Normally I don’t get enthused by another email from AFP, but this one’s different.
I did not know that the Republican Study Committee had prepared a budget proposal more aggressive than the one Paul Ryan announced earlier.
The RSC achieves more aggressive spending cuts in both discretionary and mandatory spending, further reducing the economy-crushing budget deficits proposed by the president, and balancing the budget by the year 2020.
Headline Numbers – When compared to the chairman’s budget, the RSC budget has an additional $3.3 trillion in spending cuts, including an additional $208 billion in cuts in FY 2012.
Read the full story: Comparing Budget Proposals
Support the RSC proposal until an even more aggressive alternative is available !




An interesting weekend concerning respect for the president (lower case intentional) of the United States of America. The debate centers on respect of Obama versus respect for the office of the Presidency. Pouring water over an Obama mask at the Raleigh Tea Party was considered to be an act of disrespect for the office of the President by some people or an act of disrespect for the man. Arguments could be made for both sides but let’s consider another viewpoint concerning respect.


