"Congress consistently brings the government to the edge of default before facing its responsibilities. This brinkmanship threatens the holders of government bonds and those who rely on Social Security and veterans benefits.". Ronald Reagan
Since China holds a trillion dollars of our debt, one can see why they would be critical of the idiots in D.C. who are squandering our future.
Obama gave his word to make it as miserable as possible to gain sympathy in the shut down. He wants it to inflict as much discomfort as possible.
Obama could have prevented the stoppage of payments for military funerals if he wanted to. He only got concerned when it backfired on him.
Georgia Dept. of Corrections said the officer force was justified in shooting the dog. A 300 lb. officer vs. 12 lb. dog does not pass smell test!
I hope to see something in the paper regarding Taylor Swift's $4 million donation in Nashville. For self centered popstars - there's a lesson here.
You had me at "there would be no government at all." Sounds like a better approach than what we are suffering under now. With voluntary associations and private business, I can choose not to patronize what I don't want or don't support.
You can plan to build on a flood plain, but you cannot plan to have a devastating disease. Affordable Health Care is not like Flood Insuraance.
Why do Republicans believe that they should not contribute to the society?
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