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Heard about it on the radio. Seems that the low number is almost entirely due to a reduction in state and federal payrolls. So ... hmmm. For people intent on deficit reduction, good news. But the number illustrates why going gonzo on deficit reduction in the early days of a recovery is an iffy idea.Originally Posted by PanzerJaeger
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this could be the best unintentional comedy since Grizzly Man....
"If given the choice to be the shepherd or the sheep... be the wolf"
-Josh Homme
"That's the difference between me and the rest of the world! Happiness isn't good enough for me! I demand euphoria!"
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While I agree that is has to be balanced with spending cuts, I don't see how we can save our bond rating (which will cause our problems to exponentially worsen) without balancing the budget which means raising taxes too.
We are in the final countdown days here. My kids are going to wind up debtors for life, paying off services and programs they never saw...
I may be wrong on this, but all the GOP candidates believe shrinking government, no tax raises, spending cuts only is the only means for shrinking (not ending) the defecit. In short, none of them believe in balancing the budget. Neither does Obama FWIW, he's talking about raising spending faster.
Looks like I'll be sitting 2012 out, looking for a 3rd party candidate that doesn't want to see our children live their lives as identured servants....
Last edited by Don Corleone; 07-09-2011 at 03:50.
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sitting out helps nobody.
the best process would be to raise taxes and cut spending.
however, i believe that cutting spending is mor eimportant that raising taxes and has to come first.
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They have to happen concurrently or they won't happen at all.
I am getting a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach that Republicans and Democrats care more about election politics than the debt, and that we are going to wind up defaulting. God help us all when that happens.
"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."
Don Vito Corleone: The Godfather, Part 1.
"Then wait for them and swear to God in heaven that if they spew that bull to you or your family again you will cave there heads in with a sledgehammer"
Strike for the South
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whys the reason that politicians are afraid of reforming social security? because seniors are a sizable voting bloc and aarp is the most powerful special interest group in the nation. Its not a feeling in your gut its cold hard facts.
and it disgusts me.
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No way we end up defaulting
The Sicilian pessimism is coming out worse than usual today Don
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