Just a few facts for the discussion: compared to the bush years, revenue is down $500 billion even though the tax rate is the same, probably due to poor economy. Spending is up $1 trillion annually. That is how we arrived at the $1.5 annual deficit. Not sure what is to blame?
Funny we claim to care about foreign oil, but refuse to drill in our own offshore continental shelf. Guess we would rather fight than risk messing up the environment. Birds>Soldiers
Just a few facts for the discussion: compared to the bush years, revenue is down $500 billion even though the tax rate is the same, probably due to poor economy. Spending is up $1 trillion annually. That is how we arrived at the $1.5 annual deficit. Not sure what is to blame?
SaltwaterCroc, About half of America pay 0 in federal income tax. Not sure how you get lower than zero.