Math Responds to Romney
A lot of reporters and fact checkers have gotten bamboozled by Mitt Romneys dont worry Ill make it work explanation of his tax plan. Now the folks who wrote the non-partisan analysis which caused all the hubbub are responding to Romneys refusal to admit what his plan does. A few key portions
Our conclusion was not a prediction about Governor Romney would do as President, it was an arithmetic calculation: all of the promises couldnt be met simultaneously without resorting to tax increases on households with income below $200,000.
You still cant drive cross country in 15 hours without speeding.
I am leaving out, of course, the computational arguments. Rather, Im focusing on the pure up-is-downism the analysts are forced to reply to.
If you care about these things you should take a moment and read Gales short piece. If youre a reporter who doesnt like being lied to you should definitely read it.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2012/10/math_responds_to_romney.php