One Hedge Fund Manager made $5 Billion Dollars & paid a 15% income tax rate.
It may be hard to get your head around how much $5 Billion Dollars is -- but if you took the salaries of all New York Yankee baseball players in the history of the club it still wouldnt total $5 Billion Dollars.
And yet the Hedge Fund Mgr's maid who scrubbed his shit out of his toliet paid a higher income tax rate.
@DillonDee1 Smart...... eh, it never ceases to amaze me that no matter what country, culture, or era that there are always large groups of people that REALLY think that it's not wrong to generalize and demonize a particular group of people so that the government can oppress them (by taking property, money, liberty, etc). Power is more than just money. Power can be (like today) strength in numbers, and Americans today are using their strength in numbers to demonize those that have what they want
@DillonDee1 and oh btw. the people that are really sticking it to the middle class are the same people that you are ceding OUR power to so that they can stick it to the rich. Rich people pay politicians so that they can bend the rules for them b/c politicians have the power to do so... I have an idea, lets give politicians even more power over us all, maybe that'll work. OR we can shrink government, take the power back from politicians so that the rich HAVE to come to the people to make money
@Phalinex oh ok. I thought everything he said was amazing... but hearing your analysis i think you proved how right you are..............................
Corporate special interests including multinational insurance conglomerates own the republican party. They wrote Ryan's bill to privatize medicare in order to make 10s of billions in profits from seniors, many of whom are on a fixed income, and will not be able to afford the costs. Lying corporate whores like Paul Ryan are trying to convince Americans that it would be better for them if high profit insurance providers were put in place of a non profit system.
45% increase in food stamps, 32% increase in hand outs and a quadrupling of corporate welfare make Obama the king of socialism and crony capitalism at the same time.
No one is a bigger "fat cat" than Obama. He just went on a vacation, to Hawaii, costing millions. His wife went on a vacation with friends to Spain, that cost taxpayers $42 million. Obama never mentions jobs, entitlement reform, reducing debt, all he talks about is disparity between rich and poor. He's a pathetic demagogue.
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Paul Ryan you should be ashamed of yourself for falsely attacking The President and blaming his ideologies for the current state of the country? That is a coward's statement and a little projection coming from 8 years of GWB and his Christian fundementalist that started a holy war against Islam!
@JMillion You're a flat-out liar. Militant Islamists declared war on the US even before 9/11, but that attack was worse than Pearl Harbor and showed the gravity of the threat. To the chagrin of many who thought *militant* Islamic *extremists* needed to be explicitly identified as the enemy, President Bush bent over backwards to emphasize *Islam*, per se, wasn't the enemy, always using the nondescriptive expression "war on terror", leaving "Islam" out entirely. Again, you're a liar.
@JMillion And what kind of mis-wired brain leads a person (like you) to jump from anything Paul Ryan said in this interview (or at any time) to "GWB and his Christian fundamentalist that started a holy war against Islam!" You sound like someone who hasn't taking your anti-psychotic medications. Are you a person with a one-track mind that leads every subject back to your delusions and fixations?
@JMillion Well duh! Obama has only been president for 3 years and all his economic policies are currently in effect. Since Jan of 09, unemployment is higher, deficits and debt are higher, poverty is higher, gas prices are higher, food stamp usage is higher and we had a credit downgrade because Obama didn't listen to his first or second deficit commission. Americans miss those 8 years of Bush with low 4% unemployment rates, more jobs, lower deficits and debt and a triple A (AAA+) credit rating.
@NCMan28025 - But all those were because of mismanagement of Bush, not Obama you moron. Unemployment is now about the same as when Bush was in office. Gas prices are actually lower. Yes, Bush's debt has risen, but you can't blame Obama for the debt, he's been extremely frugal don't forget.
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Yes, the Tea Party downgraded our credit rating, so no wonder they are in hiding... Yes, 3.4 million new jobs under Obama, so we are in good hands, so learn to do research before posting, thanks.
@tnoyy34rt You stupid moron. All economic policies currently in effect are from Democrats and Obama. Unemployment was 7.8% in Jan. 09. It hit 10.2% in Feb. of 2010 and has "dropped" to 8.3% because BLS doesn't count the 4 million that dropped out of the labor force. Gas prices are higher moron ($1.83 in Jan. of 09 is < than $3.50 plus today).
