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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Mon, Jul 13 2009
Debt: A partisan affair?
I know that many Republicans are pushed at President Obama's work thus far, but I couldn't help but notice that one of the people profiled in Americans less stressed about debt, poll shows was now paying down debt that had, I presume, amassed during the last administration or two. I can understand all the fear and trepidation about socialism, but if people were getting into big debt the last decade or so, it's a good thing that folks have now put a focus on paying down that debt and on setting aside savings. If we're honest with ourselves, looking at our personal debt being sky-high is not much of a positive point for having had a Republican in the White House. It's another example to me that many Americans tend to see things through partisan lenses, rather than taking responsibility for their own personal choices. None of us should have been living drastically above our means. If Americans are working to remedy that debt now, it's a good thing. Can folks at least admit this is happening while a politician of that other major party is in the White House?
posted at: 13:03 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
I know that many Republicans are pushed at President Obama's work thus far, but I couldn't help but notice that one of the people profiled in Americans less stressed about debt, poll shows was now paying down debt that had, I presume, amassed during the last administration or two. I can understand all the fear and trepidation about socialism, but if people were getting into big debt the last decade or so, it's a good thing that folks have now put a focus on paying down that debt and on setting aside savings. If we're honest with ourselves, looking at our personal debt being sky-high is not much of a positive point for having had a Republican in the White House. It's another example to me that many Americans tend to see things through partisan lenses, rather than taking responsibility for their own personal choices. None of us should have been living drastically above our means. If Americans are working to remedy that debt now, it's a good thing. Can folks at least admit this is happening while a politician of that other major party is in the White House?
posted at: 13:03 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
