“The Republicans have spent two years — an entire election cycle and post-election victory lap — repeating with Tourettic persistence dire warnings about the existential threat posed by large deficits and mounting government debt. And yet, amazingly, these same Republicans (and a few conservative Democrats), who love to offer lectures about the necessity of shared sacrifice, also spent the week demanding that all the Bush tax cuts be made permanent, a policy that would increase the debt over the next ten years by an astounding $3.3 trillion.” [eeditor’s note: Based on some theories at least; others say that a “permanent” cut would unleash untold funds, as investment in the future became once again a valid use of money! - SAT] (12/09/10)