Another link submitted by a concerned voter gives additional information for the Voter to focus on the real financial problems facing our country. Keep in mind financial problems in government aren't treated as financial, but political. Keep you eye on the real problem and not be deceived by the misleading Sound Bite.
I found the chart on The Composition of Federal Spending for 2007 interesting. It seems to show that the real Federal expense problem is not Defense, but the rest of Government.
What was the cost to our economy of 911? What cost would there be if we had another 911, or worse? What is the cost of loosing Iraq to Iran, or some other terrorist, or anti US group? How would that compare to the Defense Budget, or some percent of it? How much ethanol do we need to offset the oil loss in Iraq if we surrender? What would that do to our GDP and food prices? Not to mention our reputation and international standing? What would be the value of the $?
Since this chart also shows revenue, I'll try to provide a link to show who pays the revenue in another listing. Do the "wealthy" have enough? Is more Government your solution?
Showing posts with label Spending. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spending. Show all posts
Friday, July 4, 2008
US Government Spending
After the question came up about the cost of Defense Expenditures, I found this fantastic site. While I haven't verified the data, the presentation and access to various presentations is extremely powerful and enlightening.
For example: USGOVERNMENTSPENDING.COM by Christopher Chantrill for 2008 shows that the percent of GDP for Defense is 5.092%, for Pensions is 5.117%, and Health Care is 4.757%.
Now, I'm not the most knowledgeable about the Constitution, but I do remember that the Federal Government has the responsibility for Defense. I don't remember any mention of Pensions and Health Care.
The growing cost of Defense depends on the Enemy, but the growth of Pensions and Health Care depend on Socialistic Governmental attitudes, while the reduction depends on Capitalistic attitudes.
Ask yourself, which expenditure do we have a handle on, and which is paying it's own way? Which is performing and which is a promise to be performed on in the future? Which affects the GDP Growth more?
Blame Defense and you ignore the Real Problem.
For example: USGOVERNMENTSPENDING.COM by Christopher Chantrill for 2008 shows that the percent of GDP for Defense is 5.092%, for Pensions is 5.117%, and Health Care is 4.757%.
Now, I'm not the most knowledgeable about the Constitution, but I do remember that the Federal Government has the responsibility for Defense. I don't remember any mention of Pensions and Health Care.
The growing cost of Defense depends on the Enemy, but the growth of Pensions and Health Care depend on Socialistic Governmental attitudes, while the reduction depends on Capitalistic attitudes.
Ask yourself, which expenditure do we have a handle on, and which is paying it's own way? Which is performing and which is a promise to be performed on in the future? Which affects the GDP Growth more?
Blame Defense and you ignore the Real Problem.
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