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[Leaning Right]

> we have the data showing the out-of-control spending is driving up the deficit, not Trump’s tax cuts <

That is a very good point! But it is also worth noting that those spending bills were approved by a GOP Senate, and then signed by Trump. No one has clean hands here.

(And yes, I know that Trump had to sign those bills to get what he wanted. Nevertheless, I’m sad to see that everyone involved is just kicking the deficit can down the road.)

[JimRed]

SPENDING causes deficits, not lower taxation.

There is a law on the books that states that the Federal government can not spend more than it takes in. This law was adopted in 1981, Public Law 95-435, Section 7.  It’s still valid, so why do our elected officials in Congress not obey that law?
 
That raises a number of other questions.   Is there a penalty clause for violations of the law?  Can every politician who voted in favor of violating the law be punished?  Is a violation a misdemeanor or a felony?  Who would be in charge of prosecuting the offenders?
 
We the people are expected to obey the law; why won’t we hold our servants (who have, regrettably, morphed into masters) to the same standard?
 
Finally, since the law is already being ignored, what makes us think that an amendment would not also be ignored?  The Second Amendment being a prime example in New Jersey; what part of “shall not be infringed” do they not understand?

[Theoria]

The never cutters have been in charge for decades. There is some odd belief out there that by increasing government spending and cutting taxes that the economy will take care of the deficit. That has been thrown to the curb again by reality.

[Incorrigible]

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