2011-08-07
2011-08-06
2011-08-04
2011-08-03
I find it hard to imagine that everyone is buying this "reduction"
"After rocketing spending to the highest levels ever (by a large margin), we currently spend $1.3 Trillion more than we have each year, but we have maxed out our credit card. We were planning on increasing that spending by $4 Trillion over the next 10 years. So, we decided we would only increase that by 2 Trillion and look for some ways to increase it even less. We will call it a cut even though we are STILL increasing how much more we spend than what we have. Ultimately our solution is the people and businesses need to pay more. That will solve it!"
"And this will make our creditors happy."
The debt deal summarized
"Dear American's, as your responsible leaders working to solve the debt crisis we have placed upon you, we promise to increase the amount of debt you and your kids will owe by just $2 Trillion, instead of the planned $4 Trillion… But that's only if things go as planned. If something important comes up like another war, or if Air Force One needs a new $500,000 toilet, we reserve the right to spend whatever we want…"
Oh… And one more thing… As a part of this grand debt deal, we're including some legislation that creates a "special committee", which will be able to circumvent all normal democratic principles. Any issue related to the budget or tax-cutting cannot be debated or amended by the rest of Congress or the Senate to ensure quick and decisive action in the future. Don't worry about that "voting" thing any more. We know it's always been a big inconvenience for you, so we're just going to forget about the whole unnecessary process…" – Your loving Congress
Ahhhh…. Can you smell the Constitution burning my Amerikan comrades?
2011-08-02
We had a shooting competition tonight...
The bad news is, Julie beat me. The bad news is, Julie beat me! Ditto for my boss. Bottom of the three of us for me tonight! Julie's dream has come true!
Circled numbers indicate our rank relative to each other.
Makes me proud of her for sure.