“RINOS say don’t increase taxes in 2011. Conservatives say cut taxes and spending, today.”
A serious response, that’s refreshing, a shame there couldn’t have been many more. Though I suspect, based on the posting of the person who originated it, that it was never intended to be serious.
In addition to cutting taxes we need to change the method of taxation, I support the sales tax (repeal the 16th Amendment) as it is the least intrusive and more likely to gain revenue from the underground economy (they have to buy stuff). Spending SHOULD be cut but regulations should also be cut and any additional regulations should undergo scrutiny similar to an “Environment Impact Study”.
You say limiting spending is a half measure, I like the way my grandfather said it when he saw I wasn’t committed to a task “boy you’re nibbling around the edges”... that’s what government has been doing most of my adult life (not a short time). President Reagan didn’t do much better on taxes and regulation and spending reduction was a bust (did he really expect Democrats to honor their commitment) but he did enough to show what would happen if there was a serious effort to cut taxes, reduce spending and cut regulation.
Hopefully the Tea Parties are the beginning of a political revival and they will bring the spiritual revival with them. If that happens (and we exhibit the work epic and resourceful that made us prosperous) we will surpass anything that has ever been done.
AND ANOTHER THING; I think the creed of government should be that the persons/organizations that provide the capital, take the risk and perform the function should reap the benefits, no one else is likely to have the commitment (they have nothing invested and will not be greatly impacted by failure) necessary for success nor are they as deserving. As I have said existing regulations, as well any future regulations, should be thoroughly reviewed and the need for it, how the author perceives that the regulation will meet that need as well as how it will impact those being regulated should be shown.... Oh yes, and show what authorizes it.
Government should conduct themselves in the same manner they expect of business (but not their socialist allies) and should try writing in clear and concise terms.... If they are intelligent and knowledgeable of their subject they can do this.