callmeslick wrote:I'm not really certain any western government deserves as much as AA-plus, given the pace and uncertainty of modern, global economics.
Pud, citing Rick Santorum is a hoot. There are several reasons why he got booted as Senator up here in PA, not the least of which is that he is as dumb as a brick.
also, my breakdown is this, Pud. Tea Party is responsible for rigid lack of compromise, leading to No Budget,
No stimulus, reckless processes leading to debt ceiling raise, and absolutely ZERO legislation which could in any way lead to job growth down the road.
Obama might be guilty of trying to compromise with loons, but it would seem he is the only one with any vision that gets us out of the economic doom we have set up for ourselves long-term. You see, my fears aren't about what the picture is at present....it is what it is. I see a nation with no plan, no infrastructure, no educational base and no will to move into the future in a global economy. The world, as things currently stand, will eat the US alive, and pick over the bones of the carcass. The wealthy will survive just fine, likely in a diminished capacity, sort of like some of the older families of Europe do at present. The rest of you all...
well, I feel sorry for you a bit, but really, I can't see that you haven't allowed it to happen out of ignorance and greed.
Ya didn't read the link...did ya?
I know..(sigh) The dog ate your homework and
it's the Tea Party's fault....
I do see (above) that you adroitly avoided the word "SPENDING" and
the responsibility that goes along with it...like paying for it...
Which by the way? When y'all controlled 2/3's of the government?
You didn't do....and still couldn't pass a budget...and still can't/won't.
Bottom line...Slick?
You and yours made the decisions.
You had/have care, custody and control of this country.
You take no responsibility for what has occurred.
You have no plan.
No budget.
You say?
The Tea Party, which has been in "elected" existence for
EIGHT MONTHS and is the "MINORITY PARTY", is responsible
for all the problems. 
Old Pudfark sez: " Ya better check the cap...on yer bottle of ether... "
