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Politics : View from the Center and Left
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To: epicure who wrote (82741)9/7/2008 2:40:10 PM
From: slacker711  Read Replies (1) of 541626
 
Considering the budget history of the reps, I don't see how any economic considerations could make you vote aginst the dems-

While the deficit over the last few years has dramatically worsened, the underlying factors can and will be reversed. Spending in Iraq is going to fall drastically and taxes are going to go up (the only question is by how much). It really doesnt matter who is President when we are talking about the direction for these two issues.

OTOH, things like universal healthcare are irreversible. If the programs are more expensive than envisioned, there is very little chance of it getting reversed. We would either raise taxes or live with worsening deficits. National healthcare might be a good thing, but it needs to be noted that it is basically a one-way street and must be approached with that in mind.

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