Category: Stimulus Spending
Planned Obsolescence
08/05/11 06:02, by OGRE / (Jeff), Categories: Welcome, News, Background, In real life, On the web, History, Politics, Stimulus Spending, U.S. Economy, Financial Reform Legislation
It's already starting; Moodys is starting to point to a downgrade in the US "AAA" bond rating. Strange considering that borrowing more was supposed to fix the credit problem. The US is starting to operate a lot like General Motors. The government has ma… more »
Here's a Little Straight Talk About The Debt Ceiling
07/14/11 00:23, by OGRE / (Jeff), Categories: Welcome, News, Background, In real life, On the web, Politics, Stimulus Spending, U.S. Economy, Financial Reform Legislation
Jay Carney came out today telling reporters what they can and can't do.
Obama chafes at the time-honored practice of answering questions shouted at him during pooled, non-press conference events — and his staff has often opted for “stills sprays,”… more »
Pat Buchanan Sums Up The Debt Ceiling Debate
07/08/11 22:15, by OGRE / (Jeff), Categories: Welcome, News, Background, In real life, Politics, Stimulus Spending, U.S. Economy, Financial Reform Legislation
This article goes a long way towards explaining what's really going on. Even still, Buchanan forgets to point out one of the most important facts. The nation doesn't default on the debt until we stop paying interest on the debt. The national equivalent… more »
Newt Gingrich and The Contract With America The Devil (politically speaking of course)
05/17/11 22:58, by OGRE / (Jeff), Categories: Welcome, News, Background, On the web, History, Politics, Strange_News, Stimulus Spending, U.S. Economy
Newt Gingrich has officially joined the 2012 presidential race. What's not clear is how Gingrich expects to actually foster Republican or Conservative votes.
On 05/15/11 Gingrich was on "Meet The Press" and said the following:
REP. GINGRICH: I… more »
President Obama's "Deficit Cutting" Speech
04/14/11 21:56, by OGRE / (Jeff), Categories: Welcome, News, Background, History, Politics, Health Care, Stimulus Spending, U.S. Economy, Financial Reform Legislation
Obama's speeches are often too long to just listen to and get anything out of them. It's like trying to catch an audio book in a bar while music is playing.
In the speech Obama goes on to list all of the different areas of life that he believes gover… more »