tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post4333884157002968711..comments2024-03-27T05:30:07.368-04:00Comments on The More, The Messier: You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto...Suburban Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-78467395152560334512009-04-26T15:04:00.000-04:002009-04-26T15:04:00.000-04:00Not to make you feel worse...but the national defi...Not to make you feel worse...but the national deficit figures don't include social security and medicare obligations. The government doesn't record them even though it's required of business pension plans. So the current value of all projected medicare/social security payments over the next 75 years is $49 trillion. Which means the national debt is actually about $59 trillion. <br /><br />http://www.gao.gov/financial/citizensguide2008.pdfWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796003477534839650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-19646167132289459362009-04-21T16:37:00.000-04:002009-04-21T16:37:00.000-04:00This is such a great post. Wow. I agree--it's not ...This is such a great post. Wow. I agree--it's not ideal, but Obama hasn't exactly stepped into an ideal situation, has he? What other solution is there besides fixing the mess we're in?Meagan Francishttp://www.meaganfrancis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-50109425291215349862009-04-20T12:23:00.000-04:002009-04-20T12:23:00.000-04:00excellent post.
lets throw a tea party in celebr...excellent post. <br /><br />lets throw a tea party in celebrations of how smart and politically astute you are!!the mama bird diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248352454666306821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-61146218332135454692009-04-20T08:17:00.000-04:002009-04-20T08:17:00.000-04:00Socialism is NOT the worst thing in the world. We...Socialism is NOT the worst thing in the world. We are not going to become a total socialist country. However, it's not bad to adopt some socialist programs. Look around you, your police and fireman are courtesy of the socialist government. Public schools where the majority of kids go, are courtesy of the socialist government. Oh, hey... how about that expansive military that keeps you safe... the gov't funds them too. I'm just saying there's nothing wrong with a healthy mix so long as we get the desired outcomes.<br /><br />proudliberalmom.blogspot.comJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320401319412154475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-6104117166382562182009-04-20T00:58:00.000-04:002009-04-20T00:58:00.000-04:00Love this! Come over and check out my post on tea...Love this! Come over and check out my post on tea parties. Not as wonderful as yours, but if you comment on it, I'd be SO happy. :)<br /><br />And love your blog. I can't believe I lost of track of you. I am putting you on my blogroll right now so I won't ever miss your brilliance again.Fantastic Forresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044290192610027408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-64978712767063574322009-04-18T19:47:00.000-04:002009-04-18T19:47:00.000-04:00Amen to commenter Shawn, politics is such a stick...Amen to commenter Shawn, politics is such a sticky-wicket to get into. I happen to agree with the tea partyers and look so forward to 2010 and 2012, this "change" we are having now is down right SCARY!!!!!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296065245419448659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-59599292294054204002009-04-18T13:54:00.000-04:002009-04-18T13:54:00.000-04:00My point exactly - it wasn't about taxes - it was ...My point exactly - it wasn't about taxes - it was protesting the results of last November's election. But as I already said, 2010 is right around the corner, with 2012 not too far behind. Maybe all the protesters should concentrate on that.Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-3822836961255520012009-04-18T11:23:00.000-04:002009-04-18T11:23:00.000-04:00Even though the Tea Parties were held on tax day, ...Even though the Tea Parties were held on tax day, it wasn't really about taxes. There are many people, myself included, are getting really scared about the direction of this government. We are cruising toward socialism. This president and the congress wants to control too many things in our lives.<br /><br />Although I voted for George Bush, he made some bad decisions. I feel Obama is making a mess into a catastrophe.<br /><br />The tea parties occured to show government and others the frustration of many people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-30289982499579154242009-04-17T23:20:00.000-04:002009-04-17T23:20:00.000-04:00I think that I will just look forward to your frid...I think that I will just look forward to your fridge post....and leave it at that.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305357810894657905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-64681636685813886632009-04-17T19:18:00.000-04:002009-04-17T19:18:00.000-04:00No, no, you say Tomayto, I say tomato. I'm deep l...No, no, you say Tomayto, I say tomato. I'm deep like that.<br /><br />I had a headache before I started reading this, trying to understand another countries politics and policies had just made it made my brain creep into a corner of my skull and hide. I am no closer to getting what this is all about but I can now spout phrases like "I read that..." and sound knowledgable. Thank you Suburban Correspondent. As always I'm on the edge of my seat for this super fridge post!Mummy McTavishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971283362730213835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-22673886354822888472009-04-17T18:42:00.000-04:002009-04-17T18:42:00.000-04:00You, my friend, have cojones. I love it. Especiall...You, my friend, have cojones. I love it. Especially that you dare write, even in jest, that you agree with Obama because he's African-American. I heart your political posts.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429539000041713324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-60982123343559399772009-04-17T17:57:00.000-04:002009-04-17T17:57:00.000-04:00You explain my opinion so well. Thank you.You explain my opinion so well. Thank you.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-62045434993353711612009-04-17T15:41:00.000-04:002009-04-17T15:41:00.000-04:00I've been teaching Hammurabi, Ruler of Mesopotamia...I've been teaching Hammurabi, Ruler of Mesopotamia this morning. I think rushing into US tax policies would give me a brain hemorrhage. But I'll try. Soon...<br /><br />Thanks for the research!!!Mom on the Vergehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764277306253027011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-15788910569314392182009-04-17T14:24:00.000-04:002009-04-17T14:24:00.000-04:00i LOVE the cartoon! did larry ever say something l...i LOVE the cartoon! did larry ever say something like this?<br /><br />franziAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-9789444712103233402009-04-17T13:28:00.000-04:002009-04-17T13:28:00.000-04:00If we ignore interest and the like....
