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http://pledge.gop.gov/
Has anyone read this pledge? It sounds like a bunch of hollow generalized goals to work towards. In fact, I read that Minority leader John Boehner has said that the public angst was not anti-estlablishment, rather, it was anti-Obama. Excuse me Mr. Boehner, who showed Obama how to drive up deficits and expand government? Why are we still in wars abroad?
One thing is for sure and that is government spending is a big concern come this November. However, isn't government spending pretty much mandated to the point that balanced budgets are impossible?
03 Oct 10
Originally posted by whodeyIs government spending really a "big concern" to voters this November? Only 7% cite the budget deficit as the "most important problem facing this country" according to Gallup. http://www.gallup.com/poll/143135/Economy-Jobs-Easily-Top-Problems-Americans-Minds.aspx
http://pledge.gop.gov/
Has anyone read this pledge? It sounds like a bunch of hollow generalized goals to work towards. In fact, I read that Minority leader John Boehner has said that the public angst was not anti-estlablishment, rather, it was anti-Obama. Excuse me Mr. Boehner, who showed Obama how to drive up deficits and expand government? Why are w ...[text shortened]... n't government spending pretty much mandated to the point that balanced budgets are impossible?
It appears that the economy/jobs are by far America's biggest concerns.
Even if every single bit of government spending was "mandated" (which, of course, it isn't) balanced budgets would not be impossible as there are two sides to a budget. In fact, there is plenty of discretionary spending esp. in National Offense that could be cut.
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Originally posted by no1marauderOf course the immediate concern are jobs. However, the bottom line is that Americans are sick of federal spending and ballooning deficits. Americans know that the higher the spending goes the bigger load working Americans will have to carry. Soon that load may be to such an extent that working does not really seem worth while.
Is government spending really a "big concern" to voters this November? Only 7% cite the budget deficit as the "most important problem facing this country" according to Gallup. http://www.gallup.com/poll/143135/Economy-Jobs-Easily-Top-Problems-Americans-Minds.aspx
It appears that the economy/jobs are by far America's biggest concerns.
t, there is plenty of discretionary spending esp. in National Offense that could be cut.
I started another thread that showed that the Democrats did not wish to even pass a budget before November. Why should they? That way people have a lesser idea of what they are voting for because if they did, they would in no way vote for these smucks.
03 Oct 10
Originally posted by KazetNagorraMy guess is that if the Republicans ran on the fact that the Democrats have not passed a budget it would do nothing but help them. Of course, it may make them nervous because they probably don't plan on doing much better.
Isn't such a graph completely meaningless if you do not correct for inflation and economic growth? (answer: yes it is)
03 Oct 10
Originally posted by whodeyYes, well we all know how good the long term memory of the average voter is.
My guess is that if the Republicans ran on the fact that the Democrats have not passed a budget it would do nothing but help them. Of course, it may make them nervous because they probably don't plan on doing much better.
03 Oct 10
Originally posted by KazetNagorraI don't care about the average voter. After all, the average voter elected the like of "W" and Obama. I am more concerned with the Tea Party. They should all remain poised with a mallet to bash the Republicans over the head.
Yes, well we all know how good the long term memory of the average voter is.
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Originally posted by whodeyThis is typical whodey dishonesty.
Apparently Marauder is unconcerned.
Wait a minute!! Didn't Obama himself say that the current trajectory was unsustainable?
I responded to YOUR claim that "government spending is a big concern" RIGHT NOW among the voters with data indicating that it isn't. So YOUR response is to impute to me a position I do not hold (in fact, I already proposed a plan on this forum that would greatly reduce or eliminate federal deficits very quickly).
This type of posting from you is why it is hard to take anything you write seriously.
03 Oct 10
Originally posted by whodeyBut since the Tea Party is just a proxy of the GOP that isn't going to happen.
I don't care about the average voter. After all, the average voter elected the like of "W" and Obama. I am more concerned with the Tea Party. They should all remain poised with a mallet to bash the Republicans over the head.
03 Oct 10
Originally posted by no1marauderThen this is your chance to refute that notion.
This is typical whodey dishonesty.
I responded to YOUR claim that "government spending is a big concern" RIGHT NOW among the voters with data indicating that it isn't. So YOUR response is to impute to me a position I do not hold (in fact, I already proposed a plan on this forum that would greatly reduce or eliminate federal deficits ver ...[text shortened]... This type of posting from you is why it is hard to take anything you write seriously.
So are you or are you not concerned about government spending?
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Originally posted by no1marauderLikewise, it is extremely hard to take anything the teabaggers say seriously because they have presented no plan and have no plans to present. Exactly like who? O yeah, the Republicans that are the funders of the 'movement.' They exist only to take advantage of ill-informed voters (the independents) by hiding the fact that their candidates are just Republicans. The only goal is to continue the long term plan of robbing the treasury so the middle class has no resources to defend themselves from lower and lower wages and less jobs. Congress tried to pass a bill the other day to limit the ability of corporations to take jobs outside of this country - it dissolved under the threat of filibuster. Don't you think if you really cared about the working people in this country you would be in favor of that bill? Who has been silent about it (and will remain so.) Who, in fact, will not answer any substantive question and just throws up smokescreen after smokescreen of criticism with no intention of ever stating a positive opinion on anything. The crickets are still chirping...
This is typical whodey dishonesty.
I responded to YOUR claim that "government spending is a big concern" RIGHT NOW among the voters with data indicating that it isn't. So YOUR response is to impute to me a position I do not hold (in fact, I already proposed a plan on this forum that would greatly reduce or eliminate federal deficits ver ...[text shortened]... This type of posting from you is why it is hard to take anything you write seriously.
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Originally posted by TerrierJackI have offerred many suggestions. What would you like to know?
Likewise, it is extremely hard to take anything the teabaggers say seriously because they have presented no plan and have no plans to present. Exactly like who? O yeah, the Republicans that are the funders of the 'movement.' They exist only to take advantage of ill-informed voters (the independents) by hiding the fact that their candidates are just Rep intention of ever stating a positive opinion on anything. The crickets are still chirping...
As for the Tea Party, at least conservatives are doing something. What are those on the left doing I wonder? Oh, that's right, they are having a love fest on 10/2 about how great government is. So it appears America is on the right path, assuming we can keep those evil Republicans out of office that is.
As for building a wall around the country and keeping both businesses and citizens inside, I suppose it is the only way to secure the Mexican border so go for it!! The USSR did it so I'm sure it can be done.