Kuros
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No it won't. We already borrow 43 cents of every dollar we spend. We have a spending addiction. If we were to increase taxes, do you honestly believe that it would go towards the debt or do you think politicians would say, "oh look, more money to spend". If you think it would go to pay the debt, I have a bridge to sell you. First, prove that you can cut back to spend only that which you take in and no more and then we can see about increasing taxes to help speed up paying the debt. But with that being said, dangling more money in front of a reformed politician is like taking a reformed alcoholic into a bar. It just isn't a good idea.
I read what you wrote. Its completely cynical. But its a compelling argument . . . to a certain demographic.
I just turned 30 this year. How old are you? I bet much older. I am not willing to let the baby boomers off the hook. They bled this country dry and are leaving our generation with a debt hangover. You think you can blame the politicians for this generational theft? Try again. I know exactly who to blame. Hint: not Ron Paul or his core followers, but the tag-along 40-50 something Tea Partiers.
In the meantime, raise taxes and cut spending.
You dont blame politicians but you do blame everyday average Americans for our current disaster?
WOW
Who said I don't blame politicians? I blame us all. Including my fellow generational cohorts who can't grasp the reality, or refuse to fight the boomers on their theft.