A conservative's wish list for the new year

It is hoped that Obama and his left wing followers fail completely in their attempt to destroy capitalism, the American Dream and all of the good things that make America great.

It is hoped that some of the democrats realize that they don’t want to continue to be part of this conspiracy to ruin the nation and fall out of lock step with the democratic leadership.

And that that people will realize that there is no need to panic or do much of anything about global warming. The people should demand that some of the ridiculous things done in the name of global warming such as adding ethanol to the fuel and funding lavish alternate energy research be stopped.

Drilling for gas and oil should be taken up in earnest.

The measures taken up to "fight the depression" should be abandoned in favor of sound money, low taxes, few regulations, unhampered foreign trade, and a sound legal system.

The present effort to alter health care through more government control needs to be stopped and replaced with a return to market mechanisms.

The list at the federal level goes on and on but the general idea is that most of the laws and regulations adopted in the last hundred years should be rescinded or at least greatly mitigated. Let’s face it the idea that politicians can improve on the constitution is absurd.

At the state level, taxes and spending should be reduced and many of the state laws and regulations be abolished.

On a city level, here's hoping that they get their budget under control without having to declare bankruptcy.

On a personal level, I would like to see all my friends neighbors and acquaintances enjoy good health and steady employment.