I sense frustration from some posting to this thread. Is common sence hard to deal with?
Let's see how simple we can make it: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are running deficits, or soon will, under the current financial stuctures.
And would you please site a reliable source that says we spend 50% of US revenue on welfare? Christ a mighty, some people's ignorant children.What about the close to 50% that we spend on welfare?
Well, that's because we seem to be policing the world. Got trouble in Libya? We're there (again) to sort things out.I'm not sure why you picked those programs while leaving defense out. The U.S. spends more than twice it's nearest competitor on defense and war.
Sometimes the irony just writes itself.
Cheap shot, I know, but when one delivers one they can expect the same in return. But whatever, dude... national economic issues cannot be viewed through the overly simplistic lens that is household finance. If there's any frustration seeping from those you don't agree with, it's because they understand how complex the issue really is and would rather not see or deal with continued Fortune Cookie-esque, ABC Afterschool Special style ideas posing as solutions.
My comment about frustration was not directed towards any one person or group of people. It was a general comment. There is frustration no matter what your position is.
Just because someone doesn't agree with your position doesn't mean they are beneath you in their knowledge and understanding. Comments like "ABC Afterschool Special" is demeaning and unnecessary. Maybe you need to be open to other views no matter how rediculous you think they are and if
you don't agree leave it at that.
A general comment, cloaked to poke at your political opposition, of course. Let's not act naive here.
First off, everyone here (including yourself) make the occasional sarcastic comments. If you want to have a point here, you should refrain from referring to folks as being closed minded or intellectually weak. But besides that, it's still a little crazy to equate national economic issues to one's household finances. Just because one can balance ones personal finances doesn't make them an authority on balancing the books of the federal government. Just telling people to "cut spending" or "spend within their means" doesn't work without any specifics. Exactly what are we supposed to cut? How does one try to live within their means when jobs are continually being lost and replaced by lower paying ones with fewer benefits?
Lastly, one has to display a grasp of all arguments before they can make an informative, fact based response. Whereas some people think all they need to do is post what they believe and that is that, at some point facts do need to enter into the discussion. And when vital information is continually ignored (or dismissed) because of those with staunchly held beliefs that have little to no factual base, you can understand why frustration levels may escalate.
But whatever... you just gotta believe, right?
I guess it's time to find another thread. :no:
Where did you go to school? Did you attend community college?
I wouldn't knock the community colleges, after all it's mostly the folk who went to the Ivy Leagues that got us in this mess.
I wouldn't knock the community colleges, after all it's mostly the folk who went to the Ivy Leagues that got us in this mess.
Way to take it to the other extreme.
By the way, Bush went to Ivy League schools too.
Get stuffed.Where did you go to school? Did you attend community college?