DiamondDave
Army Vet
Diamond Dave's post describing the 5 bullets and the idea of fair treatment was very insightful.
There is a point to be had that every program can be cut and that defense definitely has some waste. The idea that this discussion is painting me liberal I find laughable. I am merely suggesting ideas and options for a fix of the situation we face. If the cuts to spending could cover it all I would love that.
Now a question I've had for a while is why limiting deductions and closing tax loopholes is different than raising taxes on the wealthy. Don't they pay more either way?
Yes... which is why it is just another form of pandering for power by appealing to group X while double talking to group Y
And with the politician's love of power and pandering, it is exactly why you do not see more mainstream politicians pushing for the equal treatment of a true flat tax