State of the Union in Pictures
Today’s post is a pictorial, because a picture is worth a thousand words, and I have more than one picture to share.
It’s true, a dollar ain’t what it used to be - it’s basically a nickle now, maybe less.
I believe that parabolic best describes the above chart of the national debt; which I also believe is unsustainable…
And that is just in 2009, I’m sure it looks much better now – not.
The trend is definitely up on those who receive food stamps . . . is that something we as a nation should be proud of?
How’s that Federal Dept. of Education (established 10/17/1979)? It isn’t making us smarter that’s for sure.
America accounts for nearly 50% of global defense spending; and we are told that it isn’t enough.
America has slipped to 18th in economic freedom, below such bastions of freedom like Bahrain, and the UAE.
And I could go on and on inserting graph after graph, but I won’t. These are just somethings to think about as election day is fast approaching. There is one thing that all of them have in common though, they are the result of both Democrat and Republican governance. Maybe we should think about that too?
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. (George Washington)