The Tea Party didn't add to the record debt or deficits. That was Democrats and Obama. You may want to be better informed before posting. Thanks!
@sweetcornnugget - it's because the republicans are so hate filled towards our country. The democrats have passed the budget, but republicans are trying to thwart anything good for our country... so learn to check facts before posting.
@tnoyy34rt You are a moron. No budget since April 29, 2009. Democrats control the Senate idiot. They rejected Obama's 2012 budget (97 to 0) and the Republicans "Cut, Cap and Balance." Since 2009, Democrats have been passing CRs (continuing resolutions) in place of a budget. A simple google search would really help you become more informed. What a uninformed dolt you continue to prove yourself to be.
@NCMan28025 You're either a liar or an idiot, or more likely both. Bush tax cuts for the rich were extended by republican demand, bush war debt, bush drug scam, bush deregulation, and an bush economic collapse costing 20 million tax paying jobs are all adding to the debt, but you sleazy lying rats take no responsibility for any of it. You just puke you lies and ignorance without any regard to the facts because all republicans are classless lying sewer rats.
@Phalinex No, I'm informed unlike your idiotic self. Google Bush tax cuts + Obama 2010. In 2010, Democrats controlled both the House & Senate (congressional records prove my point). Where do you get your 20 million jobs figure. Please provide your source to back up those fictional claims liar.
You need to learn civics. Democrats have been in control of the House and Senate, from 2007 until 2011. That means their policies were in effect when the financial and housing crisis hit. IDIOT.
@NCMan28025 "Democrats controlled both the House & Senate" Bullshit if you believe that you don't understand the rules of Congress. Maybe you didn't hear about the record level of obstruction and filibusters by the corporate party. 22M million jobs were created while Clinton was president. Your boy inherited a strong growing economy then created the worst economic downfall in a generation. Now you classless liars want to blame Democrats for bush reckless deregulation, and corruption
@Phalinex bush tax cuts were tax cuts for everyone across the board.stop regurgitating what you hear on msnbc.It's astounding how there are sooo many people that are actually angry that the government ISN'T stealing certain groups of people's money.the same government that wastes what they have now, makes a sob story and everyone gives them more b/c it's not their money. land of the free my ass.let them show responsibility with the money they HAVE now first.
@Thesilver11000 Bush tax cuts for the rich set tax rates for the highest income earners below 15% while their secretaries pay 33%. Do you call that responsible or fair? It's reckless, irresponsible and corrupt. Bush tax cuts for the rich is the main accelerator of debt and economic stagnation. How long do corporate whoring republicans have to rape America while borrowing to enrich the rich before you can comprehend the damage they've done to the economy?
@Phalinex no it wasn't. It's not that you're stupid, b/c obviously you aren't.you just "know" so much that isn't true. Bush's tax rate cut the top rate DOWN to 38%. lower tax rates are from 15-30% depending on which bracket you're in. it's the 100's of irresponsible loopholes that bought out politicians (that democrat and republican alike have implemented) have rich earners pay less than others in return for votes (like obama's GE). and politicians urging banks to lend money caused this economy
@Phalinex I think since people who don't even try to understand why people who (including many middle class) DON'T want rich people having their money stolen by the government think the way they think it causes an angst that gets in the way of any real solution. if you really think that everyone who disagrees with you is either a "corporate whore" or dumb then you have already lost the argument b/c you don't even know what you're arguing against. sad really
@Thesilver11000 Republicans are the greatest enemy of America. They want to drain every dime from America and enrich their top corporate special interest donors. Romney got rich buying companies, cashing out their accounts, selling of their assets, putting them in debt up to their eyes then bankrupting the company at tax payer expense. He makes $57K per day from off shore accounts and other investments. He pays 13.8% while his secretary pays 33%. The republican party is corrupt.
