Crazy how the "fiscally responsible" Republicans still can't grasp money going in must be greater than money going out to decrease the deficit. There's no way out of this shit storm without raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations. We also need a progressive capital gains tax, so that when billionaires get their dividends, they're taxed to hell. But what the fuck do I know.
this post was submitted on 15 May 2025
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Because they have never actually been fiscally conservative. That is one of the lies they always use to get elected. Then they leave huge deficits in their wake that Dems end up paying down without anyone noticing or caring. It's exhausting - this information is easily obtainable and it has happened over and over and over.
it only works, if dems get elected the next time, and this time many of them support the gop current agendas because they financially benefit from it. at least DINOS do. and then we have DINOS like shcumer, and 10+ ds in the senate.
What we really need is a progressive income tax on loans taken with stocks as collateral.
Nah, just don't allow stocks to be used as collateral. If you want to use that theoretical money you must sell that stock, pay progressive capital gains tax, and then have the cash in your account.
Republicans have been many things, but “responsible” has never been one of them.
It's a GOOD THING we Cut my Child's Education, my Child's Healthcare, my Veteran Father's Healthcare, my Social Security, and Safety Regulators for Planes, Water and the Air! OTHERWISE we wouldn't have made a Big Enough Dent in our TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN DEBT to Afford Trump's Military Parade and Elon Musks Government Contracts!
America trying to reduce their housing costs by changing the drapes and buying a smaller coffee table .... while no one wants to talk about the over stuffed walk in closet full of expensive junk and the four car garage filled with six vehicles.
Trying to save a bit of money because they want to renovate the pool that no one ever uses.
darn. I was hoping plan B was they would all take their suicide pills.
Trump is too narcissistic to ever do something like that.