Yes, because we're not a globalist empire. We have plenty enough nuclear deterrence.
Can you point to a time where government spending led to a recession?
Sure.
banyanhill.com
None of what you provided shows that government spending leads to a recession. Your linked article is speculation, not evidence.Sure.
Government spending is too high. That crowds out private sector spending. And, inevitably, high government spending triggers a recession.The chart below shows that we can define the level where government spending becomes too high. It’s 17.5% of gross domestic product (GDP).That’s the magic number since 1945. Whenever spending exceeds that level, a recession follows. Gray bars mark recessions in the chart.Like most economic indicators, this isn’t a pinpoint timing tool. This is just a warning that the federal government took too much money out of the economy. That forced consumers and businesses to cut back on spending.At some point, the cutbacks resulted in an economic slowdown.The result is the cycle we see above. Washington takes more and more money until the economy can’t give anymore.Government Spending Indicates A Recession Is Coming - Banyan Hill Publishing
Lower taxes pull the economy out of recession. However, we’re at the point where we, as consumers and businesses, already gave until it hurts.
That chart is evidence.
That chart is not evidence that government spending leads to a recession.
towardsdatascience.com
so you want to intentionally cause a recession?
And full of pork as usual.
Earmarks Are Back, and They're Just as Sleazy and Secretive as Ever
Lawmakers packed $8 billion of pork into the omnibus bill that passed Congress last night.reason.com
Last night while we're all distracted with Ukraine, congress finally passed appropriations for FY22, which is almost half over. All Dems voted yes, most Republicans voted no in the Senate, yes in the House. It was a big increase over last year and as is now the normal, its in the form of a massive omnibus bill which mainly just copies last year, and add in this years pet causes. CBO says we already have a 500bn deficit this year, so this just adds on more. At a time when they should be cutting, theyre growing.
And it likely wont change if GOP takes over. Maybe a little less, but still more than we can afford, more than is neccesary.
Full summary, not a typo. They amended a Haiti bill to run the omnibus through.
H.R.2471 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
Summary of H.R.2471 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022www.congress.gov
That's a foolish statement. Congress is doing exactly what Americans want. If they weren't, why would they be reelected?
It's clear you don't understand what causes an economy to go into recession. So why pretend?
You can believe that all you want, but that won't make it true, except maybe to yourself.
| Wednesday, March 9 |
| Race/Topic (Click to Sort) | Poll | Results | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Biden Job Approval | Reuters/Ipsos | Approve 45, Disapprove 49 | Disapprove +4 |
| President Biden Job Approval | Politico/Morning Consult | Approve 45, Disapprove 51 | Disapprove +6 |
| President Biden Job Approval | Economist/YouGov | Approve 45, Disapprove 49 | Disapprove +4 |
| Congressional Job Approval | Economist/YouGov | Approve 18, Disapprove 55 | Disapprove +37 |
What's the re-election rate?
Deplorably high, which is in direct conflict with the congressional approval rate, don't you think?
How cute, Republicans keeping up the charade they give a fig about the national debt.
I don't have to believe it, it's true. President Biden only signs what hits his desk. Congress is responsible for the bill. Please refer to the Constitution, Art 1, Sec 7, Cl 1You can believe that all you want, but that won't make it true, except maybe to yourself.
Wednesday, March 9
Race/Topic (Click to Sort) Poll Results Spread President Biden Job Approval Reuters/Ipsos Approve 45, Disapprove 49 Disapprove +4 President Biden Job Approval Politico/Morning Consult Approve 45, Disapprove 51 Disapprove +6 President Biden Job Approval Economist/YouGov Approve 45, Disapprove 49 Disapprove +4 Congressional Job Approval Economist/YouGov Approve 18, Disapprove 55 Disapprove +37
How else would you explain such a low congressional approval rate? As a reward for doing 'exactly what Americans want'?
Nice diversion.
and the congressional approval poll results which disputes your assertion.
So you think there is a chance that Russia and China will attack us with conventional weapons? Also do you think defense spending is immune from waste and pork?
You just don't get it do you.
www.opensecrets.org
Addressed this in post #42.You just don't get it do you.
The lowest reelection rate for the House in the last 60 years? 85%. The people approve.
Reelection Rates Over the Years
Few things in life are more predictable than the chances of an incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives winning reelection. With wide name recognition, and usually an insurmountable advantage in campaign cash, House incumbents typically have little trouble holding onto their seats.
