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What does it mean?

What does it all mean?

  • I don’t know, but the reds and greens sure look festive.

    Votes: 2 18.2%

  • It means we inherited this mess from George Bush.

    Votes: 1 9.1%

  • It means the president better get off his a** and work with Congress

    Votes: 6 54.5%

  • It means a working plan is already in effect and the path is clear for Hillary in 2016.

    Votes: 1 9.1%

  • It means the inertia is unstoppable and we’d better prepare for crisis lockdown.

    Votes: 6 54.5%

  • Anyone else here who couldn’t care less?

    Votes: 3 27.3%

  • You worry too much, Dooble; relax & take a chill pill.

    Votes: 2 18.2%
  • Total voters
    11
  • Poll closed .
I'm still optimistic that the tide can be turned. Where do you stand?
 
I am not optimistic. We don't have lawmakers or an administration who can stand to make the cuts necessary, so I expect that a few small symbolic cuts will be made, but not actual long-term solutions, and we will continue to accrue debt at a growing pace.
 
Alot of people don't care about our national debt. They just care about thier pockets.
 
Dooble said:
I'm still optimistic that the tide can be turned. Where do you stand?
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I learned a long time ago that it's silly to concern one's self with things one can't control. I did my civic duty in November, voting for someone I thought could more effectively turn us around.

My guy lost. So. *shrug*. It won't change by style or standard of living. Those closest to me are in good shape. Not much more I could ask for, really. If we go off some imaginary fiscal cliff as we've been led to believe? Most all of us will be in the same boat. (Though I admit I have a spare set of oars in mine...) It's up to Washington. They created the problem. Let 'em fix it.
 
MaggieD said:
I learned a long time ago that it's silly to concern one's self with things one can't control. I did my civic duty in November, voting for someone I thought could more effectively turn us around.

My guy lost. So. *shrug*. It won't change by style or standard of living. Those closest to me are in good shape. Not much more I could ask for, really. If we go off some imaginary fiscal cliff as we've been led to believe? Most all of us will be in the same boat. (Though I admit I have a spare set of oars in mine...) It's up to Washington. They created the problem. Let 'em fix it.
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Your nonchalance is a reminder to me of how indifferent I've become toward my surroundings. Don't you think it's also one's civic duty to be prepared for emergencies?
 
Dooble said:
Your nonchalance is a reminder to me of how indifferent I've become toward my surroundings. Don't you think it's also one's civic duty to be prepared for emergencies?
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Well, I think it's one's civic duty to take care of one's own. And, as I said, I have an spare set of oars in "my boat." ;)
 
I don't know what it means, but it kind of disturbing how our entire household income is added onto that debt in 6 seconds.
 
it means we need to go back and re-examine our political policies that were in effect the last time that clock quit spinning
the time immediately prior to the date dicknbush's spendthrift regime took over and turned a very modest annual surplus into massive deficit
 
justabubba said:
it means we need to go back and re-examine our political policies that were in effect the last time that clock quit spinning
the time immediately prior to the date dicknbush's spendthrift regime took over and turned a very modest annual surplus into massive deficit
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Don't forget Hussein's role in this massive deficit. ;)
 
Dooble said:
Don't forget Hussein's role in this massive deficit. ;)
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since he has DEcelerated the growth of government during his first administration, please enlighten us about his role in the accumulated federal deficit
 
justabubba said:
since he has DEcelerated the growth of government during his first administration, please enlighten us about his role in the accumulated federal deficit
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Did you not view the debt clock? Roll back to 2008 and see the difference between then and now.
 
Dooble said:
Did you not view the debt clock? Roll back to 2008 and see the difference between then and now.
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what i did not see is the portion for which he was DIRECTLY responsible for adding
until you are able/willing to show us those deficit dollars you have nothing
 
justabubba said:
what i did not see is the portion for which he was DIRECTLY responsible for adding
until you are able/willing to show us those deficit dollars you have nothing
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The numbers are right there. They are spinning under your liberal nose. Hussein is responsible for it because he is the President of this country. Do you know what it means to take the lead? Pull your head out of your a**.
 
Dooble said:
The numbers are right there. They are spinning under your liberal nose. Hussein is responsible for it because he is the President of this country. Do you know what it means to take the lead? Pull your head out of your a**.
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ok, i understand where you are coming from, now
nowhere
by 'virtue' of being president you hold the president responsible for all of the accumulated federal deficit
and you simultaneously refuse to recognize that unlike his republican precedents, Obama is actually slowing the rate of government spending
 
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justabubba said:
ok, i understand where you are coming from, now
nowhere
by 'virtue' of being president you hold the president responsible for all of the accumulated federal deficit
and you simultaneously refuse to recognize that unlike his republican precedents, Obama is actually slowing the rate of government spending
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Ah, you must be looking at the Liberal Debt Clock. Now I want you to join the real world and look at an actual Debt Clock. Tell me how much the numbers have grown from 2004 to 2008, and then from 2008 to now. remember, Bush (the man you're STILL pointing your finger at) was president from 2004 to 2008.
 
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obvious Child said:
ARGH. A Multiple Option. Can't help myself. Must vote for all options.....
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Please do, obvious Child... if you haven't, already. Obvious as they are, children's opinions are welcome here, too.
 
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