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American Democracy: Is Dictatorship on the Horizon?
In this 4-part series we explore the threat of dictatorship and authoritarian rule coming to America. We’ll take a close look at proposals made by former President Trump and the Right. We’ll also explore whether it’s actually the Democrats who most threaten our democracy. The November presidential election promises to be a turning point, and every voter needs to decide where they stand on the proposals and threats to our democracy.
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US vs. Other Countries: How Do We Compare on Spending, Deficits, and Debt? (Part 5 of 10)
Read more: US vs. Other Countries: How Do We Compare on Spending, Deficits, and Debt? (Part 5 of 10)Let’s examine how the United States compares with other countries in the world when it comes to spending, total national debt, and related fiscal matters. In so doing, we’ll also attempt to assess the actual risks and drawbacks associated with continued deficit spending and extreme levels of national debt. When drawing comparisons with other countries,…
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Federal Deficits and Total Federal Debt (1980-2023): What Insights Can We Gain? (Part 4 of 10)
Read more: Federal Deficits and Total Federal Debt (1980-2023): What Insights Can We Gain? (Part 4 of 10)It’s time to take a look at the next two data points: annual deficits and the total national debt. Let’s start with deficits (the extent to which each year’s spending is in excess of the revenue available). The chart below displays deficits in terms of nominal dollars. Federal Deficits: Nominal Dollars From 1980 to 2008…
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Federal Spending (1980-2023): What Insights Can We Gain? (Part 3 of 10)
Read more: Federal Spending (1980-2023): What Insights Can We Gain? (Part 3 of 10)Today brings a deep dive into federal spending, the national debt, and related fiscal aspects. We’re going to start by looking at the first data point: total federal spending. Again, we’re principally looking at this and other data points over the period of 1980 to 2023. A NOTE REGARDING THE GRAPHS USED IN THESE ANALYSES:…
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Federal Spending and the National Debt
In this 10-part series we’ll examine why the highly partisan approach being used to control federal spending and the national debt has both failed the country and further divided Americans. We’ll discover a better way to address these problems by conducting an analysis that enables us to understand why federal spending is inevitably in the red, and why the national debt has continued to grow.
Gun Violence in America
In this 4-part series we’ll focus on gun violence and mass shootings in America. We’ll explore why the highly partisan approach being used to address gun violence has both divided the country and failed to produce solutions. Through analysis and research we’ll better understand the multi-faceted nature of gun violence and identify common ground solutions that can reverse the growing tragedy of gun violence.
American Democracy: Is Dictatorship on the Horizon?
In this 4-part series we explore the threat of dictatorship and authoritarian rule coming to America. We’ll take a close look at proposals made by former President Trump and the Right. We’ll also explore whether it’s actually the Democrats who most threaten our democracy. The November presidential election promises to be a turning point, and every voter needs to decide where they stand on the proposals and threats to our democracy.