In a very weak economy, when you say 'cut government spending,' what you mean is you're laying off school teachers and you're de-funding various programs that put money into the economy. This means you have more unemployed people that then draw unemployment benefits and don't pay taxes.

The great drama of Russian history has been between its state and society. Put simply, Russia has always had too much state and not enough society.

The technological revolution at home makes it much easier for computers to do our work.

The American dream seems to be thriving in Europe not at home.

In a very weak economy, when you say 'cut government spending,' what you mean is you're laying off school teachers and you're de-funding various programs that put money into the economy. This means you have more unemployed people that then draw unemployment benefits and don't pay taxes.