Quote of the year by “soon to be King,” John Boehner. Why can’t they talk about solutions? Oh, yeah. They have none.
Entries Tagged as 'Economy'
Is This Proof The Stimulus Is Working?
September 10th, 2010 · No Comments · america, Politics
According to Propublica, a good portion of stimulus funds have not been injected into the economy. The remaining unspent stimulus funds and tax cuts total 278 billion dollars.
Lies, Lies, And Damn Lies: Exploding The Bush Tax Cuts Myth
August 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Politics, Republicans
Sometimes your version of the truth sounds better than the real truth. Why else would you push your falsehood so vehemently–knowing full well your version can be easily discredited. Politifact does as much, totally debunking the latest myth Sarah Palin and her republican pals are propagating. The fact-checking website takes them to task for their [...]
Tags: Economy·liesta·Republicans·taxes
Mike Pence Gives Us All An Example Of GOP “Fiscal Conservatism”
August 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment · america, Politics, Republicans
Congressman Mike Pence has taken up the mantle as republican fiscal responsibility steward– and has appeared on various media outlets touting the GOP’s desire to rein in spending. So why isn’t Pence taking his own advice? Here is Pence– in full hypocrisy mode– trying to give reasons as to why he supports spending 560 million [...]
It Looks Like Those Government Auto Bailouts Are Starting To Work
July 30th, 2010 · No Comments · america, News, Politics
The auto industry was on the verge of collapse. Hundreds of thousands of jobs were on the verge of disappearing. The government auto bailouts–much like those given to the banking industry–were used as political fodder by conservatives, and castigated as more big government, and the nationalization of private industry. Sometimes tough choices need to be [...]
Mitch McConnell And Republican Voodoo Economics
July 24th, 2010 · No Comments · News, Politics, Republicans
“There’s no evidence whatsoever that the Bush tax cuts actually diminished revenue…”– Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Uh… what? Okay. Let’s take the leader at his word, and assume that the George W. Bush tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 had no impact on declining federal revenues. Let’s all pretend we’re economists who champion [...]
Tags: Conservatives·deficit·Economy·Government·Mitch McConnell·tax cuts
Since When Do You Not Have To Pay For Tax Cuts Michele Bachmann?
July 20th, 2010 · 3 Comments · america, Politics, Republicans
Apparently Michele Bachmann thinks money for unlimited tax cuts falls from the skies over her planet Dumbotron: To be fair, she’s not the first republican to push this blunderbuss notion. She’s just another part of the long crazy train advocating runaway deficits under the guise of being fiscally responsible. Factually speaking, tax cuts do not [...]
Your Afternoon Speed Read
July 13th, 2010 · 4 Comments · News, Political Fringe, Politics, Republicans
Ken Blackwell isn’t a fan of Muslims: Third, this ‘outreach’ to Muslims by NASA is, well, lunacy. Telling Muslims that they once led the world in science and technology is wonderful. They did. But that was before murderous mullahs took over control of Muslim societies and threatened with death anyone who didn’t toe the line [...]
Tags: Birthers·Economy·middle east·Politics
People Overwhelmingly Support Extending Unemployment Benefits Despite Deficit Impact
July 13th, 2010 · No Comments · america, News, Politics
27. Because of the economic downturn, Congress has extended the period in which people can receive unemployment benefits, and is considering doing so again. Supporters say this will help those who can’t find work. Opponents say this adds too much to the federal budget deficit. Do you think Congress should or should not approve another [...]
Tags: Economy·uemployment
The Slow Destruction Of The Middle Class
July 13th, 2010 · No Comments · america, Politics
Ralph Nader warns: There is a reason why, so many centuries ago, every major religion warned its adherents not to give too much power to the “merchant class.” That reason is still here – the commercial drive knows few self-imposed boundaries, especially when it resides in large corporations. A cruel manifestation of this singular drive [...]
Tags: Economy·Government·middle class·poor·recession·unemployed
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