GDP VS Deficit

[PapaG]

Yes, and I would do it again.

Isn't that an example of voting for the same people over and over again? Is there another Democrat in CA who has been in public office longer than Jerry Brown?

The guy's entire life is built off of taxpayer money, and he's the guy who is going to reform government? Isn't he due to collect a $185k government pension now, as opposed to $73k prior to his election, when he retires as governor? 14 years were just added, even though there was a gap in "employment", right?

Man, California is just plain messed up when that guy is the "reform" candidate. His Dad was even the governor.

 

[barfo]

We own a piece of the debt, not the deficit. And the debt is roughly $14T, or approximately $45,454.55 per person or $140,000.00 per household. While many people could just write a check, most others couldn't hope to pay their share in their lifetime.

Not clear to me why the debt should be allocated on a per-capita basis. Surely, if we actually try to pay it off, every man/woman/child won't pay an equal share.

barfo

 

[Denny Crane]

Isn't that an example of voting for the same people over and over again? Is there another Democrat in CA who has been in public office longer than Jerry Brown?

The guy's entire life is built off of taxpayer money, and he's the guy who is going to reform government? Isn't he due to collect a $185k government pension now, as opposed to $73k prior to his election, when he retires as governor? 14 years were just added, even though there was a gap in "employment", right?

Man, California is just plain messed up when that guy is the "reform" candidate. His Dad was even the governor.

All that is true, but he speaks his mind, is honest, has real convictions, and I happen to really like him as a politician.

California is quite messed up - he may as well be the governor when we file for bankruptcy.

 

[Denny Crane]

Not clear to me why the debt should be allocated on a per-capita basis. Surely, if we actually try to pay it off, every man/woman/child won't pay an equal share.

barfo

From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs. Did I get that right, commie pinko?

The way things are going, it's going to be quite the opposite in a hugely upside down way. I'm not talking about the rich paying for it all (they do now), but rather those who become entirely dependent on govt. will have NO ability to "from each."

 

[barfo]

From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs. Did I get that right, commie pinko?

Yes, Grasshopper, you have learned well.

barfo