Yep. “Full faith and credit” doesn’t include “credibility” does it. It’s been a problem since at LEAST Newt (Slimy) Gingrich… and it’s only worse now, when so many of the rabid right are willing to pull it all down just because.
As it is unconstitutional for the USA not to pay it’s debt, the debt ceiling nonsense is unconstitutional. Anyone that doesn’t vote to pay the USA’s bills is violating their oath to uphold the Constitution.
C’mon Ted! I thought you’d be in support of defaulting on the debt, resulting in the toppling of the US Dollar as the Global Reserve Currency & all the perks that it brings. Widespread economic catastrophes, resulting in massive civil unrest… is that not your jam any more?
The debt is a function of income in/expenses out. The last time the US had a surplus (more income in than expenses out) was in the second Clinton administration. The Bush 2 wars took care of that blip…
The worst thing about the mainstream media’s reporting on the debt ceiling and the Republican’s insistence on requiring spending cuts in order to pass it is that everyone seems to agree that cutting spending is the only solution to the deficit and only argue about whether those should be dealt with now or when they try to pass a budget. Seldom do i see any reporting on the possibility or tax increases. Like windfall taxes on oil corporations or on billionaires for example.
Let’s cut. Cut the $900,000 each congressman gets to staff his office by 90%. Cut out their $250,000 travel budget completely. It’s small, but it’s a start.
“May not be valid when the republicans control the house”…or the senate…or the white house.
Remember folks, the national debt is only important when the Dems are in charge. Then it’s the biggest threat to the country since fluoridated water. When the R’s have control it’s no big deal.
Erse IS better over 1 year ago
Yep. “Full faith and credit” doesn’t include “credibility” does it. It’s been a problem since at LEAST Newt (Slimy) Gingrich… and it’s only worse now, when so many of the rabid right are willing to pull it all down just because.
Flashaaway over 1 year ago
Don’t worry they’ll just print more and more dollars, invest in a wheelbarrow to carry them.
Radish the wordsmith over 1 year ago
Perverse Republicans want to hold the USA hostage before they destroy it.
GOGOPOWERANGERS over 1 year ago
Text should be bigger since republican are known scammers
ibFrank over 1 year ago
All goverment’s debts all paid by 80% of the taxpayers.
GiantShetlandPony over 1 year ago
As it is unconstitutional for the USA not to pay it’s debt, the debt ceiling nonsense is unconstitutional. Anyone that doesn’t vote to pay the USA’s bills is violating their oath to uphold the Constitution.
Uncle Joe Premium Member over 1 year ago
C’mon Ted! I thought you’d be in support of defaulting on the debt, resulting in the toppling of the US Dollar as the Global Reserve Currency & all the perks that it brings. Widespread economic catastrophes, resulting in massive civil unrest… is that not your jam any more?
descabro over 1 year ago
*or when the size of the national debt destroys the credit worthiness of the US.
Meg: Cute as a Raccoon over 1 year ago
Instead of negotiating with terrorists, take away their power by minting trillion dollar coins.
Stephen Runnels Premium Member over 1 year ago
All conservatives need is the full faith they have in their Republican Party’s power to evaporate their investments, health, and future.
pixiekitten Premium Member over 1 year ago
And, yet, Ted cheers on bad faith Republican arguments that fuel the culture wars.
Màiri over 1 year ago
REELLY O/T
Trump has been awarded an honorary 9th Dan belt in Taikwondo.
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rdublu over 1 year ago
Stupid is as stupid does. no matter which party.
martens over 1 year ago
The debt is a function of income in/expenses out. The last time the US had a surplus (more income in than expenses out) was in the second Clinton administration. The Bush 2 wars took care of that blip…
Rich Douglas over 1 year ago
Yup. Nailed it.
Arghhgarrr Premium Member over 1 year ago
The worst thing about the mainstream media’s reporting on the debt ceiling and the Republican’s insistence on requiring spending cuts in order to pass it is that everyone seems to agree that cutting spending is the only solution to the deficit and only argue about whether those should be dealt with now or when they try to pass a budget. Seldom do i see any reporting on the possibility or tax increases. Like windfall taxes on oil corporations or on billionaires for example.
sedrelwesley2 Premium Member over 1 year ago
“May not?” Make that “Probably not!”
Meg: Cute as a Raccoon over 1 year ago
Let’s cut. Cut the $900,000 each congressman gets to staff his office by 90%. Cut out their $250,000 travel budget completely. It’s small, but it’s a start.
PB1 over 1 year ago
Ted, your whole shtick is that there isn’t a dimes bit of difference between Republicans and Democrats so WTF is going on here?!
Direwolf over 1 year ago
“May not be valid when the republicans control the house”…or the senate…or the white house.
Remember folks, the national debt is only important when the Dems are in charge. Then it’s the biggest threat to the country since fluoridated water. When the R’s have control it’s no big deal.