This cartoon is sooooo true. We need a stimulus package from the government. A real one that can be used to build new roads, improve water and electrical systems, bury phone lines, etc. That would create jobs which would give the economy a boost (a permanent boost) and the deficit would come down as percentage of the economy and crisis over.
The solution is so clear — do exactly what Clinton did in recession, what Roosevelt did in depression, what Reagan did in recession, what both Bushes did in recession. Government spending is what has always gotten us out of recessions before. Once the economy is thriving it’s time to raise taxes and lower spending if needed to balance the budget. This is the first time we’ve had an entire party devoted to ruining the American economy in the hopes of partisan political gain.
something like 97% of the money goes to the top 400-600 top dogs, and that the less money you have the less you get of money’ I hope that people with pay under minimum wage don’t have to file taxes. we are become a nation of have nots, not because of the needy, deserving poor, but of the extremeely greedy top people who have out of the USA bank accounts. You can only get so much juice from a turnip.
I love how the lefties like to use the rest of the world as examples, saying the U.S. is the only country in the world not to do this or that.
Maybe that’s why the UNITED STATES has been the most innovative, successful and powerful country in the world the past 100 years. Thanks, but I’d rather keep it that way.
Bruce4671: Or try Fritz Schumaker. As chief economist for the British National Coal Board, he came up with the idea that coal mines, coke ovens, and brickyards that operated at a loss should be closed down. This panicked management so much they actually started listing to the unions, with the result that half those threatened managed to stay productive. At least until Empress Maggie gave them away to her supporters, armed the police, gave a salvage job in New Georgia to Argentina and precipitated a war to get reelected, and otherwise Americanized the country. Read Small is Beautiful.
Darsan54 Premium Member about 11 years ago
This cartoon is sooooo true. We need a stimulus package from the government. A real one that can be used to build new roads, improve water and electrical systems, bury phone lines, etc. That would create jobs which would give the economy a boost (a permanent boost) and the deficit would come down as percentage of the economy and crisis over.
Yontrop about 11 years ago
The cartoon could be interpreted from either a Tea Party or Progressive point of view. Both are a bit simplistic. (or more than a bit)
ARodney about 11 years ago
The solution is so clear — do exactly what Clinton did in recession, what Roosevelt did in depression, what Reagan did in recession, what both Bushes did in recession. Government spending is what has always gotten us out of recessions before. Once the economy is thriving it’s time to raise taxes and lower spending if needed to balance the budget. This is the first time we’ve had an entire party devoted to ruining the American economy in the hopes of partisan political gain.
Justice22 about 11 years ago
Begin with eliminating the tax breaks for outsourcing our jobs.
Call me Ishmael about 11 years ago
I suggest that you read Paul Krugman. T’will do you good.
Rickapolis about 11 years ago
Thank goodness we have a president courageous enough to face the problems and find real solutions. And all that while others just say ‘no, no, no’
pam Miner about 11 years ago
something like 97% of the money goes to the top 400-600 top dogs, and that the less money you have the less you get of money’ I hope that people with pay under minimum wage don’t have to file taxes. we are become a nation of have nots, not because of the needy, deserving poor, but of the extremeely greedy top people who have out of the USA bank accounts. You can only get so much juice from a turnip.
Godfreydaniel about 11 years ago
Krugman looks around for objective evidence to back his positions. What a refreshing concept!
ConserveGov about 11 years ago
I love how the lefties like to use the rest of the world as examples, saying the U.S. is the only country in the world not to do this or that.
Maybe that’s why the UNITED STATES has been the most innovative, successful and powerful country in the world the past 100 years. Thanks, but I’d rather keep it that way.
hippogriff about 11 years ago
Bruce4671: Or try Fritz Schumaker. As chief economist for the British National Coal Board, he came up with the idea that coal mines, coke ovens, and brickyards that operated at a loss should be closed down. This panicked management so much they actually started listing to the unions, with the result that half those threatened managed to stay productive. At least until Empress Maggie gave them away to her supporters, armed the police, gave a salvage job in New Georgia to Argentina and precipitated a war to get reelected, and otherwise Americanized the country. Read Small is Beautiful.