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This is not a yes/no single issue question. It makes some base assumptions that are not quite accurate.
1. All debt is bad.
2. All spending is equal in outcome
Both these assumptions are flawed. For example, going into debt to start a business that will generate revenue is good. Going into debt for a car or house is also considered good because they are assets. Going into debt to finance a gambling trip to Vegas? Very bad. Investing in Gold? Very good. Investing in lottery tickets? Yeesh!
So what are they going to drive up deficits for? Things that will improve the ability of this nation to earn and become more stable (like domestic energy production, or highways used by millions) or weaker (subsidize weak businesses, bailing out bad investors or inflating a popped balloon market)?
The question is loaded in it's very nature based on the current base political environment that one is right, and the other is wrong.This is not a yes/no single issue question. It makes some base assumptions that are not quite accurate.
1. All debt is bad.
2. All spending is equal in outcome
Both these assumptions are flawed. For example, going into debt to start a business that will generate revenue is good. Going into debt for a car or house is also considered good because they are assets. Going into debt to finance a gambling trip to Vegas? Very bad. Investing in Gold? Very good. Investing in lottery tickets? Yeesh!
So what are they going to drive up deficits for? Things that will improve the ability of this nation to earn and become more stable (like domestic energy production, or highways used by millions) or weaker (subsidize weak businesses, bailing out bad investors or inflating a popped balloon market)?
I didn't say a word about whether debt was bad or good, that assumption you're addressing is the one you yourself made.
I also expressed no opinion on deficits.
Please re-read the original post.
The question is loaded in it's very nature based on the current base political environment that one is right, and the other is wrong.This is not a yes/no single issue question. It makes some base assumptions that are not quite accurate.
1. All debt is bad.
2. All spending is equal in outcome
Both these assumptions are flawed. For example, going into debt to start a business that will generate revenue is good. Going into debt for a car or house is also considered good because they are assets. Going into debt to finance a gambling trip to Vegas? Very bad. Investing in Gold? Very good. Investing in lottery tickets? Yeesh!
So what are they going to drive up deficits for? Things that will improve the ability of this nation to earn and become more stable (like domestic energy production, or highways used by millions) or weaker (subsidize weak businesses, bailing out bad investors or inflating a popped balloon market)?
I didn't say a word about whether debt was bad or good, that assumption you're addressing is the one you yourself made.
I also expressed no opinion on deficits.
Please re-read the original post.
Then why are you asking the question?The question is loaded in it's very nature based on the current base political environment that one is right, and the other is wrong.I didn't say a word about whether debt was bad or good, that assumption you're addressing is the one you yourself made.
I also expressed no opinion on deficits.
Please re-read the original post.
Again, that's your assumption.
I don't care if someone thinks debt or deficits are good for this discussion.
The question is loaded in it's very nature based on the current base political environment that one is right, and the other is wrong.This is not a yes/no single issue question. It makes some base assumptions that are not quite accurate.
1. All debt is bad.
2. All spending is equal in outcome
Both these assumptions are flawed. For example, going into debt to start a business that will generate revenue is good. Going into debt for a car or house is also considered good because they are assets. Going into debt to finance a gambling trip to Vegas? Very bad. Investing in Gold? Very good. Investing in lottery tickets? Yeesh!
So what are they going to drive up deficits for? Things that will improve the ability of this nation to earn and become more stable (like domestic energy production, or highways used by millions) or weaker (subsidize weak businesses, bailing out bad investors or inflating a popped balloon market)?
I didn't say a word about whether debt was bad or good, that assumption you're addressing is the one you yourself made.
I also expressed no opinion on deficits.
Please re-read the original post.
Not to mention when the nation is broke, every dollar spent is deficit spending.The question is loaded in it's very nature based on the current base political environment that one is right, and the other is wrong.I didn't say a word about whether debt was bad or good, that assumption you're addressing is the one you yourself made.
I also expressed no opinion on deficits.
Please re-read the original post.
The question is whether republican voters believe their candidates plan should cut the deficit spending and debt. Not whether one is right or wrong. Fiscal responsibility is not an arbitrarily made decision.
Like I said, we're leaps and bounds beyond acceptable and intermediate deficit spending for a long term potential return to surplus.
Then why are you asking the question?The question is loaded in it's very nature based on the current base political environment that one is right, and the other is wrong.
Again, that's your assumption.
I don't care if someone thinks debt or deficits are good for this discussion.
Sooooooo... you're just wanting people on record as supporting or opposing debt/deficit increases for what reason?Then why are you asking the question?Again, that's your assumption.
I don't care if someone thinks debt or deficits are good for this discussion.
Cuz i want to know if they're willing to vote for someone who adds to the debt and deficits.
No, clarifying that the question is not a cut and dried yes/no question.