@ISIDEWITHQuestionseconomy11yrs ago

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Proponents of deficit reduction argue that governments who do not control budget deficits and debt are at risk of losing their ability to borrow money at affordable rates. Opponents of deficit reduction argue that government spending would increase demand for goods and services and help avert a dangerous fall into deflation, a downward spiral in wages and prices that can cripple an economy for years.

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Response rates from 45.1k Economic Liberalism voters.

67%
Yes
33%
No
60%
Yes
23%
No
5%
Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials
3%
No, reduce the number of government officials instead
1%
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
3%
No, focus on ending tax evasion instead
0%
Yes, and increase taxes
2%
No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy
1%
No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead
1%
No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead
0%
No, reduce military spending instead

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 @9DH9M4Tfrom North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

Cut all government programs that are deemed not needed and change the healthcare system.

 @964FVVWanswered…2yrs2Y

Don't pay the debt, we mainly owe money to Banks that created the money from thin air

 @93T8Y3Zanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, by making cuts in the equality minister

 @8Z5WKMVanswered…3yrs3Y

Si, en ciertos aspectos como la financiación al cine o fútbol. También realizar una bajada general de impuestos y reducir el número de ayuntamientos, políticos, concejales y alcaldes.

 @8VYTDBNanswered…3yrs3Y

Add private education

 @8TPXLMXanswered…4yrs4Y

Establecer sistemas mixtos entre lo público y lo privado, así como reducir algunas tasas.

 @8TPRPLVanswered…4yrs4Y

Quizás debería bajar los impuestos o implantar sistemas mixtos (publico-privado)

 @8TPH3D4answered…4yrs4Y

Rebajar el gasto un 10%

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…2wks2W

Jon Stewart Begs Democrats To ‘Please Stop Trotting Out Chuck Schumer!'

Jon Stewart criticized Democrats for repeatedly using Chuck Schumer as their spokesperson against Trump, calling his performances ineffective and monotonous.Stewart mocked Schumer's response to Trump's trade war threats, particularly his simplistic explanation about Mexican imports like Corona beer and avocados.The former Daily Show host expressed frustration at Schumer's basic observation that "guacamole is made of avocados" as a response to complex trade policy issues.Stewart sarcastically highlighted the Democrats' poor strategic choice in selecting Schumer to counter Trump, whom he described as "one of the most savvy presidential media manipulators in history."The comedian ridiculed Schumer's appearance and presentation style, particularly mocking his use of reading glasses positioned low on his nose.Stewart's criticism centered on the Democratic leadership's judgment in repeatedly choosing an "uninteresting" and "monotone" spokesperson.The commentary addressed Trump's threats of tariffs against Canada and Mexico, though focused more on the Democratic response than the policy itself.Stewart used hyperbole to emphasize his point, stating that Schumer's speaking makes him "want to bomb Canada."The piece highlighted the perceived disconnect between Democratic messaging strategy and effective opposition to Trump's policies.Stewart's criticism suggested a broader frustration with Democratic leadership's media strategy and public presentation.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…1wk1W

Gavin Newsom Defends Immigrants With $25 Million

Governor Newsom signed legislation allocating $50 million total to protect California's policies from Trump administration challenges and defend immigrants facing deportation, split evenly between the state's DOJ and legal defense groups.The funding comes as California anticipates renewed conflicts with Trump's administration, following over 100 legal actions against his first term policies on issues including climate, water, and immigration.Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas justified the funding by characterizing the Trump administration as "out-of-control" and threatening to Californians' constitutional rights.The signing occurred just after Newsom's Washington visit to secure federal disaster aid for January's devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which claimed more than two dozen lives.California recently enacted a separate $2.5 billion fire relief package, with expectations of federal reimbursement for disaster response costs.Republican lawmakers criticized the legal defense funding as a political distraction from wildfire recovery efforts, with State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones calling it a "slush fund."Critics raised concerns about the possibility of funds being used to defend immigrants with serious felony convictions, though Newsom indicated this wasn't the intended purpose.The legislation emerged from a special session Newsom called shortly after Trump's election in November, demonstrating California's proactive stance against anticipated federal challenges.During Trump's first term, California initiated more than 120 lawsuits against his administration, spending approximately $42 million on legal battles.Annual legal expenses fighting federal policies during Trump's first term ranged from $2 million to nearly $13 million per year.

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