David Rothkopf : Many are oblivious to D.C. 's budget debate ; that 's just as well . He says Ryan 's budget re - proposal neglects them ; Murray 's also falls short ; Obama 's up next . He says they are all unworkable ; we should be talking about jobs , not spending . Ryan : For most Americans , the budget debate in Washington is reaching dog-whistle pitch , a tone that only partisans can hear . Government , including federal programs that work , is only real contributors to poverty .
David Rothkopf : Many are oblivious to D.C. 's budget debate ; that 's just as well . He says Ryan 's budget re - proposal neglects them ; Murray 's also falls short ; Obama 's up next . He says they are all unworkable ; we should be talking about jobs , not spending . Ryan : Government , including federal programs that work , is only real contributors to poverty .