Samson
Póg Mo Thóin
That's always the issue. Its also why nothing gets done. Talking higher principles is fine, but at some point you have to move on to specific details.
Interesting.
I wonder how my employer would react, if I told him that, well, I understand you need to balance your budget, and that this year I won't get a bonus, but I have my OWN budget, and, well, I need to talk to you about the details regarding the braces that my kid needs before you decide not to give out bonuses this year.
I suppose he would react: "OH MY GOD, SAMSON, we hadn't even considered those specific details!!! Well, There's clearly no way in hell you can cut your budget!!! We'll just need to make sure you get your bonus this year!!!"
Your analogy fails because your employer's budget is made by him, without the need to consult with you.
The Federal budget is made up by, and voted on by, the very folks that would have to accept a cut in Federal Monies. Federal Monies that fund jobs, hospitals, and other popular projects back home that get them elected.
So, who do you think employs the Federal Government?
US Citizens.
Why is it that we cannot "make a budget" within which our public employees must live?
Why should I even need to explain such a simple concept?