The growth of government dependence (edited)

The growth of government dependence (edited) March 6, 2012 9:25 pm TB

Interactive map here.

Run it back a few years. Depressing, ain’t it?

Editorial comment:

The objective for the Democratic Party, of course, is to increase dependence to the point where we all “owe our souls to the company store.” Most Democrats think all of our healthcare should be dependent on the government, implying that the numbers above aren’t anywhere near high enough yet.

Elections would be in the bag for whichever party keeps the wealth redistribution flowing. For a while, until we follow Greece down the hole.

What was it that Conservatives chanted when people objected to various wars? When people complained their human rights were ... by bowser 2012-03-09 18:31:12
Of course. by Robert 2012-03-07 10:52:23
- Corrected for clarity. by TB 2012-03-07 11:50:11
  - The "clarity" is absolutely illogical. It really makes no sense, TB. The Republicans are the ones who have spent us ... by bowser 2012-03-07 16:56:46
  - It was already clear who you meant. by Robert 2012-03-07 16:07:45
    - When I'm talking "Democrats" it's usually shorthand for the Democratic Party and its leaders and cronies. I'll try to watch that. by TB 2012-03-07 18:35:26
      - I need to be clearer. by Robert 2012-03-08 10:56:59
        
        Conspiracy? More like an invisible hand... (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-08 18:09:18
        
        "Because for better or worse, he’s our troll. " by ER 2012-03-08 13:20:29
        
        Hola Amigo (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-08 18:11:01
        
        What's up, ER? by Robert 2012-03-08 16:56:04
        
        Sorry, Robert. But you have inadvertently, and I am sure, innocently, created a situation where self-censorship on my part ... by ER 2012-03-08 18:03:41
        
        Can we talk? by Robert 2012-03-09 11:49:47
        
        ER, just be yourself. Just say what you will and don't sweat it. I for one greatly appreciate ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-08 23:09:39
        
        YOU MEN! Dignity is on a sliding scale. Ever had a child?...and I ain't talkin' C section. I miss you. Please ... by Jody 2012-03-08 15:35:49
        
        Dude, you ARE wanted here. Please continue to contribute. by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-08 14:07:17
        
        Ditto! by TB 2012-03-08 15:16:01
        
        I appreciate the sentiment, Buck, and I thank you for it. But when the Great Kerfuffle broke out a ... by ER 2012-03-08 14:23:39
        
        I'm over to Community for this one. n/t by bowser 2012-03-08 19:51:27
        
        "Trolling:" by TB 2012-03-08 14:02:34
        
        I've ripped ER a dozen times for abusing the word "conspiracy." Don't you start. by TB 2012-03-08 12:06:19
        
        Thanks for addressing the *conspiracy* reference Tom....it was eating at me too. by Jody 2012-03-08 12:48:38
LOL at the gigantic increases in red states! I read 40% of republicans who are on Medicare and/or SS ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-07 01:41:29
- Well they do take out a large chunk out of our checks for these benefits. (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-07 17:45:40
- Granted, an aging population is a factor here, but the money still has to come from somewhere. by TB 2012-03-07 09:48:42
  - By the way, by TB 2012-03-07 10:13:32
Understandable, predictable and natural. Makes the case for taxing the wealthy at 90%. As more and more wealth is being ... by bowser 2012-03-06 22:03:02
- You have to earn the money first before you invest it. by RobVG 2012-03-07 17:42:46
  - Kill the middle class and you have nothing. And Republican policies are killing the middle class. I don't know why ... by bowser 2012-03-07 23:49:03
    - I was responding to your comment about non-producers by RobVG 2012-03-08 10:04:58
- Tell me the income level where you think "wealthy" starts, and I'll get you a revenue number for a 90 ... by TB 2012-03-07 09:53:45
  - That's not the point. There is not a 1 to 1 correlation between what is transferred to the ... by bowser 2012-03-07 13:25:20
    - It's the point you made. You want to change it now? by TB 2012-03-07 14:02:20
      - Same point. One may not get it all but one can get some of it, and deter the practice. by bowser 2012-03-07 16:49:17
Amazing graphic (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-06 21:54:57

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