In a very weak economy, when you say 'cut government spending,' what you mean is you're laying off school teachers and you're de-funding various programs that put money into the economy. This means you have more unemployed people that then draw unemployment benefits and don't pay taxes.
Fareed ZakariaThe great drama of Russian history has been between its state and society. Put simply, Russia has always had too much state and not enough society.
Fareed ZakariaMy friends all say Iโm going to be Secretary of State, [but] I donโt see how that would be much different from the job I have now
Fareed ZakariaPolitically Incorrect was the name of the show Bill Maher hosted in the 1990s. It's also an apt description of the man himself. Now host of - HBO's hit show Real Time, I find Maher to be one of the sharpest observers of American politics and life in general out there. It doesn't mean I always agree with him. I always find him funny, though.
Fareed Zakaria