I don't give a flying f**k what the deficit is......

[matmar]

Start cutting the world occupation force (aka US Military) and then I might consider thinking about the deficit. But as it is, with the zeitgheist being no holds barred for "defense" spending (what a joke) and austerity for the people, I couldn't give a rats ass about the GD deficit.

Start increasing taxes on Wall St for Christs sake.

[uponit7771]

1. You know we have a Japan styly MIC when the media wont even TRY to mention military spending

...as a means to cut the defciit

[NightWatcher]

2. The next time a coworker, friend, or other rw'er goes all "deficit"

ask them if they paid 100% cash for their house, car, or if they have any credit cards. If they got a home or car loan, guess what that's deficit spending. Without credit (deficit spending) we'd still be trading sea shells for shiny rocks and wampum.

[lumberjack_jeff]

3. Exactly.

Cut military spending and bring tax rates back to what they were 20 years ago and then we'll talk again about deficits. Until then...

[Vincardog]

4. When the average corporation and the top .01% pay the same % as the bottom 20% we can talk