The US is on an "unsustainable" fiscal track, so how do we fix it? (Poll)

[Billiejeens]

Nothing happens without them. They have a functioning majority.

Bullshit

They are a small minority -
They can delay and stop things, that's it.

 

[kyzr]

Bullshit. They are a small minority -
They can delay and stop things, that's it.

A quick civics lesson appears to be in order.
To pass anything in the House takes a simple majority, currently 218 votes.
Republicans have a slight majority, minus that goof ball from KY who always votes with democrats (Massie).
from google:
"As of March 2025, the Republican Party holds a slight majority in the U.S. House of Representatives with 219 seats, while the Democratic Party has 215 seats, leaving one vacancy. This narrow margin indicates a closely divided House, which may require bipartisan cooperation for passing legislation."

So if Republicans have 218 votes they can't lose any unless democrats help, which never happens.

The Freedom caucus has about 30-members who vote as a block to ALWAYS cut spending and reduce the deficit. Trump's tax cuts and additional spending can't happen without them.

 

[Zincwarrior]

I will simply accept that money and math is not within your wheelhouse and move on.

Translation - you can't respond. Got it.

 

[Billiejeens]

A quick civics lesson appears to be in order.
To pass anything in the House takes a simple majority, currently 218 votes.
Republicans have a slight majority, minus that goof ball from KY who always votes with democrats (Massie).
from google:
"As of March 2025, the Republican Party holds a slight majority in the U.S. House of Representatives with 219 seats, while the Democratic Party has 215 seats, leaving one vacancy. This narrow margin indicates a closely divided House, which may require bipartisan cooperation for passing legislation."

So if Republicans have 218 votes they can't lose any unless democrats help, which never happens.

The Freedom caucus has about 30-members who vote as a block to ALWAYS cut spending and reduce the deficit. Trump's tax cuts and additional spending can't happen without them.

What you have just confirmed is that The Freedom Caucus (6% of The House) can't do anything on their own.
They can only stop stuff.

 

[Billiejeens]

They can afford it. Tell us about Mississippi.

What do you mean "they can afford it"

I have no interest in Mississippi.

 

[Zincwarrior]

What do you mean "they can afford it"

I have no interest in Mississippi.

UNlike most MAGA states, they will be just fine.

 

[Billiejeens]

UNlike most MAGA states, they will be just fine.

They are way beyond bankruptcy.

They will not be fine.

 

[Zincwarrior]

They are way beyond bankruptcy.

They will not be fine.

I am sure thats correct in MAGA world.

 

[citygator]

There is a $1.7T budget deficit.
single payer healthcare is EXPENSIVE, it is NOT a cost-saving option.

A better solution:
Split costs for Welfare with the states and limit welfare to a 2-yr lifetime limit , saves $600b
Split costs for Medicaid with states save $400b
Collect all taxes owed, save $400b
Eliminate the "Capital Gains" loophole save $100b
Raise cap on SS, saves SS
Pass a Balanced Budget Law (an Amendment is tougher)
Add a new 0.4% Transaction Tax on all financial transactions, saves $300b

Over time with the DOGE savings the Budget should get to a surplus and start paying down the $36T DEBT

Single payer is a savings not an expense.

I dont like your version cuz you are focusing on taking away welfare and medical care for the poor. I appreciate the cap gains break and SS cap. Not sure I understand the transaction tax - seems like a tax on wealthy investors so I might be good with it.

 

[BrokeLoser]

actually, they don’t

The Cost of Illegal Immigration to American Taxpayers 2023

The fiscal burden of providing essential services and benefits to illegal aliens costs American taxpayers nearly $151 billion each year.

www.fairus.org

 

[dblack]

Single payer is a savings not an expense.

Horseshit. Single payer would radically increase the federal budget.

 

[Zincwarrior]

If its unsustainable, why is the MAGA party pushing for massive tax cuts?

 

[Billiejeens]

I am sure thats correct in MAGA world.

it's math
It's budgeting
It's economics

I get that the narrative says not to worry, but -

As far as Red States go, Blue States local tax the hell out of the citizens and then they get to write that off the federal tax, which Red States end up subsidizing.

Again, The Narrative is going to tell you to say no -
Thats why Blue States lost their minds when President Trump eliminated The Salt tax deduction.

 

[Billiejeens]

Horseshit. Single payer would radically increase the federal budget.

Of course

 

[Zincwarrior]

it's math
It's budgeting
It's economics

I get that the narrative says not to worry, but -

As far as Red States go, Blue States local tax the hell out of the citizens and then they get to write that off the federal tax, which Red States end up subsidizing.

Again, The Narrative is going to tell you to say no -
Thats why Blue States lost their minds when President Trump eliminated The Salt tax deduction.

You didn't answer - why all the tax cuts including corporate tax cuts?

 

[Billiejeens]

You didn't answer - why all the tax cuts including corporate tax cuts?

Tax rate reductions increase revenue to the Treasury

It has happened every time that's it has been tried.

What it doesn't do is punish individual success, that is why Democrats Gaslight it.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Tax rate reductions increase revenue to the Treasury

No thats been disproven for decades. Just look at the first admin. Revenues went DOWN in 2018.

Fiscal Data Explains Federal Revenue

Check out @FiscalService Fiscal Data’s new federal revenue page! #FederalRevenue

fiscaldata.treasury.gov

And the deficit KEPT RISING.

Fiscal Data Explains the National Deficit

Check out @FiscalService Fiscal Data’s new national deficit page! #NationalDeficit

fiscaldata.treasury.gov

 

[rightwinger]

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The Cost of Illegal Immigration to American Taxpayers 2023

The fiscal burden of providing essential services and benefits to illegal aliens costs American taxpayers nearly $151 billion each year.

www.fairus.org

Propaganda that ignores the benefit to the economy provided by low wage immigrants

 

[Billiejeens]

No thats been disproven for decades. Just look at the first admin. Revenues went DOWN in 2018.

Fiscal Data Explains Federal Revenue

Check out @FiscalService Fiscal Data’s new federal revenue page! #FederalRevenue

fiscaldata.treasury.gov

And the deficit KEPT RISING.

Fiscal Data Explains the National Deficit

Check out @FiscalService Fiscal Data’s new national deficit page! #NationalDeficit

fiscaldata.treasury.gov

Nope

 

[IM2]

Where the fuck are you getting these numbers ? I'm guessing they were pulled directly from your 4th point of contact or some other race hustling lying piece of shit.

Here are some real numbers for you with references.

https://www.congress.gov/118/meetin...s/HHRG-118-JU01-Wstate-CamarotaS-20240111.pdf

Right-wing whites are the ones who race hustle. I get my numbers from Brookings, Pew, Forbes, Citi, McKinsey, and many other reputable sources. They are the facts. This nation loses almost 1.5 trillion annually due to racism. If you think white racism doesn't come with an economic cost to this country, you are ignorant. What I posted WERE real numbers.

Immigrants contribute 100 billion to the economy in taxes, and your source is from a man who works for the anti-immigrant Center for Immigrant Studies. So it is bullshit.