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Dark n Stormy Knight

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11. Defense, John of Orange, cut defense. From the article:

Reply to EarlG (Original post)

Thu Dec 13, 2012, 07:36 PM

Dec 2012

There really isn’t money to be cut everywhere. The United States spends way less money on social services than do other advanced countries, and even that low figure is inflated by our sky-high health-care prices. The retirement benefits to programs like Social Security are quite meager. Public infrastructure is grossly underfunded.

So, what's the program that's not underfunded, Mr. Speaker?

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Pic Of The Moment: Republicans Demand Drastic Spending Cuts In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations [View all] EarlG Dec 2012 OP

Let's start with Congressional salaries--with particular attention to leadership paychecks!! MADem Dec 2012 #1

Excellent idea! Besides, with all the insider trading and corporate kickbacks, BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #4

Terrible idea. Laelth Dec 2012 #8

I disagree . . . GatorLarry Dec 2012 #12

They don't necessarily do it solely to fill their own pockets. joshcryer Dec 2012 #19

Do they kick in half their pension like Scott Walker made State workers kick in? midnight Dec 2012 #6

Got any facts and figures about how large of a bundle that is exactly? I hear this about cutting Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #16

That is not the point I was making at all. Sheesh. MADem Dec 2012 #23

I like facts. Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #25

I like illustrative anecdotes, and opportunities to call legislators to account, along with facts. MADem Dec 2012 #26

Key phrase: Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #27

I'll return to my initial point.... MADem Dec 2012 #29

Well, you go on with your mad self. For me, until I have some idea how much money is spent on Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #30

I say poke the underworked, pampered professionals. They're our servants. MADem Dec 2012 #31

Another R meme, Ds spend, spend, spend siligut Dec 2012 #2

It seems to me that the wingnut GOP does all the spending--and OVERspending--and the Dems are the MADem Dec 2012 #28

You've nailed it again! Little Star Dec 2012 #3

Someone get that man a real coffee mug with a triple shot. Coyotl Dec 2012 #5

That's a brilliant idea.. rofl Cha Dec 2012 #9

So why does Ferris Beuller come to mind? mostlyconfused Dec 2012 #7

LOL! Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #17

Fourth caption missing: DFW Dec 2012 #10

Defense, John of Orange, cut defense. From the article: Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #11

Really Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2012 #13

War profiteers are the reason war is so damn popular. Offer them less and they will still be happy Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #18

I had a discussion like that with a guy at the airport once. Initech Dec 2012 #14

Unfortunately, most people don't ask those questions. It's easy to appeal to the base instincts. Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #15

Nicely Done! TomCADem Dec 2012 #20

negotiating gop style Garion_55 Dec 2012 #21

so what exactly is the difference in their skin color? greymattermom Dec 2012 #22

The one on the left is orange. nt MADem Dec 2012 #24