Topic: Budget Debate

During a CNN Republican primary debate, Ron Paul and Mitt Romney clashed over the national defense budget. Paul argued that "cuts" discussed in Washington are merely reductions in the rate of growth rather than actual spending decreases, referring to it as "nibbling at baseline budgeting." Romney countered by advocating for increased military funding, while Paul maintained that the national debt is the greatest threat to security.

Curry criticizes C-SPAN for broadcasting British parliamentary hearings instead of focusing on United States government activities. He argues that the UK phone hacking scandal is being used as a distraction from domestic budget issues. The hosts suggest that C-SPAN is neglecting its primary duty to monitor the American government.