I've already forwarded this link around. The video pokes fun at right-wing scare talk about fixing the health care mess - you know, the corporate insurance extravaganza that is ravaging millions of families and keeping the economy down.
The video underscores the consistent refusal of the Republican Party to speak to the American people as if we are adults.
On a related note, State Senator Matt Murphy is apparently going to run for Illinois governor. Several months ago I asked Senator Murphy how he would balance the budget. His answer: tax cuts.
(I also asked about HB 311. After I explained that it was for single-payer health care, he said he was against it.)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
where your treasure is, there also will your heart be
Update 9/27/09: since the original posting, an updated CBPP report shows the number of states with shortfalls has risen to 48 and the total deficit anticipated for the next fiscal year, 2010, is $168 billion.
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, of 50 states, 47 face budget shortfalls over the next few years. The total budget shortfall for all states for fiscal year 2009 is $106 billion. Because states cannot run deficits, sharp and immediate cutbacks in social services and infrastructure are often seen. But these measures can be false economies, taking down systems that make our communities good places to live.
Last week, Congress passed another war supplemental funding bill. There was maybe a week of debate over some of the issues - but the outcome was never in doubt. Nothing like the pitched battle going on over whether we will join the rest of the civilized world and institute universal health care. The amount of the appropriation - $106 billion.
This is insane.
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, of 50 states, 47 face budget shortfalls over the next few years. The total budget shortfall for all states for fiscal year 2009 is $106 billion. Because states cannot run deficits, sharp and immediate cutbacks in social services and infrastructure are often seen. But these measures can be false economies, taking down systems that make our communities good places to live.
Last week, Congress passed another war supplemental funding bill. There was maybe a week of debate over some of the issues - but the outcome was never in doubt. Nothing like the pitched battle going on over whether we will join the rest of the civilized world and institute universal health care. The amount of the appropriation - $106 billion.
This is insane.
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