Government Subsidies Are Bad Unless You Benefit From Them (Again)

Last October, John Kline (R-MN-02) participated in Randy Demmer’s “Invest in Hope” tour.
Mr. Kline had his talking points … “Republicans have made a Pledge to America to immediately focus on job creation by ending economic uncertainty, stopping out of control government spending, and taking other commonsense steps to make America more competitive.”
Today, the House will convene for the 70th work day this session … which must give a new meaning to the phrase “immediately focus on job creation”.

One highlight of the tour was a visit to Lindsay Window & Door Co. in North Mankato whose President John Roise is a loyal contributor to Michele Bachmann and the Republican Party.

The Mankato Free Press described the event :

Kline and Demmer both opposed a $787 billion stimulus bill aimed at creating jobs during the deep recession of recent years, and Republicans have pointed to the still-high unemployment rates as vindication of their opposition. Democrats and some nonpartisan analysts have said the bill was successful in keeping unemployment from rising even higher in a recession that began during the presidency of George W. Bush.
One component of the stimulus plan — $1,500 tax credits for investing in new energy efficient windows and other home improvements — is promoted on the Lindsay Window website.
“The stimulus package overall has helped our business through the $1,500 tax credit,” said Geoff Roise, vice president of operations at Lindsay.

Now, the Mankato Free Press is reporting news that Lindsay Window & Door will receive a $150,000 tax subsidy … as the manufacturer is planning an expansion and projects hiring fifteen new employees over the next two years.

Just another example that we cannot afford government programs until you benefit from them.