Getting back to the facts ... which party is the real big spender?

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[spanone]

1. k&r...

[BlueStreak]

2. Be careful with this.

Republicans argue that the spending has happened primarily in the years when Dems held the House.

I suggest you take a close look at that data before pushing this argument too hard.

[treestar]

4. So? If an R President signed off on it, then they are responsible too.

[BlueStreak]

5. I'm just sayin' that if you are going to make the argument

you need to be prepared for their response.

Look at the data. They can make a pretty good case for that. And they also have the advantage of the Constitution, which puts financial responsibility mainly in the hands of the House.

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3. The Big Lie: The GOP Reveals Debt Clock They Misplaced In 2001

The Big Lie: The GOP Reveals Debt Clock They Misplaced In 2001

August 28th, 2012

The Big Lie: The Republican National Convention will feature a debt clock to hold the president accountable for the mounting debt.

The Truth: Republican policies and the economy they created are responsible for the vast majority of the debt and the Romney/Ryan plans would only increase the debt.

One of the most notable decorations at this year’s Republican National Convention is a debt clock that counts the amount of debt that will be racked up from the moment the event opened. It’s supposed to be a visual indictment of the president’s policies – the result of “wasteful government spending.”

But the GOP’s debt clock would be more honest if it were captioned by the RNC’s current slogan: “We Built It!”

Read more: http://www.nationalmemo.com/the-big-lie-the-gop-reveals-debt-clock-they-misplaced-in-2001/

[Major Nikon]

6. This has something to do with it

[napkinz]

7. And you know the Republicans' priorities

Increase defense spending, tax cuts for the 1%, and do away with Social Security and Medicare.

If you thought things were bad under past Republican administrations, just think what life would be like under Romney/Ryan, especially after the draconian Ryan plan has been implemented.

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8. kick

nt

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9. kick

nt