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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@Brandonnoe84Libertarian 6mos6MO
yes, and increase taxes on large corporations and the wealthy, reduce military spending, end tax evasion, eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional, and drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials.
@9D6V4WXRepublican 2yrs2Y
No, but balance the federal budget.
@95YXM3LRepublican3yrs3Y
No, don't decrease domestic spending, instead eliminate foreign spending.
@9X7FF3HRepublican 7mos7MO
Really? haha. We are LITERALLY trillions of dollars in debt. Now, I don't believe in incurring debt, but making cuts to me will do absolutely nothing to reduce our debt. Now, finding a way to stop INCURRING debt, sure! But to decrease debt, I don't see this as viable.
@9WN6XRPLibertarian7mos7MO
Huge cuts to public spending, pay off the debt. Get rid of all agencies unconstitutional. Stop all foreign aid, stop all assistance to everyone, gut the government down to bare minimum and insure it cannot get bloated again.
@9VVRPJFLibertarian7mos7MO
Yes, but not only to public spending...cut spending across the board, especially to financing defense of foreign powers, nation building, and funding foreign wars.
@9TZY4ZSLibertarian8mos8MO
Yes but it has to be logical and the cuts have to be towards something other than peoples personal salaries or taxes.
@9TZWLJMLibertarian8mos8MO
Yes, all agencies should see a 30% reduction and eliminate useless and unnecessary agencies. Agencies that replicate other agencies should be combined or eliminated
@Solidus-SnakeLibertarian 8mos8MO
Yes, but only to spending that does not increase land value that contributes to more revenue in a Land Value Tax
@9SQ9C53Libertarian 9mos9MO
Focus on ending tax evasion by megacorporations, starting with the paying in stocks and real estate purchase loopholes.
@9SGXJ6PRepublican9mos9MO
The government should drastically reduce foreign aid, lower taxes while eliminating loopholes, and reduce the size and scope of the federal government significantly.
@9SBQGQCLibertarian9mos9MO
WE SHOULD ; reduce military spending, focus on ending tax evasion and increase taxes on the wealthy instead to reduce the debt
@9SBCTKBRepublican9mos9MO
Yes, do not replace non essential gov employees. Certain agencies should be reduced or eliminated. Too much waste.
@9S7P3V4Libertarian9mos9MO
No, instead reduce the salaries of government officials AND increase the taxes of both the wealthy and large multinational corporations.
@9RS6MXVRepublican10mos10MO
The government should cut public spending because it's usually unhelpful. If it helps the debt, that's a good side effect.
@9RCBVT810mos10MO
No, cut spending in other areas to keep public services at the same level for example take money from welfare
@9QSLCWHLibertarian10mos10MO
No, focus on making the department of defense be able to pass their audit and reduce spending if needed
@9M777FDLibertarian1yr1Y
We should eliminate the foreign aid packages until we have secured our own country, balanced our budget, and eliminated our national debt. Then we should have open dialogue and vote on each proposal.
@9LJY92KLibertarian1yr1Y
Yes, increase taxes, eliminate handouts to immigrants, and drastically reduce the benefits and salaries of government officials
@9LGCSKZRepublican1yr1Y
As long as it doesn't affect us people who don't make that much in the first place. We need the money too. So get rid of the richest people and make them spend more or something.
@9JZ6N38Libertarian1yr1Y
no, and require all government to be more efficient with how money is spent with all budgets public information/accountability.
@RollinWhiteRepublican 1yr1Y
Yes, but in addition, reduce the number of government officials and eliminate unconstitutional federal agencies.
@JakeRepublican 1yr1Y
No, there has to be a way to make sure that large/multinational corporations pay a flat tax rate the same rate as the average citizen that would help curb the national debt. Among other curbs.
@9GQKKVLRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, reduce benefits and salary of government officials,eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional,and eliminate social security
@9DF5F8GRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, pass constitutional amendment requiring a balance budget, end deficit spending.
@mariejaneLibertarian 2yrs2Y
No, reduce military spending, focus on ending tax evasion, increase taxes on billion dollar corporations, and increase taxes on the wealthy.
@9D7MBLFLibertarian 2yrs2Y
@9D4WK4XLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, and start with an immediate stop to pouring money into foreign countries and were key members of the government have financial interests.
I think that the Federal Government should eliminate every single Federal Government agency, Commission, and Board, with the exception of Medicaid, Medicare, Chips, and Social Security, Social Security should only be retained for people with disabilities that need the funds or don't have the ability to work such as people with autism including Medicaid medicare and chips but they should be funded with private contributions and made to compete with the Free Market and then at some point privatized. the Internet connectivity program should also be privatized at some point and the National… Read more
@9D6V4WXRepublican 1yr1Y
Yes, by passing a balanced budget amendment, eliminating federal agencies that are unconstitutional, and by defunding ridiculous causes.
