I\u2019ve argued to anyone who\u2019ll listen that the meme Republicans have used about government having to tighten its belt \u201cjust like families do\u201d was not only flawed, but ripe for adopting as a Democratic theme. Now, President Obama did it with his Saturday radio address.<\/p>\n
When faced with financial challenges, families do several things. Yes, they cut back spending. But they also look to increase income. They know not everything can or should be cut across the board. Some things you can do without; others are necessary to succeed in the long run. So, like the family alluded to in Obama\u2019s speech where the mother is looking for a second job because they want their child to finish college, families do what\u2019s necessary to pay for the things they think are important. The president uses this narrative to turn the tables on the disingenuous GOP narrative and argues the federal government shouldn\u2019t cut everything. Some investments must be made because if we don\u2019t, we\u2019ll put our kids at a disadvantage to compete in the future. They won\u2019t have the education or the infrastructure to compete. They\u2019ll be more dependent on foreign oil than ever before with an antiquated transportation system that will choke economic growth. All because we want to cut taxes and slice not only muscle but bone from the our governments.<\/p>\n
Text of speech is here<\/a>. Video below.<\/p>\n