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We have overspent and overspent and overspent for decades now. That is because Congress can overspend to keep getting elected. That is because campaign funds come from sources that represent mega corporations that benefit when the government overspends. That is a sad reality and both parties are guilty.
I proposed thirty years ago that all candidates have free access to equal time on public television, (debates and speeches) but that no money be spent on campaigns. That way Big Money can not buy votes. No placards, No signs, No advertising on radio or tv will be allowed either. I came to that conclusion when the advertising grew to annoying proportions in 1980.
Unfortunately, all of the corrupt politicians would never vote for limiting their exposure, so the totally corrupt system continues and money buys favors in Washington. We need to destroy the old system and bring in a new one free from corruption.
The Byzantine Empire had a byzantine system, yet it fell to Turkish nomads.The fact that we have a tremendously complex and costly government should be no surprise. If we didn't, the government would not be able to fulfill it's responsibilties and our society would collapse quickly.
You need to get a clue, the chart is not incredible because it is complex, it is incredible because it very clearly shows you where the money is going and gives an excellent representation of it. It is a great tool and give some very valuable figures that do need to be looked at. Heck, did you see how much is spent on the IRS whose only job is collecting the taxes in the first place?
This is such a cool poster.
Let me just say this; Imagine the resulting job loss and economic turmoil, not to mention the foreign policy implications and technology innovation loss if we were to reducing defense spending.
With that being said, I believe it's disproportionately large and overfunded. These dollars should be allocated much more efficiently.
Nice post.
fledgingeconomist.com
It makes perfect sense to me. They had a bill so loaded with special benefits for so many people that nobody knew what all of the benefits were. Rejoice! We are all going to find out.Since we're on the subject of outrageous govt. scenarios, how about this one; How will history reflect on our current administration when this qoute is replayed from Nancy Pelosi referencing the healthcare bill: "We have to pass it so we'll all know what's in it." ......How in the hell do we explain that to our grandkids??
It makes perfect sense to me. They had a bill so loaded with special benefits for so many people that nobody knew what all of the benefits were. Rejoice! We are all going to find out.Since we're on the subject of outrageous govt. scenarios, how about this one; How will history reflect on our current administration when this qoute is replayed from Nancy Pelosi referencing the healthcare bill: "We have to pass it so we'll all know what's in it." ......How in the hell do we explain that to our grandkids??
It makes perfect sense to me. They had a bill so loaded with special benefits for so many people that nobody knew what all of the benefits were. Rejoice! We are all going to find out.Since we're on the subject of outrageous govt. scenarios, how about this one; How will history reflect on our current administration when this qoute is replayed from Nancy Pelosi referencing the healthcare bill: "We have to pass it so we'll all know what's in it." ......How in the hell do we explain that to our grandkids??
And where is it spent and who was it that spent like drunken soldiers?
The Federal Pie Chart
World Military Spending ? Global Issues
"Of all the enemies to public liberty war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few. No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare." James Madison, Political Observations, 1795
ReaganBushDebt.org
Decade upon decade of both parties overspending and all your worried about is blaming the GOP. That is pathetic.
imagine if spending was cut to a reasonable levelimagine if "defense" spending was cut to a reasonable level
imagine if spending was cut to a reasonable levelimagine if "defense" spending was cut to a reasonable level
but what is 'reasonable' differs depending on your priorities. things i think are important, you may not.
so who's stuff gets cut?
money to faith-based organizations?
military spending? and is the pentagon still buying $300 toilets?
at least we know this congress didn't waste a million dollars on a study to ascertain whether prayer works...
or 70 million dollars investigating a failed land deal and getting only a blue dress.
on the other hand, i'd have been happy to see them spend more than 7 million investigating 9/11.... but i guess the budget had already been used up by ken starr.
so i guess it depends on whose ox is being gored.
they should get rid of waste first.
We need to impeach Obama before the Right Wing extremists try some other means of removal. It is all about saving this country from violent civil war.
