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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@9DZXNLK2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for things that receive more than their fair share of funding and increase taxes on the wealthy.
@9FN9XCV2yrs2Y
No, maintain public spending, we just need to avoid not borrowing in trade deals.
@937YNSH3yrs3Y
No. Tax the wealthy and and corporations, defund programs that benefit the rich, and use the money towards programs to support the working class
@8SB8Z9B4yrs4Y
No, national debt should be reduced using other methods
@8SB53WD4yrs4Y
No, but reduce government spending and increase government funding in other ways
@8RJBHGN4yrs4Y
Eliminate government waste, wanton spending, and gross borrowing and need for taxes will be reduced.
@8MSHWXS5yrs5Y
No, cut from foriegn spending
@8LWTF755yrs5Y
Go to a 10% flat tax on everyone except retirement income, SSI and SSA. Put the employees to work going after tax evaders.
No, because the country of Avalon is not in debt.
@9B77N9W2yrs2Y
No reduce military spending,end tax evasion, increase tax on wealthy, increase taxes on multi national Corporations.
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