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Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.Military spending is the largest driver of the deficit BY FAR (from descrssionary spending) I support a strong military and am not calling for massive cuts. But you are naive if you don't think there is just as much waste in military spending as there is in government programs. I'd bet there is more waste in military spending than any other departmentSure! But you're not debating where that line is, you're lobbying for massive cuts. I don't think we need cuts... maybe trim some waste... maybe not give our enemies billions of dollars... maybe avoid giving away our technology to China and others... but as some realistic means to bring our huge deficit in check, it's an idiotic argument.Why is that? There's got to be a line where enough is enough right?I don't give a damn about other countries... I want MY military to spend more... in every case, in all areas. And not by a little but by a lot. Only idiots and morons want it otherwise.
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
National defense is discretionary spending, thats fact not opinion...Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.Military spending is the largest driver of the deficit BY FAR (from descrssionary spending) I support a strong military and am not calling for massive cuts. But you are naive if you don't think there is just as much waste in military spending as there is in government programs. I'd bet there is more waste in military spending than any other departmentSure! But you're not debating where that line is, you're lobbying for massive cuts. I don't think we need cuts... maybe trim some waste... maybe not give our enemies billions of dollars... maybe avoid giving away our technology to China and others... but as some realistic means to bring our huge deficit in check, it's an idiotic argument.Why is that? There's got to be a line where enough is enough right?
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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There is no national defense Clause; there is a Common defense clause. A general clause is "superior" to any common clause.Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.Military spending is the largest driver of the deficit BY FAR (from descrssionary spending) I support a strong military and am not calling for massive cuts. But you are naive if you don't think there is just as much waste in military spending as there is in government programs. I'd bet there is more waste in military spending than any other departmentSure! But you're not debating where that line is, you're lobbying for massive cuts. I don't think we need cuts... maybe trim some waste... maybe not give our enemies billions of dollars... maybe avoid giving away our technology to China and others... but as some realistic means to bring our huge deficit in check, it's an idiotic argument.Why is that? There's got to be a line where enough is enough right?
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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Why do we even need Standing Armies during real times of Peace and definitely Not, real times of alleged War; since we can Lower taxes and not Raise taxes to meet any real times of War, exigency.National defense is discretionary spending, thats fact not opinion...Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.Military spending is the largest driver of the deficit BY FAR (from descrssionary spending) I support a strong military and am not calling for massive cuts. But you are naive if you don't think there is just as much waste in military spending as there is in government programs. I'd bet there is more waste in military spending than any other departmentSure! But you're not debating where that line is, you're lobbying for massive cuts. I don't think we need cuts... maybe trim some waste... maybe not give our enemies billions of dollars... maybe avoid giving away our technology to China and others... but as some realistic means to bring our huge deficit in check, it's an idiotic argument.
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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I'm not quite following what you're trying to say. While I do think there is tremendous waste in our military spending and plenty of opportunity to make cuts. I also believe in maintaining a strong military. We are the world leaders and our military is crucial for humanitarian support, disaster relief, and peace keeping efforts. We also need to be ready should there be an attack or threat to our security.Why do we even need Standing Armies during real times of Peace and definitely Not, real times of alleged War; since we can Lower taxes and not Raise taxes to meet any real times of War, exigency.National defense is discretionary spending, thats fact not opinion...Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.Military spending is the largest driver of the deficit BY FAR (from descrssionary spending) I support a strong military and am not calling for massive cuts. But you are naive if you don't think there is just as much waste in military spending as there is in government programs. I'd bet there is more waste in military spending than any other department
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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Federal Spending: Where Does the Money Go
It is for comparison and contrast with right wing propaganda and rhetoric. We do not have a general warfare clause nor a general defense clause. we do have a general welfare clause. a general clause "outranks" a common clause.I'm not quite following what you're trying to say. While I do think there is tremendous waste in our military spending and plenty of opportunity to make cuts. I also believe in maintaining a strong military. We are the world leaders and our military is crucial for humanitarian support, disaster relief, and peace keeping efforts. We also need to be ready should there be an attack or threat to our security.Why do we even need Standing Armies during real times of Peace and definitely Not, real times of alleged War; since we can Lower taxes and not Raise taxes to meet any real times of War, exigency.National defense is discretionary spending, thats fact not opinion...Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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I don't want to minimize the importance of our military but I also don't think they warrant a blank check and no financial oversight.
I didn't say it wasn't discretionary... if it weren't it would be pointless in discussing it, wouldn't it? Can you cite the last year congress failed to fund defense? I would say it's mighty fucking mandatory, discretionary or not.National defense is discretionary spending, thats fact not opinion...Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.Military spending is the largest driver of the deficit BY FAR (from descrssionary spending) I support a strong military and am not calling for massive cuts. But you are naive if you don't think there is just as much waste in military spending as there is in government programs. I'd bet there is more waste in military spending than any other departmentSure! But you're not debating where that line is, you're lobbying for massive cuts. I don't think we need cuts... maybe trim some waste... maybe not give our enemies billions of dollars... maybe avoid giving away our technology to China and others... but as some realistic means to bring our huge deficit in check, it's an idiotic argument.
