The Truth About The Deficit
Posted on March 24, 2013 in Images
Yes, in spite of what the ratings-hungry pundits squawk, the deficit is shrinking at the fastest pace since World War Two.
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Bernie Sanders On Social Security
Posted on March 22, 2013 in Quotes
The Vermont Independent is one of the last great New Deal-heralding statesmen we’ve got.
On The Merit Of Republican Economic Policies
Posted on March 20, 2013 in Images
And to further that, why do red states receive more federal handouts?
Congress On Making Sacrifices
Posted on March 16, 2013 in Political Cartoons
“Er, um…job creators, economic freedom, no tyranny, cut taxes…next question?”
13 Great Quotes On Economic Inequality
Posted on March 10, 2013 in Quotes
A 2011 study by the CBO found that the top 1 percent of households gained about 275% after federal taxes and income transfers over a period between 1979 and 2007, compared to a gain of just under 40% for the 60 percent in the middle of America’s income distribution. Income inequality today is just as bad as it was in 1929, and yet only 42% of Americans think it has increased. If there is anything to be hopeful about, it’s that this isn’t a new problem; societies have been dealing with this for eons. With that said, here are some of the best insights to the nature of the beast, ranging all the way from Plato to Teddy Roosevelt.
