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Is this election and pursuant term a chance for democrats to win on the fiscal responsibility issue, and bring in a new voting group?
Lately, Republicans have abandoned the fiscal responsibility aspect of their conservatism shtick. But they still love endless tax cut and deregulation, leading to deficits skyrocketing from day 1 of the trump era and GOP Congress. This is the exact opposite of responsibility and I've seen the complaints from the sane right wing about it. They want a change.
ObamaBiden oversaw (with the forced help of the GOP congress) some good reductions in the annual budget deficit and in number of regulations. He also didnt have major tax increases - aca had some associated tax. So we know it's possible for democrats to play ball on this issue, even though they are not known for fiscal responsibility.
For me personally, fiscal responsibility is a no brainer. I dont understand why we stand for such poor planning and easy borrowing leading to inefficiency and unfairly passed debt for future Americans - also unfairly hogged gains and winnings by the top businesses and earners. The federal government has become a pork barrel for the big businesses and I can only assume a joke to the rich who are easily shielding their earnings or leveraging their wealth for favorable governance. This is ugly. It's not a system that I, a center left leaner, can stand behind, and I also dont think its sustainable.
I support some incentivization by the government to spur growth or innovation in certain markets. It should be limited, though, not a buffet for the piggies to line up and suck the teet permanently. Public needs like clean energy, health care, clean air and water, safe food, and yes defense are areas where carefully targeted support may bring valuable results. Things that will help us all individually and our society as a whole. However, subsidizing fossil fuels? Is insane. Endless 0% lending? Insane. Subsidizing basically any conglomerate business? Insanse and competition killing. Going into debt to do any of the above unless we are in an economic crisis like covid? INSANE.
What would it take for democrats to go for this issue and is it possible in the current situation? The big stimulus following covid will be tagged to trump and GOP senate. Perhaps the dems can pitch some plans, sell reducing the deficit, and also aim for reducing the total debt with some long term plans.
What could they even compromise on? What can be cut feasibly without losing other voting blocks or hurting our country's position or recovery? On the other side, taxes will have to go up. If the GOP disagree they are lieing or delusional, because this isnt sustainable and even a simple minded person should be able to understand that you cant cut taxes endlessly. But on who and how do you increase tax without hurting recovery?
Keep in mind that we still need to pass an infrastructure bill with sizable funding among other things.
Imo, one of the best savings opportunities would be in incentivizing healthy lifestyles and bringing down the national obesity rate. Also incentivizing moderation and treatment in the controlled substances. The societal costs associated to these areas are huge. Obesity leads to the top 2 or 3 causes of death which all have huge costs associated to them as they progress.
What do you all think is possible? What are the criticisms of my assumptions?
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Lately, Republicans have abandoned the fiscal responsibility aspect of their conservatism shtick. But they still love endless tax cut and deregulation, leading to deficits skyrocketing from day 1 of the trump era and GOP Congress. This is the exact opposite of responsibility and I've seen the complaints from the sane right wing about it. They want a change.
ObamaBiden oversaw (with the forced help of the GOP congress) some good reductions in the annual budget deficit and in number of regulations. He also didnt have major tax increases - aca had some associated tax. So we know it's possible for democrats to play ball on this issue, even though they are not known for fiscal responsibility.
For me personally, fiscal responsibility is a no brainer. I dont understand why we stand for such poor planning and easy borrowing leading to inefficiency and unfairly passed debt for future Americans - also unfairly hogged gains and winnings by the top businesses and earners. The federal government has become a pork barrel for the big businesses and I can only assume a joke to the rich who are easily shielding their earnings or leveraging their wealth for favorable governance. This is ugly. It's not a system that I, a center left leaner, can stand behind, and I also dont think its sustainable.
I support some incentivization by the government to spur growth or innovation in certain markets. It should be limited, though, not a buffet for the piggies to line up and suck the teet permanently. Public needs like clean energy, health care, clean air and water, safe food, and yes defense are areas where carefully targeted support may bring valuable results. Things that will help us all individually and our society as a whole. However, subsidizing fossil fuels? Is insane. Endless 0% lending? Insane. Subsidizing basically any conglomerate business? Insanse and competition killing. Going into debt to do any of the above unless we are in an economic crisis like covid? INSANE.
What would it take for democrats to go for this issue and is it possible in the current situation? The big stimulus following covid will be tagged to trump and GOP senate. Perhaps the dems can pitch some plans, sell reducing the deficit, and also aim for reducing the total debt with some long term plans.
What could they even compromise on? What can be cut feasibly without losing other voting blocks or hurting our country's position or recovery? On the other side, taxes will have to go up. If the GOP disagree they are lieing or delusional, because this isnt sustainable and even a simple minded person should be able to understand that you cant cut taxes endlessly. But on who and how do you increase tax without hurting recovery?
Keep in mind that we still need to pass an infrastructure bill with sizable funding among other things.
Imo, one of the best savings opportunities would be in incentivizing healthy lifestyles and bringing down the national obesity rate. Also incentivizing moderation and treatment in the controlled substances. The societal costs associated to these areas are huge. Obesity leads to the top 2 or 3 causes of death which all have huge costs associated to them as they progress.
What do you all think is possible? What are the criticisms of my assumptions?
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