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“We have to really cut back in our spending,” Charlie said. “Everyone knows that, and we have to raise revenue in order to do it.”
Originally posted by thisguyrighthere
Has Charlie started paying his share yet?
I recall a little censure fiasco not long ago.
Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by boondock-saint
Actually, I think political madness is an appropriate forum.
Unless ATS comes up with "crazy-talk"
Originally posted by lightworker12
Only a combination of spending cuts and increased revenue will decrease the debt in any noticeable way. Just gutting medicare/medicaid and social security won't help, even if there are defense spending cuts. Taxes for the ultra rich are at record lows, and corporate socialism (like GE paying NO taxes on billions in income) is hurting federal finances. Cut spending, including defense, and raise taxes to where they were in the (highly prosperous) 1990s if you want to fix the debt.
Originally posted by Golithion
No you bone head you have to start getting rid of outdated programs and start spending wisely just like any other American citizen does when they are having hard times. That is all I have to say.edit on 6/3/1111 by Golithion because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by centurion1211
Originally posted by Golithion
No you bone head you have to start getting rid of outdated programs and start spending wisely just like any other American citizen does when they are having hard times. That is all I have to say.edit on 6/3/1111 by Golithion because: (no reason given)
Except for the "bonehead" comment, I think you're on to something with your post.
I'll take it a step further.
IMO all programs should have a "sunset provision" built in to them so that they have to be periodically reviewed and re-passed if they are still necessary.
Originally posted by beezzer
Don't you just love liberal logic?
edit on 3-6-2011 by beezzer because: Because I'm an idiot.