@Phalinex A. I don't care about republicans. there should be many more than 2 parties. B.Of the thousands of republican officials, one republican is irrelevant and doesn't represent the whole. C.) Just like any republican member, there are a huge amount of rich democrats that do the same thing as any republican, but i doubt you care b/c it's more about competition of the party than what's best for individuals. D.) he can do what he wants with his money. go get your own
@Phalinex and oh btw. the people that are really sticking it to the middle class are the same people that you are ceding OUR power to so that they can stick it to the rich. Rich people pay politicians so that they can bend the rules for them b/c politicians have the power to do so... I have an idea, lets give politicians even more power over us all, maybe that'll work. OR we can shrink government, take the power back from politicians so that the rich HAVE to come to the people to make money
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Paul Ryan should do his job and stop campaigning for the GOP. Look at GW Bush's record. Then look at Obama's. Look at Paul Ryans plan for destroying Medicare and Social Security. It's pathetic. Why is this man in office, anyway. He is dangerious. And is not looking out for 99% of this country. He's aweful..
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Paul Ryan supports the 1%. Obama does represent the 99%. George W. Bush gave this country all the debt we got. Two wars unpaid for. Tax breaks for all, unpaid for. De-regulations for businesses on Wall Street, banking, mortgage lending, businesses sending jobs overseas still gettting present tax breaks, and the 1% getting all tax breaks, not creating any jobs for those tax breaks. The GOP doesn't care about balancing the budget for they never have. Paul Ryan is a lier, and he should go
Nah....you got it ALL wrong. Obama only cares about himself and staying in a job where he can continue to disgrace the country and run it into the ground. It's Obama who is the liar and the one who needs to go. Thankfully, that day will come on January 20, 2013.:)
@rationalnow OBAMA in 2012!!! In your face, craiggy sue!!! Watching you morons fight on your channel ROCKS!!! Owned and Pwned by the MoXXXie-pad!!! Are you and little Dustina gonna cry when Obama gets RE-ELECTED???
@rationalnow I laugh so hard I cry, "fool". LMFAO @ ALL of you idiots. Moxie called you out, just as I suspected. Come out of the closet, admit you're gay, and you're in love with Rich. I'm not jealous of ANY of you. I do, however, enjoy many laughs at your expense. No wonder you allow Richie to trash the Mormon religion. You're GAY! No wonder you get upset when I refer to little dickie with the "F" word. You're GAY! There is NO shame in being GAY! Enjoy it, embrace it, ADMIT it!!!
It upsets me that Paul Ryan is not running for President. He would crush Obama in a debate about economics (which is what this election will be fought over).
@MrTomRogan He better! He is the chairman of the House Budget Committee. And the fact that he knows and has a good plan to cut the deficit, balance the budget, and start the economy does not mean that the plan will work. If you pay close attention to the numbers Paul Ryan lays out, yes you balance the budget, yes you cut the deficit, but the economy is still in the drain and depending on the will of the "Job Creators," and standard of living in the USA in worst shape than ever.
@MrTomRogan - Nah, Obama is far smarter and understands economics better than Ryan. Obama would make a laughing stock of Ryan, he just doesn't know how businesses work like Obama does.
One Hedge Fund Manager made $5 Billion Dollars & paid a 15% income tax rate.
It may be hard to get your head around how much $5 Billion Dollars is -- but if you took the salaries of all New York Yankee baseball players in the history of the club it still wouldnt total $5 Billion Dollars.
And yet the Hedge Fund Mgr's maid who scrubbed his shit out of his toliet paid a higher income tax rate.
THIS INSANITY MUST STOP!
DillonDee1 1 week ago 3
If you're making over $200,000 a year & support Ryan, I understand.
If you're making under $200,000 a yr & support Ryan, you're a F**KING IDIOT!
DillonDee1 1 week ago
@DillonDee1 Smart...... eh, it never ceases to amaze me that no matter what country, culture, or era that there are always large groups of people that REALLY think that it's not wrong to generalize and demonize a particular group of people so that the government can oppress them (by taking property, money, liberty, etc). Power is more than just money. Power can be (like today) strength in numbers, and Americans today are using their strength in numbers to demonize those that have what they want
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@DillonDee1 and oh btw. the people that are really sticking it to the middle class are the same people that you are ceding OUR power to so that they can stick it to the rich. Rich people pay politicians so that they can bend the rules for them b/c politicians have the power to do so... I have an idea, lets give politicians even more power over us all, maybe that'll work. OR we can shrink government, take the power back from politicians so that the rich HAVE to come to the people to make money
Thesilver11000 1 week ago
I love you Paul Ryan but Im not sure Ill ever forgive you for not running for President! You and Rubio would crush Obama!!
