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Peter G. Peterson Foundation: ‘Why The National Debt Matters’

Source:The New Democrat “At $23 trillion and rising, the national debt threatens America’s economic future. Here are some of the reasons why the national debt matters. Learn more:Peterson Foundation.” From the Peter G. Peterson Foundation For anyone who tries to tell … Continue reading

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Economic Policy Journal: Veronique De Rugy- Stop Calling The GOP The Party of Small Government

Source: The New Democrat Listening to Republicans today talk about the need for limited government and limiting the size as well as growth of government, is like talking and listening to a 400 pound man ( perhaps in New Jersey, … Continue reading

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Reason: Hit & Run- Matt Welch- Republicans: ‘We Have To Cut Taxes Because We’re Too Cowardly To Cut Spending’

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat According to Wikipedia. ‘Fiscal conservatism is the economic philosophy of prudence in government spending and debt. Fiscal Conservatives advocate the avoidance of deficit spending, the reaction of overall government spending … Continue reading

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Johnny Carson: Video: NBC’s The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson: Ronald Reagan Talks About Balancing the Budget in 1975

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger I like and respect Ronald Reagan a lot, I’ve always had even though I’m a Liberal Democrat. Which might be like hearing how much a Boston Red Sox fan … Continue reading

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The Dish: Opinion: Andrew Sullivan: Why Rand Paul Matters: Senator Paul’s Critique of President Reagan’s Fiscal Policy

U.S. Senator Rand Paul The Dish: Opinion: Andrew Sullivan: Why Rand Paul Matters The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger For me, though, these clips make … Continue reading

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