As most of you know our company, Westgate Resorts, has continued to succeed in spite of a very dismal economy. There is no question that the economy has changed for the worse and we have not seen any improvement over the past four years. In spite of all of the challenges we have faced, the good news is this: The economy doesn't currently pose a threat to your job. What does threaten your job however, is another 4 years of the same Presidential administration. Of course, as your employer, I can't tell you whom to vote for, and I certainly wouldn't interfere with your right to vote for whomever you choose. In fact, I encourage you to vote for whomever you think will serve your interests the best. [...]
Now, the economy is falling apart and people like me who made all the right decisions and invested in themselves are being forced to bail out all the people who didn't. The people that overspent their paychecks suddenly feel entitled to the same luxuries that I earned and sacrificed 42 years of my life for. Yes, business ownership has its benefits, but the price I've paid is steep and not without wounds. Unfortunately, the costs of running a business have gotten out of control, and let me tell you why: We are being taxed to death and the government thinks we don't pay enough. We pay state taxes, federal taxes, property taxes, sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, workers compensation taxes and unemployment taxes. I even have to hire an entire department to manage all these taxes. The question I have is this: Who is really stimulating the economy? Is it the Government that wants to take money from those who have earned it and give it to those who have not, or is it people like me who built a company out of his garage and directly employs over 7000 people and hosts over 3 million people per year with a great vacation?
Obviously, our present government believes that taking my money is the right economic stimulus for this country. The fact is, if I deducted 50% of your paycheck you'd quit and you wouldn't work here. I mean, why should you? Who wants to get rewarded only 50% of their hard work? Well, that's what happens to me.
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Watch how quickly the IRS and other government regulators jump down his throat for exercising his right of free speech.....
From your mouth to God's ear.
Excellent letter. He tells the complete truth and explains it in a way his employees understand the situation. He flat out gives it to them straight - if Obama is re-elected you may, and probably will, lose your job as will most of your friends and family who work in any industry. He basically tells them it's in your hands now do what you think is right.
If Obama wins the election there will be millions losing their jobs.
If Obama is reelected there will be far more than jobs lost.
And remember it was Clinton administration (not Bush!) that pushed banks to allow loan approval to home buyers who they knew could not repay the loans. The housing bubble burst during Bush administration and so he has been blamed for that crisis. But it was the Democrats under Clinton who implemented such a stupid policy. Vote for change next month! Vote Republican!
Jerk
I can't believe all of you are OK with this. It's voter intimidation! Would YOU be happy with such a letter from YOUR employers if you didn't plan to vote the way they want?
2:33...it's his opinion and his company. He's only explaining what would happen if certain things happen. Voter intimidation is what you get from the NBP party. They cast racial slurs, hold nightsticks and coward outside election stations....nevermind...if you can't figure things out by now, i"m just wasting my time.
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