It always amazes me that so many top free market economists (like Milton Friedman) are in favor of a government monopoly on something as important as currency. I quit arguing about it. Until the dollar collapses, it will be impossible to convince anyone that we need to get government out of the currency business.

You've just highlighted the difference between liberals and libertarians. Liberals put the interest of the state above that of the individual. Libertarians put individual rights above the needs of the state.

Stossel mentioned 2 out of the 3 lies both parties tell us about the budget projections. He mentioned these two: Lie #1: The number sounds big (2 trillion!) But it's spread out over 10 years. Lie #2: It's actually a reduction in the increase. He didn't mention this one: Lie #3: The "10 year plan" is backloaded. All the "cuts" take place far out in the future. None of those supposed "cuts" are binding on future congresses. Remember last year when the newly elected Tea Party Republicans were going to slash the budget for 2011? Here's what really happened: 2010: 3.4 trillion 2011: 3.6 trillion

Ed, we're broke, after the dollar collapses you'll understand.

According to www.shadowstats.com unemployment is still increasing slightly. Hmmmm.

For awhile I thought this article was tongue in cheek it's so bad. More evidence that most conservatives don't give a damn about limited, constitutional government. Ron Paul is the only republican candidate who believes in limited constitutional govt (and it's not even close) and conservatives treat him like he's a nut.

Another thing they have in common is they both believe the dollar is invincible. Ideas like invading Iran or stimulus packages are going to look pretty silly after the dollar collapses. People are going to be trying to figure out how to buy food and heat their house.

You hit the nail on the head! They talk the talk but can't walk the walk.

You're right that national defense is the main thing the federal govt should be doing as authorized by the constitution. But that doesn't mean defense gets a blank check.

This is for those who want to cut spending, but not military spending. You simply do not understand how broke we are. After the dollar collapses it will be clear to you.