** SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT **

[President Decider]

So let me start the discussion of government spending by setting the record straight. At the beginning of the last decade, America had a budget surplus of over $200 billion. By the time I took office, we had a one year deficit of over $1 trillion and projected deficits of $8 trillion over the next decade. Most of this was the result of not paying for two wars, two tax cuts, and an expensive prescription drug program. On top of that, the effects of the recession put a $3 trillion hole in our budget.

Mind you .... That was before I walked in the door.

Now if we had taken office in ordinary times, I would have liked nothing more than to start bringing down the deficit. But we took office amid a crisis, and our efforts to prevent a second Depression have added another $1 trillion to our national debt.

WORD! .... and so the truth shall set us free!

Read more: http://politicalwire.com/archives/2010/01/27/complete_text_of_obamas_speech.html#ixzz0dsNJhH6H

[cliffordu]

1. THAT RAWKED.

And I NEVER say that.

:headbang:

[CAG]

2. How can he DARE blame * for what happened under *'s watch!!

Didn't he know its been all Clinton's fault!!
;)

[cilla4progress]

3. He had every right

to bring up the failures of the Bush admin. I'm glad he didn't run away from this.

[President Decider]

4. McCain - POS

Did anyone see McCain trying to pretend like he was busy talking to someone when the POTUS trotted out these inconvenient truths?

Piece of shit .....

[BlancheSplanchnik]

7. yes! I noticed all the pukes

grumbling and getting squirrelly

and I absolutely loved PBO's perfectly timed response to that: "Just stating the facts."

YES YES YES!

[madinmaryland]

5. Bookmarked! K&R, also!

[FreakinDJ]

6. If the Truth Hurts - your a RATpubliCON