My thoughts on debt ceiling negotiations and Republican “ideological terrorism”; and a coda on June jobs report >> If you want to receive my adVantage Points every weekday morning in your inbox, email info@movementvision.org
Republican “Ideological Terrorism” on Debt Talks - story
What once seemed like hyperbole is now an understatement: The Republicans are “ideological terrorists” willing to blow up our entire economy for the sake of petty ideology. The fact that we’re even talking about spending cuts at a time when we need government stimulus more than ever is a nod to their ideological victory to date. But that’s not enough. In addition to billions in cuts that will cripple the middle class, Republicans stubbornly refuse to consider any tax increases on the richest of the rich who are paying historically low taxes and still not creating jobs. Enough is enough. President Obama needs to call their bluff and let Republicans take the blame for default. The United States does not negotiate with ideological terrorists.
> Read my post “Obama’s Ultimatum: What The President Should Say To America, And Republicans”
Unemployment Numbers Direct Result of GOP Policies - story
An important point about last week’s dismal jobs report — the total number of private sector jobs added in June was actually a promising 57,000. However, the net job growth for the nation was only 18,000 because of 39,000 public sector layoffs. Speaker Boehner tried to blame the jobs numbers on government stifling back private sector job growth — when in fact, it’s clearly his party’s policies attacking public sector workers and starving state and local governments that are to blame. The kettle better clean up its own mess before calling the pot names…
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