http://economicrisis.com/economist-deficits-nothing-but-a-politically-useful-hammer-to-beat-up-obama/7926 Economist: Deficits nothing but a politically useful hammer to beat up Obama University of Massachusetts economist Richard Wolff on Tuesday explained that obsession...
I've heard many people claim that the progressive income tax punishes success and discourages motivation. I've also heard people claim that wanting to tax higher incomes is envy or jealousy. As someone who's been in the higher income bracket myself, I cannot be accused of...
Critics of President Obama never tire of blaming him for today's high deficits. But if blame belongs with one president, it belongs with Obama's predecessor, George W. Bush. The chart above, which the New York...
The problem is debt. Too much debt in the private sector set off bear markets and a bank crisis. Too much debt in the public sector will cause big problems too - a default, and finally hyperinflation, which is...
The Province of Alberta is now predicting a larger deficit than previously. This is mainly due to low energy prices, increased unemployment. Alberta has to dig into its Heritage Fund to avoid...
"Meeting with reporters after the G8 leaders meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada said that he would keep budget deficits as long as needed. He warned that it was too early for world...
" If you thought last week’s job numbers were bad, take a look at the latest from Morgan Stanley’s chief economist, Richard Berner. In a research note that’s been making the rounds of economics blogs this...
created by CynicalPatriot | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 618 views | 23 recommendations | 11 comments
Under development From that ever vigilant site factcheck, come some interesting slap downs on spin."We checked the accuracy of Obama's speech accepting the Democratic nomination, and noted the following: Obama said he could “pay for every dime” of his spending and tax...
created by World_Groove | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago 244 views | 2 recommendations | 3 comments
The International Institute of Nonviolence. By: Rev. Jermano For the blessing sake to us all, what I don't like is this party division stuff. Really Obama and MCain should be working together to fix this...
opinion by djermano | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago 321 views | 12 recommendations | 5 comments
So a $3 trillion dollar budget, where's it going?
DEFENSE, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND SOME MORE STAFF FOR CONDOLEEZA RICE
What gets cut?
Education
Health and Human Services
and Medicare/Medicaidread on...and GO VOTE
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"Bush's budget request for war."Agence France-Presse:President George W. Bush presented the US Congress with a mammoth 716.5 billion dollar budget request to fund large US military, including its missions in...
created by Wisco | 6 years ago | updated 6 years ago 520 views | 10 recommendations | 2 comments
"When President Bush gives his State of the Union address, Virginia Sen. Jim Webb will give the democratic response. That ought to go down real well with the White House; those two fellas get along so well.Webb...
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Amnesty and a "path to citizenship" for 12 million illegal aliens. Pardons for all businesses that hired illegals. Outsourcing of immigration policy to Corporate America to go abroad and hire workers for jobs Americans cannot take at the wages offered.
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