R&E Political Discussion 2026

R&E Political Discussion 2026
[ R&E Political Discussion 2026 ]

Overheard at a discussion of a major wasteful governmental boondoggle.

Posted by DFM on July 12, 2026, 8:45 pm

The taxpayers should not have to pay for this.

The Government should pay for it.

This, in a nutshell, is the Leftist worldview.

President Trump lowered taxes while government debt increased.

Posted by Ken C on July 13, 2026, 7:37 am, in reply to "Overheard at a discussion of a major wasteful governmental boondoggle."

During Trump's first term, the U.S. national debt grew by about $7.8 trillion. This happened because the government spent more money than it brought in, and the lower tax rates did not generate enough economic growth to make up the difference.

https://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO00/20250205/117856/HHRG-119-GO00-20250205-SD008.pdf

Most American politicians are cowards who are afraid to raise taxes or reduce spending to reduce the debt. They would rather kick the can down the road and leave the debt for their children. That's the American world view.

That was a mistake. Constitution should be changed permitting President

Posted by DFM on July 13, 2026, 1:48 pm, in reply to "President Trump lowered taxes while government debt increased. "

to REFUSE to spend authorize funds; this the so-called "Line Item Veto".

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