Category Archives: Social Security

My Plan to Balance the Budget

Posted on Sunday, April 10, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

To be honest, I am writing this blog to take advantage of a nifty little application The New York Times published a few months ago that actually makes the task of balancing the budget fun (No, really, I’m serious). I … Continue reading →

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February 21, 2011 Edition of Anything Goes Carnival of Politics is Up!

Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

theSaltyBlogger is hosting the February 21, 2011 edition of the Anything Goes Carnival of Politics, and features my blog post on “Four Pillars of Spending Cuts for Deficit Reduction,” which provides recommendations for budget cuts to reduce the deficit.

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Four Pillars of Spending Cuts for Deficit Reduction

Posted on Thursday, January 6, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Before the Congress gets mired in the fight to cut the deficit, it is critical that Americans know where the government spends taxpayer dollars and from which sources the government generates most of its tax revenue. Let’s face it. Any … Continue reading →

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Shamelessly Peddling Keynesian Economics, Again…

Posted on Monday, January 3, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

One of the most important things I learned as a military officer was to know my adversary. As such, I have always considered it essential to read and think about what the best of the political opposition has to say, … Continue reading →

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Senator Lindsey Graham Shows Uncommon Common Sense and Courage for a Politician

Posted on Sunday, January 2, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today on Meet the Press, Senator Lindsey Graham showed significant political courage by taking a clear and unambiguous stand on reigning in entitlement spending, particularly on Social Security. He vowed: “I will not vote for the debt ceiling increase until … Continue reading →

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