There is no reason to try to present this in a witty or
provocative way. We are already getting
a show from Washington. The numbers
speak for themselves.
The federal government spent roughly $3,600 billion dollars
in 2011. It took in about $2,400 billion
dollars. That is a deficit of $1,200
billion.
The current argument in Washington is if the Bush tax cuts
should expire for those making over $250k a year. The revenue for that would be $70 billion, which
is enough money to run the government for about 10 or 11 days. Let’s give them the benefit of doubt and say
eleven days.
Eleven days. They
have drawn a line in the sand and that line is eleven days.
This fight isn't about the financial health of the nation. It is show.
It is a ploy to win favor for re-election. It is a farce that is dividing the country
along economic lines.
Washington, get back to me when you are ready to have real
conversations involving real decisions that might actually make a difference.
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