Originally posted by KazetNagorraEmbrace a model that is geared more toward a limited government.
What measures do you propose to balance the budget?
Then hear the screams as you cut programs calling for the heads of those who cut spending.
This is why I don't think reform can happen internally. What is needed is for the states to amend the Constitution and force them to balance the books.
Originally posted by sh76while I have only read this post, and no replies, I have been saying exactly this for some time now. I personally get sick of being told what I can and can not say without being labeled ( in what I consider, an unfair manner ) and have told my colleagues that I believe that this is what is behind trumps popularity. I do not believe that there is a rise in racism, esp here in Australia, ( not saying that it does not exist ) but I wonder if racism is not being highlighted much more often by the media. " see, here it is ". It makes for a good story.
While a smaller group is actually racist, a much larger group of conservatives and moderate conservatives are sick of being called racist every time they criticize the welfare system or called sexist every time they oppose government enforced paid maternity leave or called homophobic for believing that a baker should not be forced to bake ...[text shortened]... just have a visceral reaction that sympathizes with the guy who is standing up to the PC "man."[/b]
Anyway, I very much think this is the case.
Originally posted by whodeyWhat specific measures do you propose to balance the budget?
Embrace a model that is geared more toward a limited government.
Then hear the screams as you cut programs calling for the heads of those who cut spending.
This is why I don't think reform can happen internally. What is needed is for the states to amend the Constitution and force them to balance the books.
Originally posted by jimmacWho knew that Rush Limbaugh admirers had such sensitive natures? Perhaps they should have worked out their angst with the help of mental health professionals rather than acting out by voting for someone as grossly unqualified to be President as Trump.
while I have only read this post, and no replies, I have been saying exactly this for some time now. I personally get sick of being told what I can and can not say without being labeled ( in what I consider, an unfair manner ) and have told my colleagues that I believe that this is what is behind trumps popularity. I do not believe that there is a rise in rac ...[text shortened]... see, here it is ". It makes for a good story.
Anyway, I very much think this is the case.
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Originally posted by KazetNagorraA good start would be to decrease spending across the board by a small percentage. That way no one program is targeted, anywhere from 1 to 5%.
What specific measures do you propose to balance the budget?
The next thing I would do would be to focus on governmental waste and corruption. Scratch that, this would be the first focus.
To even get this far would be magical thinking, but I would continue to focusing in on the big expenses such as military and health care etc. Health care will be targeted no matter who gets in office since both parties hate Obamacare. It's days are numbered and not sustainable.
Originally posted by whodeyEveryone thinks government waste and corruption should be eliminated. How would you do it?
A good start would be to decrease spending across the board by a small percentage. That way no one program is targeted, anywhere from 1 to 5%.
The next thing I would do would be to focus on governmental waste and corruption. Scratch that, this would be the first focus.
To even get this far would be magical thinking, but I would continue to focusing in ...[text shortened]... o gets in office since both parties hate Obamacare. It's days are numbered and not sustainable.
A simple across-the-board cut is not feasible for many reasons - for instance, you can't just cut wages of government employees by decree as they have already been negotiated and agreed upon. Many government expenses are things the government purchases in the free market and the government can't just decide to pay less for them. So I will ask again: which measures specifically do you propose to cut spending? What should the federal government do less of, or what federal benefit programs should be scrapped or reduced?
Originally posted by KazetNagorraThis is the job of those spending the money, not mine.
Everyone thinks government waste and corruption should be eliminated. How would you do it?
A simple across-the-board cut is not feasible for many reasons - for instance, you can't just cut wages of government employees by decree as they have already been negotiated and agreed upon. Many government expenses are things the government purchases in the f ...[text shortened]... e federal government do less of, or what federal benefit programs should be scrapped or reduced?
As you point out, there are a myriad of obstacles to balancing the budget, so much so, that doing it internally is impossible.
What is needed is an outside intervention. That means economic collapse or an outside chance states can rise up and amend the Constitution and force lawmakers to balance the books, no matter what it takes.
Of course, you probably agree with Dick Cheney who said that deficits don't matter anymore. Eat, drink, and be merry. The status quo rules. 😵
Originally posted by whodeyYou need the British to rule you again 4 Sure!
This is the job of those spending the money, not mine.
As you point out, there are a myriad of obstacles to balancing the budget, so much so, that doing it internally is impossible.
What is needed is an outside intervention. That means economic collapse or an outside chance states can rise up and amend the Constitution and force lawmakers to balance th ...[text shortened]... o said that deficits don't matter anymore. Eat, drink, and be merry. The status quo rules. 😵