Posted on 05/25/2025 7:54:17 AM PDT by RandFan
@RandPaul
Only in Washington does a “budget” mean spending more.
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Paraphrasing/Notes:
I supported the tax cuts. I support making them permanent
I support spending cuts even though they're wimpy [in the bill].
The problem is the math doesn't add up.
They're exploding the debt...
The deficit will be $2.2 trillion. We used to say that's Biden spending, Biden-omics.
There has to be someone left in Washington that says debts and deficits are Wrong.
This is just not a serious proposal.
Regarding the 'free' stuff (Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP), we're borrowing the money, which means more inflation.
There is no free stuff because it means inflation. It's a bait and switch, it's no good... The deficit is the biggest threat to our country.
I get criticized but I'm the one ringing the alarm bell here: THEY'RE NOT DOING ANYHING! We have the majority but there's No recission package (of DOGE cuts), no cuts, nothing for conservatives!
RE: Tulsi Gabbard put on terror watch list: This is offensive to every civil liberty in this country. I will get to the bottom of this. This is a real problem and I think they might be monitoring more members of congress or ex-members of congress.
I want to find out who came up with this idea to put Tulsi Gabbard on a terror list and they need to be [fired]
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In the business world there are two things that must be done simultaneously to survive. Without both it just will not survive.
1. Increase revenue.
2. Cut overhead costs.
The only logical conclusion for congressmen voting for these budgets is they believe their loved ones have a life boat to escape the coming chaos. They are incredibly naive. Money alone will not assure survival.
Amazing isn’t it? ANY Dem spending at all bad, ALL Pub spending no matter how much good. It is the new Fiscal Conservatism...
I think medical costs have to be brought under control.
Split most hospitals into two so the US hospital system is generally competitive.
Drug expenditures have to be controlled say by a federal price schedule by drug type and volume. If sellers don’t sign up to the schedule, then patients will get issued purchase orders at the schedule price.
biologic, unique - $500/month/patient
biologic, me too - $400/month/patient
...
breakthrough, chemical - $200/month/patient
....
premiums by volume for unique, breakthrough drugs, to be cumulatively applied:
under $10 million in penultimate year program purchases +50%
under $20 million in penultimate year program purchases +50%
under $50 million in penultimate year program purchases +20%
under $50 million in total program purchases +50%
under $100 million in total program purchases +50%
under $1 billion in total program purchases +20%
There would be co-pays by drug type, cut in half for children, Medicaid and under 65 Medicare (i.e. disabled) patients.
Each US licensed medical doctor and pharmacist would get to vote on $10,000 to be allocated for schedule buy-ins for up to 10 biologic, breakthrough and orphan drugs, pending or approved, of their choice to be made by electronic voting with voted sums shown.
The voting would be done in July. The buy-in would have to be done before the third Friday in August (or 30 days after the drug finally gets approved).
What does Rand propose cutting?
Maybe Rand should try something different - something other than self aggrandizement and stabbing Republican leaders in the back. It would be one thing if his grandstanding worked - but it has NEVER worked. NOT ONCE. It always helps democrats make us look like we don't know what we're doing.
Here's my suggestion - Rand needs to run for President and see how many people TRUST him enough to vote for him. Part of 'trust' is the ability to work with others toward a common goal - and achieving that goal.
Make it happen Rand. WORK WITH YOUR TEAM RATHER THAN AGAINST THEM. Results matter. NOT cheap words. Work WITH your team, not against them. Results Rand. Results matter. GRANDSTANDING IS BS - CREATES HEAT NOT LIGHT.
Raising bond rates are due to the faulty CBO projections and uncertainty. IMO they will come down in 3-6mo.
“Enacting a debt limit increase that only lasts a few months also gives fiscal conservatives another leverage point to force deep spending cuts”
Paul’s been there done that.
Paul officially announced his presidential candidacy for the Republican party on April 7, 2015, at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky.
By the latter part of 2015, Paul’s support had waned, with him coming in 7th place at 4% in CNN poll released in September and dropping further in November to 2% in a KBUR/Monmouth poll.
After finishing fifth place in the Iowa Caucus with 4.5% of the vote and inadequate funding, Paul dropped out of the race on February 3, 2016, to focus on his re-election to the Senate.
“let the smart people grow the economy”
Regulatory reform is key.
Perhaps overtime should only kick in after 42 hours.
Perhaps the PPACA large employer threshhold should be raised by two hours.
I agree with everything you posted. There is many a slip between cup & lip. There is room for optimism but NO guarantees.
Ron and Rand Paul were/are fiscal conservatives.
I prefer Jude Wanniski’s economic thoughts. There is evidence it did work, and was drowned in insane noise by the ComDems.
The Way the World Works (1978)
by Jude Wanniski
ISBN 10: 0465090958 / ISBN 13: 9780465090952
Perhaps it is the definitive book of supply-side economics.
New public housing might be created by government providing a site and letting a commercial builder build at his own risk a building in which he gets say a percentage of the space, the right to pick and evict the subsidized tenants and a monthly payment of say 50 cents per square foot for space occupied by subsidized tenants.
The percentage might be determined by competitive bid.
The point is that concentrating on the deficit will not fix the problem. If we don’t return industry and reduce the cost of doing business, reducing the deficit will just circle the drain more slowly.
Without growth USA is doomed. The leftist policies of past administrations & deep state have almost put recovery out of reach but Trump’s multi faceted approach has potential to turn the tide.
Rand Paul has tunnel vision. It is possible to make some correct statements but not encapsulate any real solutions to America’s issues.
IOW he’s a one trick pony and that trick does not have realistic chances of moving the needle. He’s a winner with the “ain’t it awful” crowd but doesn’t even move the needle for folks that are pragmatic and love America.
By the latter part of 2015, Paul’s support had waned, with him coming in 7th place at 4% in CNN poll released in September and dropping further in November to 2% in a KBUR/Monmouth poll.
After finishing fifth place in the Iowa Caucus with 4.5% of the vote and inadequate funding, Paul dropped out of the race on February 3, 2016, to focus on his re-election to the Senate.
I had forgotten. He never made it to the point where I took notice. Thanks for the correction. Hopefully Rand will realize he's NOT a leader and he'll work at being a member of a team. I like a lot of his ideas and positions but those positions take more than 'just wanting' and 'emoting' - they take work, strategy and planning.
Intentions don't matter - what matters is results. Can we get a sane result - a way to abolish the debt without destroying the country.
I don't believe in families being in crushing debt either but that excludes cutting things to the point family members starve to death. Consequences... Results... Matter. Sane path to a goal...
Great plan.
There has to be someone left in Washington that says debts and deficits are Wrong.
He doesn’t notice the handy work of his pals in congress and senate.
Guess how we got here.
Wasn’t a correction at all. Just grist for the mill. The information supported your post.
Agree on regulatory reform. Too many clipboard commanders.
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