Tag Archives: Deficit

The Congressional Progressive Caucus Budget; The People’s Choice

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Ever since the Republicans came into power in the House of Representatives in November of 2010 they’ve engaged in a lot of blustery posturing over social issues instead of addressing the thing that concerns most Americans; jobs. Instead of addressing … Continue reading →

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Pirates Off the Starboard Bow

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Mr. Universe

I remember once I went with a girlfriend for her first new car purchase. I’d been through the whole dance routine with new car salesman before and she wanted me to walk her through it. So I told her all … Continue reading →

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Republicans Favor Deficit Increases

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Michael Weiss

The Republicans in Congress continue to clamor for a deficit increase of a quarter-trillion dollars in 2011, despite promises of more fiscal responsibility. Regarding the Republican plans, Senator John Kerry (D-MA) told CNN today “I hope Americans will understand how craven and … Continue reading →

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Let the Bush Tax Cuts Die.

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Mr. Universe

I’ve been threatening to give one of our commenters a guest editorial. She wrote something in the comments that just needs to see the light of day. Another commenter on a different blog posted some interesting factoids that you might … Continue reading →

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You Solve the Deficit

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Monotreme

The Sunday New York Times has a feature in their Week in Review section called “You Fix the Budget”. I’ve worked out a solution, at least given the parameters in the article. I know that some of you will attack this … Continue reading →

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