One weapon used by the Democrats in the battle for control of Public Opinion is their re-definition of words that capture the imagination of the Low Information Voter.
For example, a “cut” in spending is a reduction in the projected rate of increase in spending, year to year.
“Investment” is giving away taxpayer dollars as porkbarrel to big donors.
Since all “entitlements” are funded by mandatory taxation of those who earn more than a politician determined minimum, we FReepers should call “entitlements” what they are: Welfare Taxes.
Thus, the main drivers of our tax burden-based National Debt and Annual Deficit are as follows:
* Welfare Social Security Tax
* Welfare Medicare Tax
* Welfare Medicaid Tax
* Welfare Obama”care” Tax.
* Welfare Food Stamp Tax
* Welfare Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) Tax
* Welfare SSI Tax
* Welfare Unemployment Tax
* Welfare TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Tax [PAID IN HARD CASH!]
* Welfare Child Care Tax
* Welfare Medicaid Tax
* Welfare Housing Tax (Section 8)
* Welfare Disability Tax (the new Unemploymnent Tax)
* Welfare etc. Tax
And this barely scratches the surface.