Deficit

How to Get the Economy from its Vicious to a Virtuous Cycle -- But Radical Righties Won't Let it Happen

Paul Abrams | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics


Paul Abrams

By restraining spending via pay-as-you-go, and taking in more revenues through higher taxes on the wealthy, Clinton and Bush Sr. caused interest rates to come down, and the economy took off.

Friday Talking Points [30] -- "Mainstream Media Out To Lunch" Edition

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

If every port on the West Coast of the United States of America was shut down because of a terrorist threat, do you think it would make the news? So d...

How National Debt Is Contributing to Public Disenchantment with Government

Andrew L. Yarrow | Posted 04.28.2008 | Business


Andrew L. Yarrow

As a "tsunami" of debt threatens to sink our economy and government, that same tsunami is also feeding a rising sea tide of cynicism and mistrust of America's central democratic institutions.

Don't be Distracted. Vote For Your Pocket Like the Fat Cats Do

R.T. Eby | Posted 04.14.2008 | Home


R.T. Eby

Ronald Reagan took aim at so-called welfare queens as a way to make the wealthy more wealthy. He gutted social security and social programs. Variations of his bait and switch have been going on ever since.

Do You Know Where You IRS Check Goes?

Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson | Posted 04.14.2008 | Business


Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson

Not where most Americans think, based on everything we've seen in polls and focus groups. Americans' distorted ideas about where the government spends...

Bush Administration Hides More Data, Shuts Down Website Tracking U.S. Economic Indicators

Think Progress | Posted 02.13.2008 | Business


The U.S. economy is faltering. Family debt is on the rise, benefits are disappearing, the deficit is skyrocketing, and the mortgage crisis has worsene...

Don't Pass the Torch, Put It Out

Deepak Chopra | Posted 01.14.2008 | Politics


Deepak Chopra

The image of conservatism, indeed the label itself, hides a shameful reality. Jingoism, war-mongering, fiscal irresponsibility, and nativism go back to the very source.

2008: The Humbling of America

Mike Garibaldi-Frick | Posted 01.02.2008 | Business


Mike Garibaldi-Frick

A second Great Depression could be exactly the kick in the pants America needs.

What The Reagan/Bush Debt Means To You

Dave Johnson | Posted 12.08.2007 | Politics


Dave Johnson

As I write this, the U.S. national debt is about $9.17 trillion dollars. Don't for a minute think that you do not owe that money.


 

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