Number1Trojan93 1 week ago
Paul Ryan is a lying corporate whore.
Phalinex 1 week ago
@Phalinex oh ok. I thought everything he said was amazing... but hearing your analysis i think you proved how right you are..............................
Thesilver11000 1 week ago
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Corporate special interests including multinational insurance conglomerates own the republican party. They wrote Ryan's bill to privatize medicare in order to make 10s of billions in profits from seniors, many of whom are on a fixed income, and will not be able to afford the costs. Lying corporate whores like Paul Ryan are trying to convince Americans that it would be better for them if high profit insurance providers were put in place of a non profit system.
Phalinex 1 week ago
This guy is as dumb as a doornail... he clearly has no clue about economics.
tnoyy34rt 2 weeks ago
I would like to see Paul Ryan and Ron Paul talking about economics
Follower172 2 weeks ago
how does someone like paul ryan not lose their mind working in this government? the sole voice of reason surrounded by idiots on all sides
kennedyt 2 weeks ago
45% increase in food stamps, 32% increase in hand outs and a quadrupling of corporate welfare make Obama the king of socialism and crony capitalism at the same time.
usactionnewsdotcom 3 weeks ago
No one is a bigger "fat cat" than Obama. He just went on a vacation, to Hawaii, costing millions. His wife went on a vacation with friends to Spain, that cost taxpayers $42 million. Obama never mentions jobs, entitlement reform, reducing debt, all he talks about is disparity between rich and poor. He's a pathetic demagogue.
tonyfressola 3 weeks ago
Hey, snooksie. Love the gold tie.
Don't endorse Romney.
moussiagilda 3 weeks ago
Rubio-Ryan 2012!!!
fightingirishman726 3 weeks ago
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Paul Ryan you should be ashamed of yourself for falsely attacking The President and blaming his ideologies for the current state of the country? That is a coward's statement and a little projection coming from 8 years of GWB and his Christian fundementalist that started a holy war against Islam!
JMillion 3 weeks ago
@JMillion You're a flat-out liar. Militant Islamists declared war on the US even before 9/11, but that attack was worse than Pearl Harbor and showed the gravity of the threat. To the chagrin of many who thought *militant* Islamic *extremists* needed to be explicitly identified as the enemy, President Bush bent over backwards to emphasize *Islam*, per se, wasn't the enemy, always using the nondescriptive expression "war on terror", leaving "Islam" out entirely. Again, you're a liar.
videoinformer 3 weeks ago 2
@JMillion And what kind of mis-wired brain leads a person (like you) to jump from anything Paul Ryan said in this interview (or at any time) to "GWB and his Christian fundamentalist that started a holy war against Islam!" You sound like someone who hasn't taking your anti-psychotic medications. Are you a person with a one-track mind that leads every subject back to your delusions and fixations?
videoinformer 3 weeks ago
@JMillion Well duh! Obama has only been president for 3 years and all his economic policies are currently in effect. Since Jan of 09, unemployment is higher, deficits and debt are higher, poverty is higher, gas prices are higher, food stamp usage is higher and we had a credit downgrade because Obama didn't listen to his first or second deficit commission. Americans miss those 8 years of Bush with low 4% unemployment rates, more jobs, lower deficits and debt and a triple A (AAA+) credit rating.
NCMan28025 3 weeks ago
@NCMan28025 - But all those were because of mismanagement of Bush, not Obama you moron. Unemployment is now about the same as when Bush was in office. Gas prices are actually lower. Yes, Bush's debt has risen, but you can't blame Obama for the debt, he's been extremely frugal don't forget.
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Yes, the Tea Party downgraded our credit rating, so no wonder they are in hiding... Yes, 3.4 million new jobs under Obama, so we are in good hands, so learn to do research before posting, thanks.
tnoyy34rt 2 weeks ago
@tnoyy34rt You stupid moron. All economic policies currently in effect are from Democrats and Obama. Unemployment was 7.8% in Jan. 09. It hit 10.2% in Feb. of 2010 and has "dropped" to 8.3% because BLS doesn't count the 4 million that dropped out of the labor force. Gas prices are higher moron ($1.83 in Jan. of 09 is < than $3.50 plus today).
