In his Wednesday speech, Obama took on the Ryan approach in harsh terms, calling it a vision that would see "roads crumble and bridges collapse," young Americans unable to go to college, seniors left uncared for, Medicare ended, and 50 million Americans left without health insurance. "The fact is," said Obama, "this vision is less about reducing the deficit than it is about changing the basic social compact in America." (Huffington Post.com, 4/13/11)
No, actually it is AS MUCH about reducing the deficit as it is about changing the basic social compact in America. Master politician and conciliator Obama sets the tone of the debate by demagoguing the opposition’s approach. Here’s another take on Ryan and his approach……
Amid a Congress of baby steps, Paul Ryan strides like a giant……Rep. Ryan’s (R-Wis.) budget is a thing of beauty. Stepping boldly on the third rails of our politics, he outlines a vision for a return to free enterprise and limited government that would have made Thomas Jefferson’s heart proud. (DickMorris.com, 4/12/11)
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