Yes, the problem is also Congress. But the divide is causing a huge problem in Congress. If it's a Dem pres, the Dems will give him anything he wants for

future political favors.

If it's a Rep, yes, same thing, but not nearly as much.

The Dems raised all hell about raising the deficit under Bush. Now, they are demanding that the deficit be increased under Obamao, with no

cuts in spending.

But the Dems had the presidency for two years, with a solid, controlling majority in both houses of Congress. And they did not do

ANYTHING about the freakin debt, except make it FAR WORSE. They didn't do ANYTHING about illegal immigration, except encourage it

to be WORSE.

But, Obamao didn't make the terrorism threat worse. Because he continued Bush's foreign policy about that in dramatic fashion., so now,

it's time to get a REAL Republican pres (I want Bachman sp?), and a Republican dominated Congress, and we will give THEM a chance

to freakin start solving problems. If that doesn't happen, then a bunch of Dems and Reps need to start a third political party.

@calfoxwc said:

Bush ran up the deficit by 1.6 billion. A DAY.

ObaMao is running it up by 4.2 I think it was. That's billion a day.

Bush gets a partial free pass because we were attacked on 9/11.

But Obamao has skyrocketed the debt beyond all reason. It has to stop NOW.

I do agree Cal it does how to stop now. It's easy to blame either president, rather then to look at Congress individually, I get it your lazy. People you need to read up on the thieves in Congress. I've picked one a day to read up on, everyone but 2 so far have done some bad shit to rip off the American people. FACT.

Sure the President can veto their shit, but these policies have been in place too long, the ball is already rolling. And none of these fooks want to give up their golden goose.

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

To borrow money on the credit of the United States;

@mr.-t said:

On Sep 30 2000, the national debt was 5.7 trillion.

On Sep 30, 2006 it was 8.5 trillion.

While Clinton lied to everyone about the surplus he also did not have to fight a war after 911 if you can remember. Yes the National debt is a problem and has been under Clinton, "W" and now Obama. But what we are seeing is that this thing is turning from a simple snowball rolling down the mountain into an avalanche under Obama's short term.

In 2008, the national debt was 40% of GDP. Now it's more than 60%, and it is projected to reach 75% next year, all thanks to Obama.

I wonder what the real rate of inflation is today? Can you imagine if they raise the debt ceiling how much more the cost of living will become?

Watch the Gold prices, they will tell you where the American dollar stands among global trading.

$1600 per ounce and rising under Obama. (It was $980 per ounce when "W" left office.)

T, I too am not a fan of Obama, to say the least, but I will repeat from our constitution:

"The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

To borrow money on the credit of the United States;

The sooner

@calfoxwc said:

Bush ran up the deficit by 1.6 billion. A DAY.

ObaMao is running it up by 4.2 I think it was. That's billion a day.

Bush gets a partial free pass because we were attacked on 9/11.

But Obamao has skyrocketed the debt beyond all reason. It has to stop NOW.

Libs wont listen to reason, they only cry and make noise like a clapping monkey crying foul play.

ObaMao is running it up by 4.2 I think it was. That's billion a day.

Bush gets a partial free pass because we were attacked on 9/11.

But Obamao has skyrocketed the debt beyond all reason. It has to stop NOW.

If you max out your credit cards, can you as a consumer raise your own debt limit?

What bank is going to give you a loan if you owe more than your networth?

Wouldn't you first try to cut out any unnecessary spending by cutting back on things that cost you extra money?

Would you live within a budget?

CIA World Factbook; U.S. finances at bottom of planet

You'll flip when you see list of nations performing better

The United States ranks last among all nations in the world when it comes to its current account balance, astronomically lower than every other economy, the CIA reports.

Source

CIA

@mr.-t said:

On Sep 30 2000, the national debt was 5.7 trillion.

On Sep 30, 2006 it was 8.5 trillion.

While Clinton lied to everyone about the surplus he also did not have to fight a war after 911 if you can remember. Yes the National debt is a problem and has been under Clinton, "W" and now Obama. But what we are seeing is that this thing is turning from a simple snowball rolling down the mountain into an avalanche under Obama's short term.

In 2008, the national debt was 40% of GDP. Now it's more than 60%, and it is projected to reach 75% next year, all thanks to Obama.

I wonder what the real rate of inflation is today? Can you imagine if they raise the debt ceiling how much more the cost of living will become?

Watch the Gold prices, they will tell you where the American dollar stands among global trading.

