The Shrinking Deficit . . .

Here's a look at how the budget deficit is shrinking:

http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2012/11/21/15343715-your-helpful-thanksgiving-charts-about-the-deficit

Purging the Crazies . . .

Here's a look at what is happening in the Republican party in the wake of the election:

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"Star Spangled Banner"

In Lakota . . .


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO4Nc7-Dm6c&feature=share

House Anti-Science Committee . . .

And here's Rachel Maddow on the House Science Committee (and a great whiskey cocktail) . . .

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Best for the Economy?

Historically, the Democrats have been best for the economy:

http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/11/01/stocks-story/imJJjC7EHDJwQJCtTB2b4O/story.html

Republican leaders on Romney . . .

Here's what other Republican leaders have to say on Romney's total lack of integrity:

Regarding taxes and deficits . . .

Here's an interesting look at the relationship between taxes and budget deficits, written by a conservative economist:


http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/22/would-romney-be-another-bill-clinton-or-another-george-w-bush/

Joss Whedon endorses Zomney . . .

Romney in a word . . .

Hypocrite - one who professes beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness.

Trickle-down economics, Part II

The Congressional Research Service also finds that trickle-down economics doesn't work, or at least tries to:

http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2012/11/01/14859366-this-has-hues-of-a-banana-republic?lite

 http://tv.msnbc.com/2012/11/01/pressured-by-gop-agency-pulls-report-finding-tax-cuts-for-rich-dont-boost-growth/

and here's the study that was censored:

 http://graphics8.nytimes.com/news/business/0915taxesandeconomy.pdf

Weasel wording . . .

Read Romney's statement on FEMA carefully:

"As president, I will ensure FEMA has the funding it needs to fulfill its mission, while directing maximum resources to the first responders who work tirelessly to help those in need, because states and localities are in the best position to get aid to the individuals and communities affected by natural disasters."

It sounds to me as though he still intends to shift most of the responsibility to the states and cut funding for FEMA way back, even if he doesn't eliminate it entirely.