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Friday, October 15, 2010

TPM Fact Check: New Conservative Anti-Spending Flick Plays Real Loose With Facts | TPMDC

When "I Want Your Money" hits theaters today, it will likely be hailed by Republicans eyeing Congressional control as exposing the Obama administration for being fiscally reckless. Already, the creator Ray Griggs has made the rounds on Fox News, which heaped praise on the filmmaker for including Fox contributors in the documentary.

But there's one big problem -- a bunch of the facts don't add up. The most egregious omission is failing to mention that Ronald Reagan, who is depicted as a fiscal hero in the film, raised taxes.





TPM Fact Check: New Conservative Anti-Spending Flick Plays Real Loose With Facts | TPMDC