The Tax Cut Myth

[JeffWartman]

A moderate liberal then?

I believe in less government. You support a party that does not want smaller government. Therefore, YOU are the Liberal.

 

[JeffWartman]

The Dems are wanting to raise taxes, spend all it - and then some

And Republicans want to do the same with spending...

When are you going to realize all the Replicrats are the same.

 

[red states rule]

And Republicans want to do the same with spending...

When are you going to realize all the Replicrats are the same.

They may have learned their lesson

Republicans are fighting the record amounts of pork dems are trying to push through

 

[JeffWartman]

They may have learned their lesson

Republicans are fighting the record amounts of pork dems are trying to push through

Ted Stevens, a Republican, is one of the kings of pork. You'll never get less pork barrel spending till Stevens leaves.

 

[red states rule]

Ted Stevens, a Republican, is one of the kings of pork. You'll never get less pork barrel spending till Stevens leaves.

and Sen Byrd brain from WV

Republicans seem to be trying to prove you wrong

I hope they do

 

[JeffWartman]

and Sen Byrd brain from WV

Republicans seem to be trying to prove you wrong

I hope they do

LOL...so you are admitting that Ted Stevens is one of the kings of pork.

If you really and truly believe in small government, you can't support the Republicans OR the Democrats.

END OF STORY.

 

[red states rule]

LOL...so you are admitting that Ted Stevens is one of the kings of pork.

If you really and truly believe in small government, you can't support the Republicans OR the Democrats.

END OF STORY.

When have I ever denined Republicans were big spenders?

They may have learned their lesson after the 06 elections

Why do you have to be such a jerk - even when people agree with you?

 

[JeffWartman]

When have I ever denined Republicans were big spenders?

They may have learned their lesson after the 06 elections

Why do you have to be such a jerk - even when people agree with you?

Because it is ridiculous to say you are in favor of small government when you support a political party who obviously doesn't give a shit about small government.

 

[Hamiltonian]

Because it is ridiculous to say you are in favor of small government when you support a political party who obviously doesn't give a shit about small government.

I would doubt that any successful political party would support a policy of small government. The parties appeal to different voting blocks by promising them funding. The Democrats like funding social programs, while the Republicans like providing welfare for corporations and defense spending. For a small government party to succeed, there would have to be a sizable demographic which believes that essentially no group deserves money, which is a difficult position since it essentially cuts funding for other causes they support. Such a voting block does not exist, so a small government party is essentially politically unfeasible. The best you can hope for is to have one party control the presidency and the other control congress. Then perhaps, in their disagreements, they won't be able to agree on funding anything, and you'll have small government.

 

[red states rule]

Because it is ridiculous to say you are in favor of small government when you support a political party who obviously doesn't give a shit about small government.

and your answer?

Waste your vote on someone who does not have a chance in hell of winning?

Some Republicans are shwoing signs of progress - but Dems are totally hopeless.

 

[red states rule]

I would doubt that any successful political party would support a policy of small government. The parties appeal to different voting blocks by promising them funding. The Democrats like funding social programs, while the Republicans like providing welfare for corporations and defense spending. For a small government party to succeed, there would have to be a sizable demographic which believes that essentially no group deserves money, which is a difficult position since it essentially cuts funding for other causes they support. Such a voting block does not exist, so a small government party is essentially politically unfeasible. The best you can hope for is to have one party control the presidency and the other control congress. Then perhaps, in their disagreements, they won't be able to agree on funding anything, and you'll have small government.

Both parties are guilty of that. However, after seeing what Dems want - they are increasing the bribes more then Republicans ever did

 

[red states rule]

the liberal media doing what they can to talk down the economy


ABC and CBS Present Opposite Takes on Economic News
Posted by Brad Wilmouth on June 16, 2007 - 01:28.
On Friday evening, the CBS Evening News and ABC's World News with Charles Gibson offered opposite views on whether the recently released inflation figures for May should be viewed as good or bad. While CBS News anchor Russ Mitchell referred to "inflation alarms" going off, leading to higher interest rates that are "hitting [home] buyers hard," ABC News anchor Gibson characterized inflation as "under control" as he conveyed that the report "eased worries" and set off a stock market rally.

http://newsbusters.org/node/13498

 

[Toro]

The bond market got hammered the past few weeks as interest rates have soared. So the interpretation that the bond market is becoming more worried about inflation is an accurate one.

 

[red states rule]

The bond market got hammered the past few weeks as interest rates have soared. So the interpretation that the bond market is becoming more worried about inflation is an accurate one.

Meanwhile, the Dow closed at 13,639.48 yesterday - the third day of huge gaines - after reports on tame inflation

The Dow is only 53 points form another all time high

 

[Toro]

Listen to the bond market on inflation, not the stock market. Consumer price inflation may not be coming back - it is certainly alive and well in asset markets - but the barometer is bonds. Stocks offer a hedge against inflation and will rise when inflation rises. Stocks will fall on inflation news because the market believes inflation will lead to interest rate increases. Interest rates, not inflation, drives stocks. If inflation goes up and interest rates do not, stocks will rise and bonds will fall.

The best performing stock market in the world has been Zimbabwe, which has gone from 5,000 to 25,000,000 in 18 months because inflation is 3000% and stocks have soared because of it.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe bonds are worthless.

 

[red states rule]

We have a huge global bull market. The US economy is on the rise, and nearly all economic indicators are going in the right direction

 

[Toro]

Yes, and the US is the laggard at the moment.

Even France is beating the US in economic growth.

How embarrassing.

 

[red states rule]

Yes, and the US is the laggard at the moment.

Even France is beating the US in economic growth.

How embarrassing.

Libs will always look for a cloud in every silver lining. The US is the worlds economic superpower, and the fact Pres Bush and his tax cuts provided the foundation for the growth - pisses them off big time

 

[JeffWartman]

and your answer?

Waste your vote on someone who does not have a chance in hell of winning?

Some Republicans are shwoing signs of progress - but Dems are totally hopeless.

That just screams cowardice to me.

Instead of standing up for what you believe in, you vote for the lesser of two evils. Wow.

 

[JeffWartman]

Libs will always look for a cloud in every silver lining. The US is the worlds economic superpower, and the fact Pres Bush and his tax cuts provided the foundation for the growth - pisses them off big time

It's funny how you just ignore facts.

We're improving, but our current growth has slowed considerably.