I think the answer to all this lies not only in cutting spending but that in conjunction with raising revenue is imo the COMPLETE answer.
The pubs want only to cut spending on the social programs and still seem to believe that the 'trickle down' form of voodoo economics is the answer.
Anyway, the "raising revenues" part of the equation is what Obama can offer. And there are a few ways to do that.
Actually creating real jobs, and closing loopholes that only the rich can take advantage of are the two biggies that come to mind right off.
The trickle down theory has proven itself to be an illusion. It's had plenty of time to prove itself and it's a complete failure as we can all attest to now.
It worries me that even exceptional people like you have become so despondent and cynical about the whole process that you're ready to just throw up your hands, give up and walk away from the process. That's exactly what the neo-cons would like to see you do. Why? Because they ALWAYS VOTE, and if we don't they win by default. We have to keep trying even if it seems hopeless sometimes.
Hang in there buddy. We still have a chance to change things, and it's almost here now. Relax, take a deep breath, recoup your thoughts, rest up and gather your energy, tighten the shoelaces on your tennies and get ready for the sprint to the finish. It ain't over till it's over.
McBUSHIE'S choice of Palin was irresponsible, dangerous and insulting to America's intelligence. That choice and his continuing smears/lies prove he'll do anything to win this election even to the point of endangering his own country.DEFEAT HIM!