@9FHD5GTRepublican2yrs2Y
No, create the flat tax and require them to stay within budget.
@9D54CRFLibertarian2yrs2Y
The government should have a budget and that should include both a "Rainy Day" fund, and a defficet reduction fund. The government should also be forced to stay within that budget. And any pollitician who votes to increase their salary should be prosecuted.
@9D54CRFLibertarian2yrs2Y
I realize I should clarify the "rainy day" fund. There are times when the government will need to go over budget. Such as a war, or health crisis. This fund would be to help pay for those immediate needs for funds. Similar to a personal savings account in your own life.
In times of crisis, governments have the ability to borrow at much lower rates than individuals do, making it more cost-effective to borrow when needed rather than to maintain a large fund that might not be used.
During the global financial crisis in 2008 governments worldwide were forced to borrow heavily to bail out banks and stimulate economies. If governments had been hoarding money in a "rainy day" fund instead of investing it in infrastructure, education, or healthcare, the impact on societal well-being could have been significant.
@8V5J6LJRepublican4yrs4Y
Decrease politician's benefits and military spending, end tax evasion and raise taxes on multinational corporations
@9CCM8RKLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional, but be open to increase on military spending when needed.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, audit all federal government spending to reduce waste, and end federal government programs and either transition them to states or privatize them. Get Debt/GDP ratio under 100% and keep it there
@9BKPSGJRepublican2yrs2Y
No, deduce aid given to foreign countries instead (I.e. Ukraine)
@9B9CR69Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, and every department should be reevaluated to see if it should be abolished. What remains should have a 30% or more reduction in funding.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, audit all federal government spending to reduce waste, and end federal government programs and either transition them to states or privatize them. Pass a Balanced Budget Amendment
@99YHMXMRepublican2yrs2Y
Decrease politican's benefits and military spending, end tax evasion, and raise taxes on multinational corporations
@99YCSM6Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, and cut defense contract spending, homeland "security", and military spending first.
@989ZRYJLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, increase the taxes on the wealthy AND corporations. If everyone making $300,000 or more annually paid 20% and corporations grossing $500,000 or more paid 25% then the economy would be healthy.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, raise taxes on the wealthy & corporations and invest in the lower and middle classes to grow the economy
@96J9Q32Republican3yrs3Y
Ich bin in dieser Frage unentschlossen
@96HM3FCLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, but they need to increase taxes in certain areas, eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional, and focus on preventing tax evasion especially on the wealthy. The wealthy need to make sure they pay their taxes.
@96D3RWZLibertarian3yrs3Y
So many of the qualifiers i agree with on both the yes an no options.
@95Y7FKQLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, if the spending isn't providing for the national good of the United States.
@95QYJ49Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, they should instead both reduce military spending and increase taxes on wealthy corporations.
@94H59N2Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, and drastically reduce benefits for government officials and eliminate all unconstitutional federal agencies.
@94BR7TSRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes but only cut benefits wealthy people receive and get rid of deductions and loopholes so rich people pay their full tax rate
@946WV5DRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes but only public benefits that wealthier people receive and also get rid of deductions and loopholes so wealthier people pay their effective tax rate
@946MWMTLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes and reduce itself to nothing.
@943MSS5Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, focus on ending tax evasion and poor spending practices.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, raise taxes on the wealthy & corporations and invest in the middle class to grow the economy
@93XL57RLibertarian3yrs3Y
Abolish the Federal Government. Go back to State Governments.
@93MPHXHRepublican3yrs3Y
Ridiculous pork should be eliminated, certain fundings should be specific to the issues, not have attached non-related items like saving salamanders, or researching how many hairs a tarantula has on its legs
@93JCH7ZRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, eliminate unconstitutional federal agencies, drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials, reduce the number of government officials instead and pass a "Balanced-Budget" US Constitutional Amendment.
@93BFLNFLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes. Abolish the IRS, EPA, DEPT OF EDUCATION, stop ALL foreign aid, close Foreign military bases, cut pay and benefits for congress.
@93BDDWJRepublican3yrs3Y
No, stop sending Billions of dollars in "Foreign Aid".
@catpohlLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, and eliminate most government programs
@938YDDRLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, their salaries for starters.
@938FCWSRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, by throttling government official pay and doing away with special retirement and having officials participate in social security, while also abolishing redundant government agencies and budgeting for responsible spending.
@93757LVLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes and eliminate any federal agencies even if those agencies are within constitutional grounds.
