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To: RetiredNow who wrote (529868)	11/17/2009 3:05:18 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 1574102

lets increase taxes to 100% and see how long society will last

To: RetiredNow who wrote (529868)	11/17/2009 3:24:54 PM
From: i-node	2 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574102

"Any time you cut taxes, it's a good thing." So let's cut taxes to zero and see how long our society survives. Obviously, I'm speaking within a relevant range that reflects where we are now. I understand you may not believe in supply side economics and Laffer but I do. Just a difference of opinion, and while I could argue with you all day there is no point, so I'm not going there with you on this topic. The only question is whether you want to spend all the money on foreign countries, wars and nation building in the Middle East, or whether you want to spend the money on nation building right here in the US. I believe our government's first responsibility is to protect its people. Until that is done, nothing else matters one bit. It is my belief that what was done in Iraq, over a 20 year period, makes America more secure. While Afghanistan made us more secure for a while, I'm less certain about the extent to which the war there enhances our security long-term. I am apt to support either direction Obama goes with Afghanistan, as long as he doesn't try to "split the baby" and half-ass it. I do think we could stand some force reductions in other places but to be frank, I don't think this administration is competent to make those decisions and would prefer that it be left to a more competent administration 4 years hence. >>> You are no fan of fiscal discipline. We just disagree on what constitutes "fiscal discipline". You think an $800 Billion "stimulus" bill is "fiscal discipline". I don't. Says more about you than it does me.