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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@93VVP972yrs2Y
reduce politicians benefits, reduce military spending, end tax evasion, and increase taxes on multinational corporations
@93MBYLY2yrs2Y
No, reduce military spending AND increases taxes on the wealthy.
@924MYCK2yrs2Y
Yes, if there is unnecessary or wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money used in public spending is spent wisely. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
@mkimball2yrs2Y
Yes, but not from Medicare or Medicaid
@92ZYZRW2yrs2Y
No reduce military spending and tax evasion or tax loopholes for the wealthy
@9334YP32yrs2Y
Yes, the government should have little or no money to spend in the first place.
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
No, instead we should A. reduce military spending, B. focus on ending tax evasion, and C. increase taxes on the wealthy
@88LK76J2yrs2Y
@8Z6PZKW2yrs2Y
Yes, and reduce non-military executive spending
@st606450782yrs2Y
No, defund the military, increase taxes on the wealthy, and increase taxes on multinational corporations.
@8YWHYGD2yrs2Y
No, defund the military, increase taxes on the wealthy, and increase taxes on large multinational corporations.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, if there is unnecessary or wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending is used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
@5BMX4XT2yrs2Y
Yes, Issue bonds, reduce federal oversite agencies that compete with state and local government, reduce corporate loopholes or institute a flat tax.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only when there is some unnecessary/wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending are used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there is unnecessary or wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending is used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there is unnecessary or wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending is adjusted and used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there is wasteful spending that overspend on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending is adjusted and used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
@rightandbased2yrs2Y
Yes, and increase taxes on large multinational corporations and other companies who receive government contracts and assistance.
@8Z6PZKW2yrs2Y
No, reduce executive spending
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they overspend much and/or when there is some unnecessary spending in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they overspend much/when there is some unnecessary spending in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, reduce taxes on middle and low-income citizens and use the money to fund any new programs.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, reduce the amount of spending on foreign affairs instead.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending only if they overspend much, or when there is some unnecessary waste in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals while getting rid of all tax loopholes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending, but only if there is some unnecessary expenses in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes.
@8Y2TFS52yrs2Y
No, cut waste and reform the tax code so the rich cannot get around paying taxes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals and give tax breaks for small businesses while we get rid of loopholes.
@8XSXMM62yrs2Y
Spend money where it needs to be spent and don't where it isn't needed. Efficiency is king.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals and give tax breaks for small businesses while we get rid of loopholes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals and give tax breaks for small businesses while we get rid of loopholes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals and give higher tax breaks for small businesses while we get rid of loopholes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes, but some of its budget should be left into some areas. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes, but don't cut it entirely and some of its budget should be left into some areas. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes, but not cutting it entirely and some of it should leave it to some areas. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.
@8XKPM7B2yrs2Y
reduce the funds of the military and the police while also taxing corporations a hefty amount.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, the government needs to curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses, but not cutting it entirely. Also, reduce taxes on low/middle-income individuals and businesses while we get rid of loopholes.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, the government needs to curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses, but don't cut it entirely and only when there's unnecessary stuff. Also, reduce taxes on low/middle-income individuals and businesses while we get rid of tax loopholes.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes; the government should curtail excess spending, instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. Also, we should reduce taxes on low and middle-income individuals and small businesses (as a top priority), temporarily while eliminating tax loopholes for corporations to end tax evasion.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes; the government should curtail excess spending, instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. Also, we should reduce taxes on low and middle-income individuals and (small) businesses (as a top priority), temporarily while eliminating tax loopholes for corporations to end tax evasion.
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