clement wrote: I'm really sick of this completely inaccurate lie that gets bandied about constantly from the right side that Democrats raise taxes and spending and Republicans reduce them.
I don't know who's said that. I think Fat has been pretty fair on that point.
I'd say both parties raise spending though I do think Republicans generally cut taxes more. That's more irresponsible in a way since the cuts aren't "paid for." So I'd like someone to cut both, but that hasn't happened since we had Clinton in the White House and a Republican Congress.
clevername wrote:I don't know if you guys have ever heard about this, but apparently John McCain was a POW.
What made you think that?
Yes, and Clinton was the man from Hope, Carter was just a regular peanut farmer, these guys always have a hook. Bein a POW apparently was one of the more influential moments in the shaping of Mccain's world view and character.
