The Black And White Numbers – Democrats Are Better Than Republicans

[Galraedia]

Last edited Sat Jun 2, 2012, 10:27 PM - Edit history (1)

Lets just get real. Let us not waste a minute anymore and take data from up to last 70 years and see what have the Democrats and Republicans done for us economically based on sheer numbers, which speak louder than anything else.

Section 1. Historical data from up to 70 years

1. Debt and Deficit. In the past 17 Presidential terms, nine were GOP led and eight Democratic. Of nine GOP Presidents, six added to debt/GDP and deficit/GDP as a percent. The only three that did not, had a Democratic House and Senate. Of eight Democrats, each one, reduced deficit/GDP and debt/GDP as a percent. That is 66 years of rhetoric of fiscal responsibility with zero net results for GOP. What makes matters even worse, is the fact that the president who added a historical 20.7% to the debt has one unique aspect of his presidency – President G. W. Bush had a GOP majority House and Senate.
2. Spending. The Republican Party often talks about financial responsibility, but did you know that since 1978-2011, spending has gone up 9.9% under Democrats versus 12.1% under GOP.
3. Federal Debt. Republicans love to tell us how they will not close tax loopholes on millionaires and billionaires, yet never bring to our attention that from 1978-2011 debt went up 4.2% under Democrats versus 36.4% under the GOP.

Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/06/02/the-black-and-white-numbers-democrats-are-better-than-republicans/

[BlueCaliDem]

1. You should've added a link. Here, I'll help

you: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/06/02/the-black-and-white-numbers-democrats-are-better-than-republicans/

[Galraedia]

2. >_< Opps. Sorry.

I thought I added it. Thanks.

[BlueCaliDem]

3. No worries. You're welcome. :-)

I just wanted to help just in case someone would like a link to read the extensive report. Dang, it's long!

[aethia]

4. facts don't matter

The only fact that matters is that conservative voters don't care about facts. If we want to win we have to appeal to emotional issues that get voters revved up. Conservatives will use fear to manipulate their base and misinformation create apathy in independents. We need to hit them hard when they lie and be proud of our record as a party who helps people.