Debt to top World War II peak within 20 years

[Bitter Creek]

QUESTION: How do you protect what you have worked for with this looming?



http://money.cnn.com/2016/07/12/news/economy/debt-spending-taxes/index.html

Without changes to current law, the United States' debt could rise to 141% of the size of the economy by 2046, up from 75% today, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

The historical peak of 106% following World War II could be exceeded by 2036 -- or even sooner

 

[Clinton Scott]

This is what happens when you fight a multi trillion dollar war. Debt

 

[N. Pappagiorgio]

This is what happens when you fight a multi trillion dollar war. Debt

Yes, please tell Obama to get out of the Middle East. And also tell Hillary that her support for the war in Iraq was wrong.

 

[Bitter Creek]

This is what happens when you fight a multi trillion dollar war. Debt

Assuming you read this in the article, "...The biggest drivers of the debt are spending on Medicare and other major health programs, along with Social Security and interest on the country's debt."

 

[squeak]

Assuming you read this in the article, "...The biggest drivers of the debt are spending on Medicare and other major health programs, along with Social Security and interest on the country's debt."

He can't read.

 

[Clinton Scott]

And you all think reducing Medicare or SS is gonna fly? This is why republicans are losing folks.

 

[Clinton Scott]

Yes, please tell Obama to get out of the Middle East. And also tell Hillary that her support for the war in Iraq was wrong.

I never said it was WRONG, but it is a very expensive and costly venture we've faced don't ya think?

 

[Clinton Scott]

I've got one way we can start improving things - LEGALIZE MARIJUANA.

 

[Bitter Creek]

And you all think reducing Medicare or SS is gonna fly? This is why republicans are losing folks.

Do you think that doing nothing and letting our country become 2nd world is gonna fly?

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

Do you think that doing nothing and letting our country become 2nd world is gonna fly?

Free college and free healthcare would do the trick. Throw in free childcare to spice it up a little.

 

[Clinton Scott]

Free college and free healthcare would do the trick. Throw in free childcare to spice it up a little.

We're the only country in the world that doesn't provide free healthcare. We aren't perfect by any means. My roommate went to the ER the other night to get a blood test. His bill is 2600 dollars.

 

[MegaPoke]

I've got one way we can start improving things - LEGALIZE MARIJUANA.

Whoa.... Controversial!

 

[Pokes15]

We're the only country in the world that doesn't provide free healthcare. We aren't perfect by any means. My roommate went to the ER the other night to get a blood test. His bill is 2600 dollars.

He should sign up for Obamacare and all of his troubles will be over.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

We're the only country in the world that doesn't provide free healthcare. We aren't perfect by any means. My roommate went to the ER the other night to get a blood test. His bill is 2600 dollars.

No countries in the world provide free healthcare. Someone pays for it, one way or another.

 

[Bitter Creek]

No countries in the world provide free healthcare. Someone pays for it, one way or another.

Wrong. He said it was free. Therefore, it must be.

Clinton Scott - Back me up on this.

 

[Clinton Scott]

No countries in the world provide free healthcare. Someone pays for it, one way or another.

Exactly...I pay more than enough taxes for them to take care of me when I'm sick.

 

[squeak]

Exactly...I pay more than enough taxes for them to take care of me when I'm sick.

Are you suggesting that current tax revenue can fund universal healthcare?

 

[N. Pappagiorgio]

And you all think reducing Medicare or SS is gonna fly? This is why republicans are losing folks.

Losing?

 

[N. Pappagiorgio]

.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

Are you suggesting that current tax revenue can fund universal healthcare?

I want free college too.

 

[N. Pappagiorgio]

I want free college too.

I agree. I think I want to go to medical school.

 

[07pilt]

QUESTION: How do you protect what you have worked for with this looming?

What exactly do you expect to happen?
The years following WWII aren't really remembered for being disastrous were they?

 

[poke2001]

We're the only country in the world that doesn't provide free healthcare. We aren't perfect by any means. My roommate went to the ER the other night to get a blood test. His bill is 2600 dollars.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is from the REGISTERED INDEPENDENT that is fiscally conservative.

