A Research Project Underway

I’ve decided to research the measure the facts behind various statements that I’ve heard again and again uttered by politicians. I’m curious to determine if these statements are true or not. Some of these statements are:

a) That the majority of American voters are right of center. I’ve also heard some on the political left state that the majority of American voters are left of center.

b) That China holds the majority of the public debt of the United States.

c) That the majority of Americans are against abortion in every situation.

d) That the majority of American voters are against equal rights for same-sex couples and are against gay marriage.

e) That the violent crime is worse today than it has ever been.

f) That Democrats are reckless spendthrifts who waste taxpayer money, create deficits while Republican administrations have been fiscally responsible and have more often had balanced the budgets than Democrat Presidents.

g) Roughly 47% of Americans pay no taxes while benefiting from entitlement programs for which the rest of America supports.

h) Social Security is about to go broke and drastic cuts are necessary to keep it in the black. 

i) Earmarks contribute significantly to the deficit.

j) Voter fraud is not a major problem and that recent efforts to scrutinize voter registrations is unnecessary.

 

The above list is not all inclusive. I'm curious to discover what happens. I will post some of my discoveries.