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Re: CNN Poll: GOP would bear the brunt of shutdown blame [W:176]
Look at this:
Since President bush (41) did his 5 years military cut, spending there has been between about 15% to 20%. This is already severely cut from the cold war era and earlier. Now I think it's inexcusable that the Department of human Health and Human services has doubled since Reagan's time. Look at the Department of Treasury as well. Why has it increased so much since the 60's?
It isn't military spending we need to reduce. We nee a plan to turn tax recipients into tax payer. That most likely means disassemble of these stupid free trade agreements Clinton signed. make imports cost more than they do today, so manufacturing returns here.
Do you realize the reality of what you say?Good. Then Congress should agree to pay all existing debt, no strings attached, and we should have a fresh fight over a new budget.
I think we should cut the Defense spending by 50%. No $50B to NSA; No 50B to Statel; No $50B to Homeland Security--cut all those to $25 or less. Next, chop that huge $667B Military Budget down to 300--tops. Lastly, look closely at what we give Vets. Maybe we should cut what we give them by 50% too...that is if we are to cut Foodstamps and other gvt assistance programs.
Look at this:
Since President bush (41) did his 5 years military cut, spending there has been between about 15% to 20%. This is already severely cut from the cold war era and earlier. Now I think it's inexcusable that the Department of human Health and Human services has doubled since Reagan's time. Look at the Department of Treasury as well. Why has it increased so much since the 60's?
It isn't military spending we need to reduce. We nee a plan to turn tax recipients into tax payer. That most likely means disassemble of these stupid free trade agreements Clinton signed. make imports cost more than they do today, so manufacturing returns here.