There's no Money for Existing Programs, We can't Afford Obama's Health Care Plan  

The government is starving for revenue. The recession has caused tax revenue to drop sharply and according to experts, there is no money for important programs already in place, let alone national health care at a cost of $1 trillion.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_plummeting_taxes

"The last time the government's revenues were this bleak, the year was 1932 in the midst of the Depression."

On top of that, Social Security is predicted to run out of money much sooner than expected, as early as 2013 it could be paying out more than it takes in.

"The numbers for 2009 are striking, head-snapping. But what really matters is what happens next," said Gale, who previously taught economics at UCLA and was an adviser to President George H. W. Bush's Council of Economic Advisers.

"If it's just one year, then it's a remarkable thing, but it's totally manageable. If the economy doesn't recover soon, it doesn't matter what your social, economic and political agenda is. There's not going to be any revenue to pay for it."

Meanwhile, Obama pushes forward his expensive takeover of the health care system.

"President Barack Obama has said he wants to tackle Social Security next year, after he clears an already crowded agenda that includes overhauling health care, addressing climate change and imposing new regulations on financial companies. "

I wonder how many Americans have those as their priorities in this economic crisis?