Category Archives: U.S. Budget

America’s Big Government Future.

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

That’s the title of a stimulating presentation by Lane Kenworthy, author and Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of Arizona. In his third appearance on Democratic Perspective, Mr. Kenworthy compared the size of US government with that … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy, Government, Medicare, National Politics, Social Security, U.S. Budget, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on America’s Big Government Future.

Investment and Tax Policy — Podcast October 31, 2011

Posted on November 4, 2011 by William Timberman

Investment and Tax Policy: The Government’s Role in Putting People Back to Work. When Republicans tell you that the Federal Government has no role to play in restoring our economic health and attacking unemployment, don’t believe them. The government has … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Podcasts, Taxes and the Deficit, U.S. Budget, Unemployment | Comments Off on Investment and Tax Policy — Podcast October 31, 2011

Investment And Tax Policy.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

On this week’s Democratic Perspective, Bill Timberman and Steve Williamson addressed the keys to putting people back to work and fixing our economy; Investment and tax policy. They began by noting that the private sector has reduced investment since 2008. … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy, Government, National Debt Ceiling, National Politics, Taxes and the Deficit, U.S. Budget, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Investment And Tax Policy.

Democratic Perspective Retrospective — Podcast October 24, 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by William Timberman

Our First 30 Weeks: A Democratic Perspective Retrospective. Since April 4th of this year, Democratic Perspective has been bringing Northern Arizona new voices and a fresh approach to international, national, state, and local political and economic issues. Our co-hosts, Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Economic Policy, Elections, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Affairs, Government, Health Care, Immigration, National Politics, Podcasts, Privatization, Social Security, U.S. Budget, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Democratic Perspective Retrospective — Podcast October 24, 2011

Ann Kirkpatrick Interview, Part 2 — Podcast October 10, 2011

Posted on October 13, 2011 by William Timberman

“What kind of country are we going to leave our children and grandchildren?” In the second part of her interview with Democratic Perspective, former U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick explains the challenges facing Congress and the country in the coming years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Arizona Politics, Economic Policy, Elections, Fiscal Policy, Government, Interviews, National Politics, Podcasts, Taxes and the Deficit, U.S. Budget | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Ann Kirkpatrick Interview, Part 2 — Podcast October 10, 2011

A Clear Choice, Cont’d.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

On October 10, Democratic Perspective continued our conversation with former Arizona Congressional Representative Ann Kirkpatrick by asking about the campaign of 2010. “It was an unusual year,” she replied. “Debate is an important part of the political process, but my … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Arizona Politics, Economic Policy, Elections, Fiscal Policy, Government, Interviews, National Politics, Taxes and the Deficit, U.S. Budget | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on A Clear Choice, Cont’d.

Alan Grayson Interview — Podcast September 26, 2011

Posted on September 27, 2011 by William Timberman

Do the Republicans Actually Care About What Happens To Most of Us, Or Are They Just Political Attack Dogs? Alan Grayson, former Democratic Congressional Representative from Florida’s 8th District, tells Democratic Perspective why the Republicans are still wrong about health … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, American Jobs Act, Elections, Fiscal Policy, Government, Health Care, Interviews, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Podcasts, Taxes and the Deficit, U.S. Budget, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Alan Grayson Interview — Podcast September 26, 2011

The Jobs Crisis. How We Got Here.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

This week, Verde Valley Independent Democrat board member, Bill Timberman joined host Steve Williamson on Democratic Perspective to discuss the overriding issue in today’s economy. Bill began by looking back about 60 years to the end of WWII. “The image … Continue reading →

Posted in American Jobs Act, Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy, Government, Monetary Policy, National Politics, U.S. Budget, Unemployment | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Do Trickle-Down Economics Work?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

As Democratic Perspective continued our conversation with Lane Kenworthy, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of Arizona on Labor Day, we began by posing that question to him. Professor Kenworthy responded by saying, “To an extent. Nobody … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, National Debt Ceiling, National Politics, U.S. Budget | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Do Trickle-Down Economics Work?

A Bitter Pill To Swallow — Podcast August 1, 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by William Timberman

Raising the National Debt Ceiling: The Constitution and the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government. Why governments run deficits, and why, until the Republican Party lost its collective mind, raising the U.S. debt ceiling was considered a legitimate … Continue reading →

Posted in National Debt Ceiling, National Politics, Podcasts, U.S. Budget | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment