowed HTML: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong>
Is it only me but has anyone else considered the implication of Barack Obama “owning” Government Motors ( http://www.gm.com ) and its OnStar ( http://www.onstar.com/ ) subsidiary. For starters review these GM OnStar advertisements and think about the technology which is being offered and take note of the new features which will be available in 2009 car model.
Automatic Crash Response
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNhgst1Igx4
GM OnStar High Speed Pursuit Preventive Technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e_ZeYy3qjs
The following website was setup before Barry went into the car business but the privacy issues they raise are now even more critical. Every GM car is wiretapped at the factory which will be a real time saver for the FBI, DHS, CIA, NSA, FEMA, DNC, ACORN, etc.
Boycott OnStar
http://www.boycottonstar.com/
A script from a future OnStar commercial which will be seen on TV:
Hello Mr. Smith this is Barry your OnStar customer service agent. As part of your free OnStar Government Motors travel service I just received an alert that you are pulling into the parking of a hotel owned by a rich capitalist exploiter of the People. You may not be aware of this but the Department of Homeland Security has determined this Enemy of the State has donated large sums of money to know subversive organizations such as the Boy Scouts of American. Perhaps I can assist you in changing your travel plans by recommending several environmentally friendly hotels with reduced carbon footprints and no-flush toilettes. By the way Mr. Smith, the OnStar computer did notice that you exceed the speed limit on I80 for a shot time, just consider this as a friendly warning for now. We would not want you using up your quota in Obama Care on an unnecessary accident would we? And as always, we at OnStar are from the Government and we are here to help you!
If you own an OnStar equipped GM car, even if you have not subscribed to OnStar, what makes you think that OnStar is turned off? There is growing sentiment for boycotting Government Motors but why would anyone in the right mind want to buy a new or used GM car equipped with OnStar?
RASMUSSEN: 26% Applaud GM Bailout But 17% Favor Boycott.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/auto_industry/26_applaud_gm_bailout_but_17_favor_boycott
Don’t buy any new or used socialist American cars. For our freedom and that of our children and children’s children, don’t support the looter socialist state! Barry, his Car Czar and their henchmen don’t buy American manufactured car; the American people are the ones who buy these cars. Well we are not going to buy them any longer. General Motors and Chrysler are going to fail with or without our intervention but we can accelerate the process and shorten the time to when free markets are restored to America.
And remember: “It’s not just your car, it’s your freedom.”
Michael Ronayne
Nutley, NJ