The Tea Party didn't add to the record debt or deficits. That was Democrats and Obama. You may want to be better informed before posting. Thanks!
NCMan28025 2 weeks ago
@the two previous posters. Why hasn't there been a budget passed by the democrats? You can't answer it so you are aweful and have to go.
sweetcornnugget 3 weeks ago 6
@sweetcornnugget - it's because the republicans are so hate filled towards our country. The democrats have passed the budget, but republicans are trying to thwart anything good for our country... so learn to check facts before posting.
tnoyy34rt 2 weeks ago
@tnoyy34rt You are a moron. No budget since April 29, 2009. Democrats control the Senate idiot. They rejected Obama's 2012 budget (97 to 0) and the Republicans "Cut, Cap and Balance." Since 2009, Democrats have been passing CRs (continuing resolutions) in place of a budget. A simple google search would really help you become more informed. What a uninformed dolt you continue to prove yourself to be.
NCMan28025 2 weeks ago
@NCMan28025 You're either a liar or an idiot, or more likely both. Bush tax cuts for the rich were extended by republican demand, bush war debt, bush drug scam, bush deregulation, and an bush economic collapse costing 20 million tax paying jobs are all adding to the debt, but you sleazy lying rats take no responsibility for any of it. You just puke you lies and ignorance without any regard to the facts because all republicans are classless lying sewer rats.
Phalinex 1 week ago
@Phalinex No, I'm informed unlike your idiotic self. Google Bush tax cuts + Obama 2010. In 2010, Democrats controlled both the House & Senate (congressional records prove my point). Where do you get your 20 million jobs figure. Please provide your source to back up those fictional claims liar.
You need to learn civics. Democrats have been in control of the House and Senate, from 2007 until 2011. That means their policies were in effect when the financial and housing crisis hit. IDIOT.
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@NCMan28025 "Democrats controlled both the House & Senate" Bullshit if you believe that you don't understand the rules of Congress. Maybe you didn't hear about the record level of obstruction and filibusters by the corporate party. 22M million jobs were created while Clinton was president. Your boy inherited a strong growing economy then created the worst economic downfall in a generation. Now you classless liars want to blame Democrats for bush reckless deregulation, and corruption
Phalinex 1 week ago
@Phalinex bush tax cuts were tax cuts for everyone across the board.stop regurgitating what you hear on msnbc.It's astounding how there are sooo many people that are actually angry that the government ISN'T stealing certain groups of people's money.the same government that wastes what they have now, makes a sob story and everyone gives them more b/c it's not their money. land of the free my ass.let them show responsibility with the money they HAVE now first.
Thesilver11000 1 week ago
@Thesilver11000 Bush tax cuts for the rich set tax rates for the highest income earners below 15% while their secretaries pay 33%. Do you call that responsible or fair? It's reckless, irresponsible and corrupt. Bush tax cuts for the rich is the main accelerator of debt and economic stagnation. How long do corporate whoring republicans have to rape America while borrowing to enrich the rich before you can comprehend the damage they've done to the economy?
Phalinex 1 week ago
@Phalinex no it wasn't. It's not that you're stupid, b/c obviously you aren't.you just "know" so much that isn't true. Bush's tax rate cut the top rate DOWN to 38%. lower tax rates are from 15-30% depending on which bracket you're in. it's the 100's of irresponsible loopholes that bought out politicians (that democrat and republican alike have implemented) have rich earners pay less than others in return for votes (like obama's GE). and politicians urging banks to lend money caused this economy
Thesilver11000 1 week ago
@Phalinex I think since people who don't even try to understand why people who (including many middle class) DON'T want rich people having their money stolen by the government think the way they think it causes an angst that gets in the way of any real solution. if you really think that everyone who disagrees with you is either a "corporate whore" or dumb then you have already lost the argument b/c you don't even know what you're arguing against. sad really
Thesilver11000 1 week ago
@Thesilver11000 Republicans are the greatest enemy of America. They want to drain every dime from America and enrich their top corporate special interest donors. Romney got rich buying companies, cashing out their accounts, selling of their assets, putting them in debt up to their eyes then bankrupting the company at tax payer expense. He makes $57K per day from off shore accounts and other investments. He pays 13.8% while his secretary pays 33%. The republican party is corrupt.
