The US State of the Union message for 2011: Thoughts and Commentary

[Xiahou]

Not really considering I have explained why I have said the public is to blame for the national debt.

You mean this?

No, when I say people I really mean the public. Congress does what the public wants, which is lower taxes, more goodies. The reason why politicians don't stand up is because quite frankly, no one wants to hear it. In other countries, the difference is that people are receptive to the idea of taking on more taxes.

Here is a an example of Europe, the UK:

UK politicans: "We think we might have to raise taxes."
UK public: "Well if this is a temporary burden so that we can reduce our large debt levels, then I guess I can accept this reality."

US politicans: "We think we might have to raise taxes."
US public: "UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH TAXES!?!?!? GOVERNMENT SOCIALISM IN MY COUNTRY, NO!!!!!! KILL THE WELFARE QUEENS INSTEAD!"


Courage is wasted when those you are trying to lead don't want a leader in the first place.

Forgive me for not being convinced by this. Since Tellos seems unwilling, do you have any kind of evidence to back this up or is this simply your personal impression? The US certainly isn't the only country swimming in red ink- last I've seen the UK has a higher debt to GDP ratio than the US. Where are the masses of UK citizens clamoring for higher taxes?