Fiscal Cliff 2013: There is No Debt Doomsday, the Rich Just Want More Money

James Connolly in Government Spending 6 months ago

The debate over 2013 tax reform is misguided. "Deficit hawks" ... those who want austerity ... just want to keep more of their money.

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Ron Paul and Austrian Economists Are Wrong: More Spending Will Save the Economy

Darwin Long in Government Spending 9 months ago

Austrian economists need a better handle on reality. Keynesian theory got us out of the Great Depression and will get us out of this one as well. Rewriting history doesn't change reality.

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Do Not Raise Taxes; Cut Waste

Sal Bommarito in Government Spending 2 years ago

Increasing taxes on wealthy Americans is not going to solve the country's economic woes.

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Trillion Dollar Coins Being Considered in Debt Ceiling Talks: Clearly Democrats Have Lost Their Mind

John Giokaris in Government Spending 4 months ago

Democrats are avoiding any discussion of spending reform during debt ceiling talks while searching for loopholes to exploit. Their latest idea? Minting $1 trillion platinum coins.

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Austerity Programs Will Not Solve U.S. Economic Woes

Benjamin Byron in Government Spending 2 years ago

Conservatives arguing for government cuts in order to tackle national debt offer a misguided approach for economic growth, one that will only worsen the current malaise.

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Would the GOP Candidates Pass Macroeconomics 101?

Steven Kyle in Government Spending 2 years ago

Weigh in: Ahead of tonight's GOP debate, candidates won't be adequately discussing fiscal policy or how to generate demand to inspire business growth. Do they need clearer policy ideas?