What follows are two vstly different views on entitlement programs in America. The first, and rather lengthy piece, came from the left leaning LikeTheDew.com and was penned by Joy Moses. The second, submitted by Killer Kilpatrick, came from The Independent Institute.
Note: the figures Moses refer to were not included due to html issues.
that is not used for food or animals.
2. Bring all outsourced textile industries
back to America.
3. Send obama back to Kenya, where his
Grandma witnessed his birth.
Not does it mention the really important percentage:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_Poverty#Results_and_aftermath
"The most dramatic decrease in poverty was among Americans over 65, which fell from 28.5% in 1966 to 10.1% today."
Social Security works. So does Medicare and Medicade. And yet, the Republicans want to dismantle them.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/nation/president/2004-09-02-bush-social-security_x.htm
Again. (Or should I say "Still"?)
http://crooksandliars.com/richard-rj-eskow/dont-blink-dc-machine-killing-m-0
Don Brown
it was the democrats that reduced social security funding by 2% this past year thus increasing the likelihood that social security will fail sooner. when the republicans demanded that this reduction be paid for before extending it this year, the democrats voted against it. opting instead for a 2 month extension.
i know the president seems intelligent. but he only tells you what the democrats and his teleprompter want you to hear. stop believing the lies.