Deficit- ...If we ignore interest and the like....<br /><br />Deficit- This year I got $100 and spent $200. <br /><br />Debt- Every year I have gotten $100 and spent $200. After ten years, my debt is $1000. <br /><br />So basically- if Obama reduced the deficit to zero, all it would mean is that he wasn't adding anything to the national debt. It wouldn't be doing anything to reduce it.RobinHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325359641194305097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-68242848496597465382009-04-17T13:12:00.000-04:002009-04-17T13:12:00.000-04:00Deficit = difference between income and outgo. Th...Deficit = difference between income and outgo. The government collects less money than it spends. If you collect $20 from parents on your soccer team, and spend $25 on a gift for the coach, that's deficit spending. <br /><br />Debt = the accumulated totals of all the deficits from budgets gone by. The government has spent the money, so it does the equivalent of charging on a credit card and then not paying it off every month. That "credit card" is (mostly) government bonds, purchased by individuals, institutions, and other countries. Just like with credit card debt, the government owes interest as well, which adds to the debt. Every time you spend an extra $5 on the coach's gift, you are adding to your debt. Your total debt is the accumulation of all those extra $5's plus interest.<br /><br />If you can manage a household budget, you can understand the government debt/deficit situation. It's all the big numbers and use of jargon that trip people up. HTH.Ann in NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867456693546188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-65043586165144098162009-04-17T11:38:00.000-04:002009-04-17T11:38:00.000-04:00Your cartoon reminds me of Monty Python's "Meaning...Your cartoon reminds me of Monty Python's "Meaning of Life" LOL<br /><br />Other than that, you're making my head hurt! Between my dh talking about the Tulip Bubble of the 17th Century and the resurgence of tea parties (I'll take mine with milk and sugar, thank you)... <br /><br />The more I see President Obama in action, the more I like him.Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705613736966783261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-71835241496484723962009-04-17T11:29:00.000-04:002009-04-17T11:29:00.000-04:00I love your post. I am totally confused by the Tea...I love your post. I am totally confused by the Tea Party thing. I mean, wasn't Bush all over this whole "stimulus" like white on rice? But now it is Obama's problem/fault from start to finish? Quoi?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385300459967135657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-69821345654846353152009-04-17T11:11:00.000-04:002009-04-17T11:11:00.000-04:00Amen, again...and thanks for the links to some spe...Amen, again...and thanks for the links to some specific information.<br /><br />Just out of curiousity, if you had curly hair already, what would government spending do to you?Angela Williams Dueahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570848895164313428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-17971500100796611302009-04-17T10:33:00.000-04:002009-04-17T10:33:00.000-04:00Empty mayo jar? Did I miss something?Empty mayo jar? Did I miss something?Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-80654940614286968002009-04-17T10:27:00.000-04:002009-04-17T10:27:00.000-04:00Your posts are making me learn stuff and I am not ...Your posts are making me learn stuff and I am not sure I can keep this up!! <br /><br />I have to agree with you yet again. I AM in government and I've seen the nonsense first hand. However, there is always pressure to fix it immediately to stop a hemmorage, so you end up with band aids all over the place - and we all know how the stickyness wears off. SO, yes, we have to pay. We can all bitch, but if you want a long term solution - it is going to take time, you won't see results for a while, but when you do, they will be lasting. <br /><br />I will now step down off my soap box and look forward to the empty mayo jar!Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648306344915919991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-42813637756766221222009-04-17T08:47:00.000-04:002009-04-17T08:47:00.000-04:00If you find it, let me know - I'll join you!If you find it, let me know - I'll join you!Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-33004218184293237442009-04-17T08:37:00.000-04:002009-04-17T08:37:00.000-04:00You know, I've been trying to avoid commenting on ...You know, I've been trying to avoid commenting on things like this. Mostly because I'm a hypocrite. I want things to be fixed, but I don't want in on the fixing end. I want my taxes lowered, and things to magically work out. Is there a fairy tale that I can step into?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.com