So, why if Bush believes in his economic policies so much is he so willing to borrow more money from foreign countries than ALL OTHER presidents combined?
And why is there not a Conservative movement against this? Eventually this debt along with the national debt and the trade deficit are all going to come due and these countries are going to expect payment.
And what exactly has Bush promised these countries to get the money?
Why if we are such a great self sufficient country are we borrowing money?
What countries have we borrowed from? (I'm sure my friend Host will have more info on this.)
I am beginning to see the partisanship is as a country in severe decline in every aspect and noone willing to bite the bullet and take control to stop it. Instead the fingers are being pointed at both sides as the cause and continuation of it.
Another reason for the Neo-Cons to show their loving support for Bush. I await their excuses.
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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Contact: Eric Wortman 202-226-68571
BUSH ADMINISTRATION BREAKS RECORD
Administration Borrows more from Foreign Nations than Previous 42 Presidents Combined
WASHINGTON D.C.- President George W. Bush and the current administration have now borrowed more money from foreign governments and banks than the previous 42 U.S. presidents combined.
Throughout the first 224 years (1776-2000) of our nation’s history, 42 U.S. presidents borrowed a combined $1.01 trillion from foreign governments and financial institutions according to the U.S. Treasury Department. In the past four years alone (2001-2005), the Bush Administration has borrowed a staggering $1.05 trillion.
"The seriousness of this rapid and increasing financial vulnerability of our country can hardly be overstated,” said Rep. John Tanner (TN), a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition and member of the House Ways and Means Committee. “The financial mismanagement of our country by the Bush Administration should be of concern to all Americans, regardless of political persuasion.”
The Blue Dogs have long expressed tremendous concern over mounting U.S. debt and are particularly troubled by our growing dependence on foreign governments to finance our debt. Earlier this year, the Coalition offered a 12 Step Plan to cure our nation’s addiction to deficit spending. The Blue Dog plan required, among other things, that all federal agencies pass clean audits, a balanced budget, and the establishment of a rainy day fund to be used in the event of a natural disaster.
“No American political leadership has ever willfully and deliberately mortgaged our country to foreign interests in the manner we have witnessed over the past four years,” continued Rep. Tanner. “If this recklessness is not stopped, I truly believe our economic freedom as American citizens is in great jeopardy."
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Link:
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/heari...ks_record.html