Tag Archives: Fiscal Responsibility

Last Week Tonight: John Oliver: ‘The National Debt’

Source:Last Week Tonight– with John Oliver on America’s national debt. Source:The New Democrat “The national debt has long been portrayed as a burden we’re placing on future generations. John Oliver discusses how national debt works, why people are so concerned … Continue reading

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CBPP: ‘Policy Basics: Where Do Federal Tax Revenues Come From?’

“The three main sources of federal tax revenue are individual income taxes, payroll taxes, and corporate income taxes. Other sources of tax revenue include excise taxes, the estate tax, and other taxes and fees.” From the Center on Budget & Policy … Continue reading

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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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George Carlin: Balanced The Budget

Source: The New Democrat George Carlin’s comedic approach ( that’s right, I don’t actually think he’s serious here ) to balancing the budget reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode where Jack Warden, plays a convicted murderer who is sentenced … 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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FORA-TV: PJ O’Rourke- ‘Conservatives and Fiscal Responsibility’

Source:FORA-TV– Political satirist P.J. O’Rourke, at the National Press Club in Washington, talking about the lack of fiscal responsibility in the Republican Party. Source:Real Life Journal  “Political satirist P.J. O’Rourke criticizes the fiscal irresponsibility of recent conservative legislators. He says … Continue reading

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