Of course not.
Serious answer? If it is possible to get out from under the enourmous national debt we have, that window is probably about to close.
I would advocate that addressing the national debt is a priority. This can most likely only be accomplished by spending less or making more through increased taxes or more revenue from a higher GDP.
I would advocate to pare down the military and streamline our defenses, massively reduce foreign aid, and fit the expenditures of government to fit our tax revenue with a goal and commitment to get out of debt. Social programs, Medicare, Medicaid, and the like would be the last places to reduce spending. However, since they account for such a large share of our budget they would be analyzed for places to save money, increase efficiency, and prevent fraud.
As far as taxes go I see some merit in a progressive tax where the wealthy pay a larger percentage. But I would also like to see more of a tax at the point of sale. Where people are taxed when they spend their money. This would help eliminate hiding income, and working for cash and so on. I'm unsure how much income goes unreported but I am sure it is substantial. So says me.
Serious answer? If it is possible to get out from under the enourmous national debt we have, that window is probably about to close.
I would advocate that addressing the national debt is a priority. This can most likely only be accomplished by spending less or making more through increased taxes or more revenue from a higher GDP.
I would advocate to pare down the military and streamline our defenses, massively reduce foreign aid, and fit the expenditures of government to fit our tax revenue with a goal and commitment to get out of debt. Social programs, Medicare, Medicaid, and the like would be the last places to reduce spending. However, since they account for such a large share of our budget they would be analyzed for places to save money, increase efficiency, and prevent fraud.
As far as taxes go I see some merit in a progressive tax where the wealthy pay a larger percentage. But I would also like to see more of a tax at the point of sale. Where people are taxed when they spend their money. This would help eliminate hiding income, and working for cash and so on. I'm unsure how much income goes unreported but I am sure it is substantial. So says me.