Phalinex 1 week ago
@Phalinex A. I don't care about republicans. there should be many more than 2 parties. B.Of the thousands of republican officials, one republican is irrelevant and doesn't represent the whole. C.) Just like any republican member, there are a huge amount of rich democrats that do the same thing as any republican, but i doubt you care b/c it's more about competition of the party than what's best for individuals. D.) he can do what he wants with his money. go get your own
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@Phalinex and oh btw. the people that are really sticking it to the middle class are the same people that you are ceding OUR power to so that they can stick it to the rich. Rich people pay politicians so that they can bend the rules for them b/c politicians have the power to do so... I have an idea, lets give politicians even more power over us all, maybe that'll work. OR we can shrink government, take the power back from politicians so that the rich HAVE to come to the people to make money
Thesilver11000 1 week ago
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Paul Ryan should do his job and stop campaigning for the GOP. Look at GW Bush's record. Then look at Obama's. Look at Paul Ryans plan for destroying Medicare and Social Security. It's pathetic. Why is this man in office, anyway. He is dangerious. And is not looking out for 99% of this country. He's aweful..
galleryhall 3 weeks ago
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Paul Ryan supports the 1%. Obama does represent the 99%. George W. Bush gave this country all the debt we got. Two wars unpaid for. Tax breaks for all, unpaid for. De-regulations for businesses on Wall Street, banking, mortgage lending, businesses sending jobs overseas still gettting present tax breaks, and the 1% getting all tax breaks, not creating any jobs for those tax breaks. The GOP doesn't care about balancing the budget for they never have. Paul Ryan is a lier, and he should go
galleryhall 3 weeks ago
@galleryhall
Nah....you got it ALL wrong. Obama only cares about himself and staying in a job where he can continue to disgrace the country and run it into the ground. It's Obama who is the liar and the one who needs to go. Thankfully, that day will come on January 20, 2013.:)
rationalnow 3 weeks ago
@rationalnow OBAMA in 2012!!! In your face, craiggy sue!!! Watching you morons fight on your channel ROCKS!!! Owned and Pwned by the MoXXXie-pad!!! Are you and little Dustina gonna cry when Obama gets RE-ELECTED???
BhiggaChiza 3 weeks ago
@BhiggaChiza
Ha ha, fool. I have a better question for you. Do you cry because you have no life? Ugh....what an a-hole.
rationalnow 3 weeks ago
@rationalnow I laugh so hard I cry, "fool". LMFAO @ ALL of you idiots. Moxie called you out, just as I suspected. Come out of the closet, admit you're gay, and you're in love with Rich. I'm not jealous of ANY of you. I do, however, enjoy many laughs at your expense. No wonder you allow Richie to trash the Mormon religion. You're GAY! No wonder you get upset when I refer to little dickie with the "F" word. You're GAY! There is NO shame in being GAY! Enjoy it, embrace it, ADMIT it!!!
BhiggaChiza 3 weeks ago
It upsets me that Paul Ryan is not running for President. He would crush Obama in a debate about economics (which is what this election will be fought over).
MrTomRogan 3 weeks ago 11
@MrTomRogan ditto!
1msbucket 3 weeks ago 2
@MrTomRogan He better! He is the chairman of the House Budget Committee. And the fact that he knows and has a good plan to cut the deficit, balance the budget, and start the economy does not mean that the plan will work. If you pay close attention to the numbers Paul Ryan lays out, yes you balance the budget, yes you cut the deficit, but the economy is still in the drain and depending on the will of the "Job Creators," and standard of living in the USA in worst shape than ever.
CastroLive 3 weeks ago
@MrTomRogan - Nah, Obama is far smarter and understands economics better than Ryan. Obama would make a laughing stock of Ryan, he just doesn't know how businesses work like Obama does.
tnoyy34rt 2 weeks ago