The Debt Splits the Left, Because the Media Do Such a Horrible Job of Reporting on Economic Issues

This column reports on the fact that people on the center and left of the political spectrum have a range of views in the debt/deficit, which the right seems fairly united in arguing for less government spending. It is worth noting that one reason why there may be divisions and confusions on this issue is that the media routinely allow politicians to say complete nonsense on this topic without correcting it.

For example, the piece tells readers:

 

"Mitt Romney takes up the same theme, with...