Sarah...once again I am confused by your statements. You are trying to condemn republicans for not accepting facts that are backed up with numbers. What are you commenting on? This article is a bunch of facts that are backed by numbers and you are crying...what? Not accepting these facts backed up by numbers?

enough...how do we pay it off? Simple the same way every other family in our country does. Spend less than you make! If the government reduced spending across the board it could easily be done. Using simple math with rounded numbers the government received 2.57 trillion dollars and spent 2.73 trillion for FY07. If they would simply cut all spending by 6% it is break-even. Then if they freeze that spending until the debt is paid everything is fine. We all know that will not happen. But, what is very easy to see is that federal revenue has increased historically over the past ~10 years at 4%. If spending was held to an increase of only 1.5% yearly the national debt (yep that is the big one) would be paid off in 11 years at current tax levels. So we can all keep thinking an increase in taxes will fix our ills…but, until spending is held below expected returns nothing is fixed.

Regan trickle down economics have not worked as you say. Our deficiets at that time where owned by our own Countrymen. Today our debt is own by China, Saudi Arabia, Japan. and France. The interest grows daily on this debt. How do you suppose we pay it off? The money you received as part of the stimulus package was borrowed from China. It was not part of the pay as you go program.

Here's an idea:
CUT SPENDING!!!
Tax cuts have INCREASED revenues to the treasury EVERY TIME they have been done. The tax cuts spur growth, and actually create MORE revenue to the treasury. If you don't believe this to be true, look up the #'s from the GAO. The Reagan tax cuts saw revenues EXPLODE. You had deficits because of the out of control congressional spending. The problem is these pigs in congress SPEND OUT OF CONTROL. It's the insane increase in spending that is causing these deficits, and debt. If you want to stop deficits, and reduce the debt then CUT THE SPENDING! Then pass a balanced budget amendment.

The fact is raising corporate taxes will result in two things. Higher prices paid by consumers (you are naive if you believe only the corporation/businesses will feel the pinch on these taxes) and more businesses will fail or leave the country. The Tax Foundation just came out with a report showing that the US corporate tax rate, although some what flat since 1988, has risen in comparison to other competitive countries by over 50% because other countries have chosen to lower their rates. This causes a competitive disadvantage to leading companies to stay and perform in the US; which is a leading cause in job and revenue loss to local and federal levels as they leave our shores. Responsible spending by our government on both political sides is the fix that neither is willing to take seriously. But you say on this forum that the government should increase taxes…again wanting others or companies to provide [increased taxes] but you have failed to take the lead and perform this on your own. In my view that is hypocritical. If you truly believe this is the right thing please take the lead and show us!

What is it with some Republicans? Whenever someone provides facts and backs them up with numbers, these Republicans scream that we are bias or bashing unfairly?

retired air force....Bush Bash. I try to only tell the truth about what I have researched and read. Even McCain said you can't cut taxes when your going to War. Bush 1 raised taxes after the Desert Storm because if he didn't want the Nation would suffer, but still left us in debt.. It lost him the Presidency. Old man Bush did some good things for our Country. I read a lot I would suggest to you if you had an open mind to read Woodwards "State of Denial III". I voted for Bush 2 twice. I woke up in 2006. Now am an Independent. who believes rleigion does not belong in Governement. Anyway your premise does not make sense..

So your answer is you haven't....but you would rather Bush bash than be truthfull.

retired airforce. Peoples pockets are empty after 8 years of Bush Policies. I would think any thing would be better than to say well let me give you four more years. That would be like saying beat me I like abuse.

Enough...have you provided the government any additional money other than what is required for your taxes? I would think that everyone who believes we should all pay more should lead by example.

I disagree with you. Had Bush paid for these two Wars with Taxes we would not be the shape we are in today. We have to pay off this debt. How do you propose to do that. Those making over 250 thousand a year have only gained since this Administration came to office. I know I have and will be willing to pay my fair share now. Who ever become President Taxes will have to be raised. We can not continue to borrow money from China, Japan , and Saudi Arabia. If you want us to sell all of our assets to pay this huge deficet Then our country will no longer exist as we know it. Taxes must be raised. We should have never gone to War giving tax cuts. No President in history has ever done this tax cuts during war. We will be indebt for Presidencies to come, are children will pay for this ridiculious President who gave tax cuts during war time.