Why the **** did your friend go to the ER for a blood test??????

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is from the REGISTERED INDEPENDENT that is fiscally conservative.

Why the **** did your friend go to the ER for a blood test??????

To ask the question is to answer it.

 

[Clinton Scott]

Healthcare isn't a negotiable industry you morons. It should a government entity, period. Oh that bothers you? I sound like a liberal? The pharmaceutical industry runs this country, and it should bother conservatives too, yet you don't see Jim Inhofe going after them. I wonder why...maybe it's those millions lining his pockets right now in kickbacks.

 

[Medic007]

Are you suggesting that current tax revenue can fund universal healthcare?

I'd like to hear his answer to this as well.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

What exactly do you expect to happen?
The years following WWII aren't really remembered for being disastrous were they?

Do you see long term growth with a trendline in the 5%+ range in our foreseeable future?

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

Healthcare isn't a negotiable industry you morons. It should a government entity, period. Oh that bothers you? I sound like a liberal? The pharmaceutical industry runs this country, and it should bother conservatives too, yet you don't see Jim Inhofe going after them. I wonder why...maybe it's those millions lining his pockets right now in kickbacks.

Spoken like a true fiscal conservative.

 

[Medic007]

Healthcare isn't a negotiable industry you morons. It should a government entity, period. Oh that bothers you? I sound like a liberal? The pharmaceutical industry runs this country, and it should bother conservatives too, yet you don't see Jim Inhofe going after them. I wonder why...maybe it's those millions lining his pockets right now in kickbacks.

It isn't negotiable? You might tell that to Dear Leader. He sure negotiated financial security to health insurers with Obamacare. It just turns out he couldn't follow through with his promises to ensure their profits.

 

[long-duc-dong]

I miss cup.

 

[Clinton Scott]

I can always refute you all because you're too stupid and dense to see the truth. It's hilarious. You can be a fiscal conservative and see the limits too. I'm sorry you can't see that.

Spoken like a true fiscal conservative.

 

[poke2001]

I can always refute you all because you're too stupid and dense to see the truth. It's hilarious. You can be a fiscal conservative and see the limits too. I'm sorry you can't see that.

So, give me a single conservative principle you believe in. Also, a single liberal principle you are against.

 

[Clinton Scott]

I mean it should surprise me, but given how little Oklahomans care about education too, it doesn't. You all don't get it, and you obviously will never get it.

Enjoy Hillary 2016 cuz it's comin.

 

[CBradSmith]

I miss cup.

At this point, extremely underrated post.

 

[Clinton Scott]

So, give me a single conservative principle you believe in. Also, a single liberal principle you are against.

I'm against much of welfare and its abuses. It ain't just blacks either...lots of poor whites out there who claim to be conservative republicans taking their government checks. It's weird.

 

[Bitter Creek]

I'm against much of welfare and its abuses. It ain't just blacks either...lots of poor whites out there who claim to be conservative republicans taking their government checks. It's weird.

This I agree with

 

[Medic007]

I mean it should surprise me, but given how little Oklahomans care about education too, it doesn't. You all don't get it, and you obviously will never get it.

Enjoy Hillary 2016 cuz it's comin.

So you gots nuthin except your apparent hatred of poor people. Liberal as far as the eye can see.

 

[Bitter Creek]

So, back to the topic at hand:

Is there a way to protect against the coming debt wave?

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

Enjoy Hillary 2016 cuz it's comin.

I've said as much for awhile; although, I don't think it's inevitable due to how loathsome Hillary is.

I'll be voting for Gary Johnson.

 

[squeak]

Healthcare isn't a negotiable industry you morons. It should a government entity, period. Oh that bothers you? I sound like a liberal? The pharmaceutical industry runs this country, and it should bother conservatives too, yet you don't see Jim Inhofe going after them. I wonder why...maybe it's those millions lining his pockets right now in kickbacks.

Can you provide the source for the kickbacks? I'm not doubting you, I'd just like to see the number.