Tim Challies recently linked to a video presented by ‘10,000 Pennies‘ on youtube (10,000 Pennies has a blog with further explanations on the figures he uses here). I think it’s worth reposting at length…
Here is his first video – a look at how Obama’s initial $100 million budget cuts looked in comparison to his 3.5 Trillion dollar spending…
Soon after Obama, responding to critics who said the $100 million was too small compared to the 3.5 Trillion upped the figure to $17 Billion dollars. Too many numbers to keep in your head? Don’t worry, 10,000 Pennies has another video to demonstrate how much this looks like:
Here 10,000 Pennies tackles the issue of the percieved criticism leveled at former President Bush for his wild spending. In comparison to Obama, Bush’s spending was a leisurely drive through the park…
Here is 10,000 Pennies take on how effective Obama’s stimulus package has been. I’d love to see the figures for Australia – but as I said, I’m no economist.
There’s a couple of other videos regarding US National Health care, but that’s probably enough for now. So, how have people responded? Here’s an interesting response from the Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele:
One person, with a creative mind, and able to communicate seems to be making a big difference. Pray that more Christians would do the same.
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