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For all who are not aware David Stockman was Budget Director under Ronald Reagan and has
some biting criticism (as it affects our budget deficit) of the possible extension of the Bush tax cuts for the rich, among other things.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/pol...ler.cnn?hpt=T2
Great interview.
I agree with almost everything Stockman says - perhaps the means testing of SS and Medicare are exceptions, with some other relatively minor quibbles.
If only there were more republicans that said these things. Being reasonable and non-doctrinaire is verboten among republicans who are only out to maintain power and destroy whatever they disagree with. There are many examples, like saying Obama being defeated is their MOST IMPORTANT priority.
Yeah, F the country and all of us to maintain your corporate friends, their contributions and power.
Thanks for posting this Havakasha.
Bump because this is important!!!!!! Read/watch it if you are leaning repub.Quote:
Originally Posted by Atypical
Come on S&L we know you're leaning Republican. :D
The only use of republicans is to keep the statists on their toes. I'll take a look at it after the Billy Joel interview.Quote:
Originally Posted by Havakasha
Well almost every position you stake out is a Republican one. Hmmmm.
Still waiting S&L.
Only when it comes to free enterprise and the role of government.Quote:
Originally Posted by Havakasha
"The role of government" is mistated. I'm more intersted in improving the efficacy of our government.
That incompasses an awful lot of issues.
I think it might be easier if you tell me what positions you disagree with the Republicans on. :)
Did you watch the Stockman interview yet?
I've already posted on the subject of liberal and conservative agendas. Check it out.
No. im really serious. Tell me what you disagree with the Republlican leadership about. Just a basic list is good enough for me.
Then watch the Stockman interview. Its quick
P.S. i like that phrase the "efficacy of gov't" So general and
easy to fit a lot of beliefs under that phrase. I mean for
gods sake EVERYONE believes in the efficacy of gov't.
Still waiting on the stockman interview and a basic list of what issues
you disagree with the Republican leadership on.
Lloyd, I do have a job...................
Anyway, I did watch the video. It was very good. Much of what he said plays into what I've said.
Regarding the "Bush Tax Cuts" he noted that it was $300 B revenue needed to pay for government. I loved his remarks on what the government is and how it hasn't changed over time (specifically the worlds police force....). The alternative is changing the government.
I am fine with a needs testing for Medicare and SS, but it is unfair to pay into something and get absolutely nothing in return.
Clearly he is a free marketer. Do you agree with his postion on TARP, QE2, and governments role in housing?
Regarding the republican agenda, anything to do with God is off the table for me. Period. Social issues are not my issues (gay marriage, abortion........). Candidly, I am for "don't ask don't tell". There is a reason boys and girls are separated in many situations - sexual attraction. I'm assuming sexual attraction works the same way for homosexuals. I wouldn't want to be put in a position where I was exposed to sexual attraction when I didn't want to be. I've spent too much time on that one, but thought it needed some explanation.