Monday, July 18, 2011

Chart of the Day

Via Ezra Klein, the Center for American Progress presents this infographic:


I think the most important piece of data on there is the population.  57% more people will require more complex government.  But the health care number is also very significant.  The Republican Study Committee is living in dream world if they think they can pick arbitrary numbers for spending and revenue based on the past.  Crises come and go, spending demands and revenue numbers vary.  But they prefer simple-minded concepts to actual needs of governance.  That's why they should always be backbench cranks, not a fricking majority.  They are morons, keep them away from the levers of power, or they'll bust shit.

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