$1600 per ounce and rising under Obama. (It was $980 per ounce when "W" left office.)

Please stop posting links that have zero merit and by merit I mean research backing up those claims from reputable sources. You just linked a conservative blog. Fail and double fail and let's not talk about the "war" that should have never occurred. It was in the wrong country with the wrong dictator for the WRONG reason. Bush has gone on record and admitted that himself. However if you want to go in to wars and running up the National deficit I guess Bush get's a free pass and Obama doesn't? Laughable hypocritical.

On Sep 30, 2006 it was 8.5 trillion.

The Myth of the Clinton Surplus The government can have a surplus even if it has trillions in debt, but it cannot have a surplus if that debt increased every year. This article is about surplus/deficit, not the debt. However, it analyzes the debt to prove there wasn't a surplus under Clinton

Source

SEN. BOB MENENDEZ (D-NJ)

1) Over the course of the Bush[43] administration there was a 72% increase in the national debt, from $5.7 trillion to $9.8 trillion – MOSTLY TRUE

2) At the end of the Bush [43] administration, the U.S. had a $1.5 trillion budget deficit - TRUE

SEN. MENENDEZ: And it’s not just talking about President Bush, it’s the policies that they espouse that are in essence Bush’s policies. Those led us to a 72 percent increase in the debt from $5.7 trillion to $9.8 trillion when Bush left. It led us to a massive elimination of the surplus that Bill Clinton gave George Bush, and he had a $1.5 trillion deficit when he left office

1) According to the Treasury Department, when George W. Bush took office in 2001 the national debt was $5.73 trillion and when Bush left office in 2009, the national debt had increased to $10.63 trillion. That’s a 85% increase of $4.9 trillion. Sen. Menendez is off by 13%, but he is correct in the underlying message that the national debt did significantly increase under George W. Bush. Thus, we rate Sen. Menendez’s statement MOSTLY TRUE.

2) According to the Congressional Budget Office, under former president Bill Clinton there was a budget surplus in 1999 ($1.9 billion) and in 2000 ($86.4 billion). But the surpluses in 1999 and 2000 were not enough to eliminate the national debt. When the federal government spends more money than it takes in, that’s a deficit. When the government takes in more money than it spends, that’s a surplus (Treasury Department budget FAQs). Though former president Bill Clinton had two consecutive surplus years, the U.S. national debt actually increased $400 billion over his term (1992 to 2000).

When former president Bill Clinton left office in 2000 there was a $86.4 billion surplus. When former president George W. Bush left office in 2008 there was a $1.5 trillion budget deficit. Because Sen. Menendez was correct in stating that there was a $1.5 trillion budget deficit when George W. Bush left office and the budget surplus that Bill Clinton left from his presidency had turned into a deficit, we rate Sen. Menendez’s statement TRUE.

Source fact Check

While Clinton lied to everyone about the surplus he also did not have to fight a war after 911 if you can remember. Yes the National debt is a problem and has been under Clinton, "W" and now Obama. But what we are seeing is that this thing is turning from a simple snowball rolling down the mountain into an avalanche under Obama's short term.

In 2008, the national debt was 40% of GDP. Now it's more than 60%, and it is projected to reach 75% next year, all thanks to Obama.

I wonder what the real rate of inflation is today? Can you imagine if they raise the debt ceiling how much more the cost of living will become?

Watch the Gold prices, they will tell you where the American dollar stands among global trading.

$1600 per ounce and rising under Obama. (It was $980 per ounce when "W" left office.)

@mr.-t said:

Source

I heard this morning that we will reach over 20 Trillion in debt even with the Cut Cap and Balance act.

We have to stop all of the unnecessary spending otherwise whatever Congress does will not matter.

You have to spend money to make money and to put the debt on Obama alone is absolutely insane. It's easy to pass the buck and that's exactly what happened when "W" left office. The last time we had a surplus was under Clinton and that was with more taxation on the wealthiest 1% and a greater emphasis on social programs. Instead republicans want to battle on taxing the use of PRIVATE JETS! come on now. The ridiculous cut, cap and balance will NEVER pass, but for the sake of argument we'll say it does. It would be absolutely devastating to the middle class, devastating to education. You can also add in senior citizens. The tax loop holes need closed but the Teapublicans want to keep them open. It's hilarious. Make up your damn mind. I also don't think most of the teapublicans realize the brevity of passing that bill but if they took the time to do ACTUAL research and the effects of it's passing anyone would half a brain would back away slowly.