I was saying, that spending cuts alone will NEVER bring the budget to a balance. You need both, spending cuts, AND tax increases.
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California Governor Jerry Brown vetoes Dem. approved budget because it doesn't raise taxes
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JimmyRayBob
Android Enthusiast
Some would argue that we need spending cuts and REVENUE increases ...
Raising taxes aren't only way to increase revenue.
JimmyRayBob
Android Enthusiast
Amen to that. Maybe if the government would make a commitment to getting out of the way of business, pledging NOT to raise or lower tax rates (reducing uncertainty at least) and just generally not taking idiotic measures that cause increases in costs (obamacare) and uncertainty the economy could grow and even flourish .... thus raising revenue.
Or maybe i'm just crazy ...
ElasticNinja
Android Expert
if you mean things like water charges then sure.
I just talked to Assemblymembers Jim Beall (D) and Dan Logue (R) as well as Senators Joe Simitian (D) and Doug LaMalfa (R). I have two districts, one for my home and one for my school residence. I told them all to try and override the Governor's veto.
As a Limey/Jock I'm kind of unclear how going back to Clinton (what? 11 or 12 years ago?) clarifies economics here on this issue. I've no doubt that you folks are better at this US political history stuff than I am, but let's try to avoid party politics clouding the issue. In any case, I'm really confused at the idea that no one here understands history or economics - seems like we have a lot of smart people here. You just have to look at the debate going on to realise that.
Bob Maxey
Android Expert
Does not mean Sweden is better than the U.S. of A. And I would love to see this list of good things. Care to elaborate?
ElasticNinja
Android Expert
Rankings;
Healthcare
College degrees PP
Broadband speed
R&D spend PP
Business environment
% of elected reps who are women
Near Equal pay between genders
Childcare
Place to live
Life expectancy
Fiscal responsibality
Foreign aid as %GDP
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