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We have had a Republican congress and governor for many years in Kansas and the spending was not cut to match the cuts in the revenue. They have had every chance to find and employ the needed improvements in efficiency or budget cuts. I have been registered Republican for nearly 40 years but find the current political morass untenable.
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This seems like the wrong thread for this, but oh well . . .
The problem is I don't think there is much in the state budget to cut, unless you want to cut education or transportation. My understanding is that the tax cuts were supposed to spur the economy and increase revenue so spending cuts wouldn't be required. This worked in the 80s at the federal level for several reasons, one of which is the legality of deficit spending. As much as I miss Reagan, federal spending saw huge increases during his presidency.
States don't have the same luxury of deficit spending. When the tax cuts in Kansas didn't work, it left us in a huge hole. Now it's up to voters to send the legislators who can't admit their mistake (and thereby showing their constituents they are incapable of learning) back home to whatever jobs they were doing before getting elected.
I'm still a conservative, but the brand of fiscal conservatism Brownback/Bruce/etc. attempted didn't work. I hoped it would and thought it might. But at least I can admit my mistake. (And I don't even want to mention the slight of hand they used to try and fool people into believing they increased education funding.) It's time to elect a new brand of conservative who understands the needs and responsibilities of the state.
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Originally posted by RoyalShock View PostThis seems like the wrong thread for this, but oh well . . .
The problem is I don't think there is much in the state budget to cut, unless you want to cut education or transportation. My understanding is that the tax cuts were supposed to spur the economy and increase revenue so spending cuts wouldn't be required. This worked in the 80s at the federal level for several reasons, one of which is the legality of deficit spending. As much as I miss Reagan, federal spending saw huge increases during his presidency.
States don't have the same luxury of deficit spending. When the tax cuts in Kansas didn't work, it left us in a huge hole. Now it's up to voters to send the legislators who can't admit their mistake (and thereby showing their constituents they are incapable of learning) back home to whatever jobs they were doing before getting elected.
I'm still a conservative, but the brand of fiscal conservatism Brownback/Bruce/etc. attempted didn't work. I hoped it would and thought it might. But at least I can admit my mistake. (And I don't even want to mention the slight of hand they used to try and fool people into believing they increased education funding.) It's time to elect a new brand of conservative who understands the needs and responsibilities of the state.
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Lots of Anti-Incumbent emotion out there.
The Democrats and the Establishment Republicans know they have to win in August because they have a much harder time winning in November."Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should accomplish with your ability."
-John Wooden
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Oops!
Trump aide admits mistake in blaming Obama for 2004 Iraq war death
The right and the left continue to show their ignorance… what a fiasco. The POTUS seems to be doing Trump a favor by continuing to open his mouth and criticizing Trump while overly supporting ‘crooked’ Hillary. I’m sure Trump’s public comments are driving his family and advisors to the brink. Unfortunately, he doesn’t care what he says and it might actually work… God only knows why.
Hell will freeze over before I’d ever consider voting for Hillary. At this point I’ll be voting for Trump (actually his family), but there are times when I’d like to kick him right in the nads. Obama and Trump are the ultimate narcissists. I’d rather have another narcissist in the White House versus a pair of crooks. Lord help us!
I believe this film ("Hillary's America") might become a factor in deciding the election; the left is trying hard to squelch it.
"You Just Want to Slap The #### Outta Some People"
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At this point I’ll be voting for Trump (actually his family), but there are times when I’d like to kick him right in the nads. Trump is the ultimate narcissist. I’d rather have a narcissist in the White House versus a pair of crooks.
There has never been a better time to vote third party for the Libertarians.
Neither of the other two candidates should even be considered for the office.
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Originally posted by WuDrWu View PostI think Huelskamp is in deep trouble tonight.People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. -Isaac Asimov
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Who else posts fake **** all day in order to maintain the acrimony? Wingnuts, that's who.
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Originally posted by shock View PostHe was in trouble since his unprovoked attack ad on Dr. Marshall.
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