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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Kind of like amnesty for billionairesDidnt Trump propose a small one time tax for those who bring their money back to the U.S.?
We have a Second Amendment for national security.I'm not quite following what you're trying to say. While I do think there is tremendous waste in our military spending and plenty of opportunity to make cuts. I also believe in maintaining a strong military. We are the world leaders and our military is crucial for humanitarian support, disaster relief, and peace keeping efforts. We also need to be ready should there be an attack or threat to our security.Why do we even need Standing Armies during real times of Peace and definitely Not, real times of alleged War; since we can Lower taxes and not Raise taxes to meet any real times of War, exigency.National defense is discretionary spending, thats fact not opinion...Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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I don't want to minimize the importance of our military but I also don't think they warrant a blank check and no financial oversight.
Kind of like amnesty for billionairesDidnt Trump propose a small one time tax for those who bring their money back to the U.S.?
It will only encourage them
Seems more like just, "smoke and mirrors" and merely playing "shellgames" with statism.Kind of like amnesty for billionairesDidnt Trump propose a small one time tax for those who bring their money back to the U.S.?
It will only encourage them
So you dont want trillions back into the economy due to your wealth envy....
Seems more like just, "smoke and mirrors" and merely playing "shellgames" with statism.Kind of like amnesty for billionairesDidnt Trump propose a small one time tax for those who bring their money back to the U.S.?
It will only encourage them
So you dont want trillions back into the economy due to your wealth envy....
Why wouldn't other governments enact similar policies and earn the title of Tax Haven?
Funny that you use the word dimwitted when you apparently don't understand the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending. Do a little homework then we can start the conversation over.I didn't say it wasn't discretionary... if it weren't it would be pointless in discussing it, wouldn't it? Can you cite the last year congress failed to fund defense? I would say it's mighty fucking mandatory, discretionary or not.National defense is discretionary spending, thats fact not opinion...Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.Military spending is the largest driver of the deficit BY FAR (from descrssionary spending) I support a strong military and am not calling for massive cuts. But you are naive if you don't think there is just as much waste in military spending as there is in government programs. I'd bet there is more waste in military spending than any other department
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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And again for the dimwitted... of all the things government spends money on, that is the most constitutionally important and fundamental.
I understand the difference between discretionary and non-discretionary. I never claimed it was not discretionary. You want to tell the class what year congress didn't appropriate funding for defense, or did the dog eat your homework?Funny that you use the word dimwitted when you apparently don't understand the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending. Do a little homework then we can start the conversation over.I didn't say it wasn't discretionary... if it weren't it would be pointless in discussing it, wouldn't it? Can you cite the last year congress failed to fund defense? I would say it's mighty fucking mandatory, discretionary or not.National defense is discretionary spending, thats fact not opinion...Horrible comparison... Housing costs are primarily mortgage payments or rent and that is comparable to mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare which are the primary drivers of our debt. In the discretionary spending arena I'd look at my food, entertainment, travel, and commodity purchases... If i was spending more than 50% of my budget on food and much of that was eating out then i'd probably start by making adjustments there. A 10% cut on that is going to be much more effective than cutting 10% on something that only comprises a small fraction of my budget.Nope... biggest driver for of the deficits are servicing the $20 trillion debt. Defense spending is high but it's the primary function of our government.
Now.... your housing cost is probably your biggest expense... does that automatically mean you need to cut your housing cost because your checkbook is overdrawn? Or could the problem possibility be something else?
I disagree. I think our national defense is mandatory. My example was regarding the complaint that we spend a lot on defense, therefore, this is where cuts should be made. I think that reasoning is invalid.
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Federal Spending: Where Does the Money Go
And again for the dimwitted... of all the things government spends money on, that is the most constitutionally important and fundamental.
Even if they just keep it, it's better for it to be kept in American banks than overseas.If they bring home $5 trillion what will they do with it?
More jobs?
Higher wages?
Just keep it?
What a moron.Even if they just keep it, it's better for it to be kept in American banks than overseas.If they bring home $5 trillion what will they do with it?
More jobs?
Higher wages?
Just keep it?
Yeah, let's encourage Americans to earn their income from foreign companies so they can pay less in taxes. 
That's exactly what you're doing now!What a moron.Even if they just keep it, it's better for it to be kept in American banks than overseas.If they bring home $5 trillion what will they do with it?
More jobs?
Higher wages?
Just keep it?
Not really. Right now, they can earn their income from foreign businesses, but they can't bring their money back, which provide disincentive to turn to foreign businesses. You want to remove that disincentive so that everyone is encouraged to work for foreign companies.That's exactly what you're doing now!What a moron.Even if they just keep it, it's better for it to be kept in American banks than overseas.If they bring home $5 trillion what will they do with it?
More jobs?
Higher wages?
Just keep it?
Why should I care?Even if they just keep it, it's better for it to be kept in American banks than overseas.If they bring home $5 trillion what will they do with it?
More jobs?
Higher wages?
Just keep it?
