2006-09-15 16:45:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Freedom, Eldude? You don't keep abreast of the news, do you?
2006-09-15 16:51:35 · update #1
Yoho, those ARE the numbers.
2006-09-15 16:52:15 · update #2
After the 2nd trillion, i lose track of the scope and immensity of the numbers....
2006-09-15 18:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actual numbers are not available. There are ways to adjust how you measure to support any argument. The numbers are generally biased according to who is giving them.
That said, everything that made the U.S. the U.S. has been sold out by corrupt politicians and their cronies. At the rate we're borrowing money from China alone, our children will live in a bankrupt nation. In the name of protecting Freedom, our constitutionally given freedoms have been stolen.
Terrorism is nurtured by our aggression. Human decency is undermined by our torture. Truth is compromised by our president. In the middle of this scenario, why WOULD the deficit make sense?
2006-09-15 17:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by beast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your surplus number is insanely inaccurate. There was never a 2 trillion surplus. The highest surplus during Clinton's term was $237 billion.
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"Yoho, those ARE the numbers."
Wrong. Your surplus figure is very WRONG. You have no links either.
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Don't like facts.. do you?
2006-09-15 16:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by the_return_of_kojak 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it makes sense. Look at the performance of financial markets in the US and overseass during the the same time period. The US government collects fewer tax revenues during a recession. It's not just because of overspending by the government, it's because of lower tax collection.
That surplus was the largest surplus in history and it came at a time when the economy was roaring, not because of political decisions at the time.
I know what you're getting at, but please, look at other factors regarding tax collection.
2006-09-15 16:52:48 · answer #4 · answered by stevejensen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yo there has NEVER EVER been a 2 trillion surplus. EVER. Wish there was. Think debt, deficit has never been in the trillions as yet..the way congress spends they would sure like it to though.
2006-09-15 16:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The situation is, we are at war for the survival of our life style.
How much are you willing to pay for freedom or do you just want to sell out?
2006-09-15 16:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey, it could be worse - we could have those Big Spending Demycrats in power, that the GOP warn us about each election time.
2006-09-15 16:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you think either number is realistic.
2006-09-15 16:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by yoho 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
worst administration ever
congress didn't help, either
2006-09-15 16:56:42 · answer #9 · answered by kaliselenite 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