What's More Important...

[rorqual]

Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks

I have a question for conservatives, libertarians, tea party members, right-wingers, etc. What is more important, stopping any new measure that raises tax revenue or reducing the budget deficit?

You can also ask them: when handed a budget surplus, whats more important? Handing out tax cuts or paying down the debt?

[jimj]

Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks

I didn't say new taxes, although I don't think that should be ruled out either to further reduce the deficit.

The OP asks a question that equates to "do you still beat your wife?". Isn't that deflection from the actual issue?

Two things, you cannot spend yourself into deficit reduction nor prosperity. Secondly, yes, block all tax raises until measures are taken to stop what got us the deficit in the first place which is overspending.

[Winter_Sucks]

Originally Posted by jimj

The OP asks a question that equates to "do you still beat your wife?". Isn't that deflection from the actual issue?

Two things, you cannot spend yourself into deficit reduction nor prosperity. Secondly, yes, block all tax raises until measures are taken to stop what got us the deficit in the first place which is overspending.

I didn't say anything about spending. So what are you talking about?

[jimj]

Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks

I didn't say anything about spending. So what are you talking about?

Your question would be moot if not for excess spending creating a deficit. Not a hard concept.

[Winter_Sucks]

Originally Posted by jimj

Your question would be moot if not for excess spending creating a deficit. Not a hard concept.

Your premise would be moot if Americans paid for the government they want. Not a hard concept.

[jimj]

Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks

Your premise would be moot if Americans paid for the government they want. Not a hard concept.

All Americans or just the wealthy (whatever that is)?