The current administration basks in positive slants from the mainstream media, and although Barack Obama is directly or indirectly responsible for the results of his programs and policies, the voting public seems oblivious of the current status.
There is a large segment of our population that are struggling with marked increases in not just gasoline prices, but large jumps in the cost of food and various personal necessities of hygiene products and over-the-counter health necessities.
Does the news media really not get it? Are they so distantly out of touch with the checkout line at the local Target or WalMart that they can't see the elephant in the room?
The article below gives facts on a large national scale and is difficult for the average person to relate to, i.e., billions and trillions. What needs to be addressed are the effects on the dollars and cents of day-to-day living.
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Obama's Economy By the Numbers
from the Kansas State Republican Party Newsletter(6/10/11)
Number of jobs lost under Barack Obama: 2.5 Million
Current national debt. $14.3 Trillion
The amount added to the national debt since Obama took office. $3.7 Trillion
Expected national debt in 2021 under Obama's Budget: $26.4 Trillion
Current federal deficit (largest in history & 3rd consecutive trillion dollar deficit): $1.65 Trillion
How much Washington borrows every day to fund Obama's spending spree: $5 Billion
Amount borrowed on every dollar the federal government spends. 43 cents
True cost of ObamaCare (when Democrat budget gimmicks are removed): $2.5 Trillion
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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