How’s that Deficit?

This game, called Budget Hero, has got to be the closest thing to ever feeling like you have an impact on how government spends the HELLACIOUS amounts of money in their coffers (notice I said “theirs,” not “ours,” or “mine”…). This wee game was developed by American Public Media. They own a bunch of public radio stations. In the game, you control government spending, taxation, and debt. You can increase spending on programs you think are underfunded or cut programs that you think are bloated.

I found out a few things about myself while playing. Numero uno: I am a slash and burn budget cutter. Now I thought I’d want to give a lot more bon bons to the poor, but when it came right down to it, I was a cheap bastard. I hate debt. There ought to be a political party for that! And the options for cutting spending were so few. I’m a bit of a socialist and a libertarian combined. I’d love to see a maximum cap on wealth allowed per individual. I’d love to see all poor children covered by health insurance. Their parents? Hmmm, not so much. Dang, I’m harsh.

Play it and find out where your loyalties lie!

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May 20, 2008 | Filed Under Perfect World 

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One Response to “How’s that Deficit?”

  1. Zita on October 28th, 2008 7:37 am

    Great work.

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