as a way of introducing:http://www.ourfuture.org/blog-entry/201 ... s-not-hard
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:
Bill Clinton raised taxes on the rich. Bush cut them.
Now, about that huge national debt...
The second chart kind of explains itself. 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:
Let me know if you still have any questions.
FIRST WORLD PRIORITIES:
Blue is percentage of Americans surveyed who want to cut it, Red is percentage of federal budget:
![Image](http://images2.dailykos.com/images/user/6685/VSpending.jpg)