@935SCZKRepublican3yrs3Y
No but eliminate certain government agencies all together
@933RHPMLibertarian3yrs3Y
This is a complex subject. Cut gov spending. Reduce gov officials, Restructure budget, restructure taxes,
@9339QVMLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes but cut military spending by a large margin.
@92Z5P8CRepublican3yrs3Y
No, Reduce the government’s salary.
@92S8G77Republican3yrs3Y
Either incorporate a balanced budget amendment or eliminate the IRS entirely and have the states collect all the taxes and run the country. The federal government should only be for National Defense, Foreign Affairs and settling disputes among states, and oversee the general operation of the country.
@92M4W8KLibertarian3yrs3Y
Reduce spending or raise taxes in order to fight the budget deficit.
@92L8W56Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes. Eliminate government agencies that are unconstitutional.
Drastically reduce the wages and benefits of most government employees.
Enforce term limits and salary caps for all elected officials.
Abolish life long politicians.8 years is enough.
No special laws, policies, benefits offered to federal employees or politicians that aren’t also given to the public that pays their wages every time they pay a tax.
No to politicians using tax money to pay for votes because of special favors.
@92K2FCTLibertarian3yrs3Y
Maintain public spending (but liquidate most welfare programs and re-incorporate them into the citizen's dividend), cap the national debt, increase tax revenue by shifting taxes from labor and capital onto nature, and let the economy grow.
@928LZ5RLibertarian3yrs3Y
The amount of money that congress spends that we don't have needs to stop, it causes more national debt for our country. Their salaries should be cut to help reduce corruption, they serve the people of the united states come first.
@922L35BLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, focus on optimizing the efficiency of that spending instead.
@8ZV5R8FRepublican3yrs3Y
Only cut spending on things we don't need. Other than that, no.
@8ZFY9J8Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, also reform tax return policy to prevent tax evasion, work on preventing tax evasion, and heavily neuter unconstitutional agencies like the CIA and NSA
@8Z6RR8NRepublican3yrs3Y
President should stop spending money!
@84ZWD6LLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, raise taxes on the wealthy & corporations, and cut wasteful discretionary spending (military, etc)
@8YQX8RCLibertarian3yrs3Y
Fair tax policies for corporations and wealthy, eliminate unconstitutional agencies.
@8YDSBHZRepublican3yrs3Y
Reform programs like welfare and and cut out people that do not need it
@8Y5Z799Republican3yrs3Y
No, reduce the frivolous spending by congress for things like other countries to fund gender studies etc…
@84ZWD6LLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, raise taxes on the wealthy and implement a law that states the deficit is not allowed to be more than interest paid on the national debt
@8Y2JVT5Republican3yrs3Y
No, don’t cut Public Spending. The best way to reduce the National Debt is by lowering the taxes on the low and lower middle class as well as Big Corporations because those Corporations are what bring the American Jobs. If we want to raise the Taxes on anyone it’s the 1%.
@8XW2QB4Republican3yrs3Y
No, stop the stimulus checks instead
@8XSC6S9Republican3yrs3Y
yes but keep military spendings
@8XP4P9RRepublican3yrs3Y
i think that we need to get rid of how much we pay our politicians and we also need ot reduce big companies evading taxes
@8XGNLHZLibertarian4yrs4Y
They should use our tax money to actually do somthing; Other than lining thier pockets.
@8XD4H57Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, the government needs to balance the budget, reduce the debt, and rein in the bureaucracy.
@8X9JXWPRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, cut social security and Medicare budgets and reform tax exemptions laws
@8X98R3VRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but focus most on making government spending more efficient rather than broadly eliminating programs.
@8X5ZG9JLibertarian4yrs4Y
drop unnecessary agencies as there’s a lot of them. tax mega corporations and reduce loopholes
@8X3BTW9Republican4yrs4Y
The privatisation of certain sectors such as transportation would help as private companies competing against each other would lead to the highest quality of goods and or services for the lowest cost. Also the elimination of certain federal agencies, especially the ATF should be considered as the ATF wastes a lot of money and resources despite achieving little to nothing in the way of public interest.
@8WW9V48Republican4yrs4Y
Host more job fairs with application assistance.
@8WSHL9PLibertarian4yrs4Y
Spend less on military budget
@8WJV4SMRepublican4yrs4Y
The government should try to lower spending but not cuts jobs and maintain support of the military
@8WFRSDVRepublican4yrs4Y
No, decrease the amount our government officials get paid.
@8WBW8DYRepublican4yrs4Y
A combination of several of these ideas
@8VQ4PW7Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be a small cut, along with many other cuts to reduce the national debt
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, and increase taxes on the wealthy, and pass a balanced budget amendment
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, and increase taxes on the wealthy, and pass a balanced budget amendment
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