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Originally Posted by whell
Yeah, what a bunch of a$$holes. They were elected with a pretty clear message from their constituents to attack spending, and there they are attempting to deliver on it.
You can argue about the strategy that McCarthy and company are pursuing, but it doesn't negate the need to stop pushing the US further into debt.
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Bullshit with a capitol B. First of all, the MAGA base doesn't want a reduction in social programs. Trump has roundly criticized any cuts to Social Security and Medicare, two programs that have widespread support across the political spectrum.
Secondly, Republicans don't have a "clear message" about spending. Otherwise, they would have a cogent plan in hand. They don't. You also once believed that the Republicans had a comprehensive plan to "repeal and replace" Obamacare. They didn't then and they don't now.
And lastly, threatening to not pay the bills for spending/programs already approved and appropriated will actually increase the cost of borrowing thereby increasing the debt.
Once again, you show your economic illiteracy.