The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

JWBear · 09-22-2011, 10:45 AM

Interesting...

Number of federal employees (excluding military) in 1980: 1.2 million
Number of federal employees (excluding military) in 2010: 1.3 million
An 8% increase

Population of the US in 1980: 226 million
Population of the US in 2010: 312 million
A 38% increase

Federal spending as a percent of the GDP in 1980: 21.7%
Federal spending as a percent of the GDP in 2010: 25.4%

So much for "out of control government spending"!

09-22-2011, 10:45 AM	#11
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Interesting... Number of federal employees (excluding military) in 1980: 1.2 million Number of federal employees (excluding military) in 2010: 1.3 million An 8% increase Population of the US in 1980: 226 million Population of the US in 2010: 312 million A 38% increase Federal spending as a percent of the GDP in 1980: 21.7% Federal spending as a percent of the GDP in 2010: 25.4% So much for "out of control government spending"! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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