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Boehner is signaling that he (and presumably the other Republicans) will not vote to raise the debt ceiling unless "dramatic steps" are taken "to reduce spending and to reform the budget process.
Wash. Post - "What's So Radical About Boehner's Approach?
Is this wrong, given the "irresponsibility" of not raising the debt limit (Boehner's own words)?
In my opinion, it is fine to take such a position, but only if a responsible and fair plan/compromise has been proposed to reduce spending and reform the budget process. I don't think such a plan has been proposed yet. I also don't think the debt ceiling should be used as leverage to implement lackadaisical or unwise economic reform--essentially, reform that is no more than a political notch to use come election time.
What are you thoughts?
Wash. Post - "What's So Radical About Boehner's Approach?
Is this wrong, given the "irresponsibility" of not raising the debt limit (Boehner's own words)?
In my opinion, it is fine to take such a position, but only if a responsible and fair plan/compromise has been proposed to reduce spending and reform the budget process. I don't think such a plan has been proposed yet. I also don't think the debt ceiling should be used as leverage to implement lackadaisical or unwise economic reform--essentially, reform that is no more than a political notch to use come election time.
What are you thoughts?