Dear Deficit Commission, It\’s Not Hard

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Dear Deficit Commission,

It\’s not hard to figure out why we have a huge deficit. It\’s so easy I don\’t have to use words. Here are some pictures:

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Bill Clinton raised taxes on the rich. Bush cut them.

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The second chart kind of explains itself.

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The third chart can help you find a place to get some money. (Note: There is no more Soviet Union.) In case that isn\’t clear enough, try this:

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