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Exactly.

I want to see a Cain plan about reducing gov’t. Have you come across it? And what about a reduction in the elected officials salaries and perks - since he’s looking for an even playing field. Why should taxpayers be expected to pay their exorbitant salaries and then their increases on their whim. That is not an even playing field. Can’t ask his supporters - even you may be one - because they were so quick to embrace a candidate that now they are in protective mode and eyes and ears are closed to any vetting or questioning. And Cain is a newbie on the block - and they expect voters to blindly support him.

[Atlas Sneezed]

I want to see a Cain plan about reducing gov’t. Have you come across it?

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On his website:

http://www.hermancain.com/the-issues

Reduce Government Spending

It is no secret that federal government spending is out of control. They view the American taxpayers as a bottomless piggybank for their wasteful programs and expansion of power. And we the people will not tolerate it any longer.

The massive debt caused by liberal policies will be passed onto our children and grandchildren if we do not stop it. They will be stuck with the tab for the government takeover of health care, industry bailouts and failed stimulus packages. They will be the ones approached with outstretched palms by the Chinese to pay back the billions upon billions we owe them. Each generation of Americans should seek to leave behind a better and more prosperous nation for the next, not saddle them with debt from reckless spending.

Though it might not be politically popular to modernize and eliminate some of our entitlement programs, responsible leaders should be willing to do it all the same. They must be prepared to make tough choices and learn to simply say “no.” This can only happen when our elected officials stop being politicians and start being leaders. Simply put: there is no “Department of Happy” in Washington, D.C.

Nothing should be off the table. Every federal agency, every government program and expenditure must be reviewed and revised with a keen eye and a red pen. Leaders should be willing to shrink budgets by target percentages, and those charged with implementing those changes must be held accountable.

And it works! I have served as an executive of several major corporations. When times were tough and money was tight, I asked our employees to cut back drastically, and explained why it was necessary, and they did. We have all had to make difficult decisions in our own household or at our work place. Serious but responsible belt tightening can save businesses, and it can also save our country with the right leadership.

[SoConPubbie]

I want to see a Cain plan about reducing gov’t. Have you come across it?

So far, this is the best I have come across from "The Club For Growth".

I'm not sure about your characterization concerning Cain supporters, many of them are former Sarah Supporters such as myself.

And much as I did with Sarah, I'm not blind to the deficiencies of the candidate I'm supporting, however, I am sure of this, of all the candidates still standing, Cain is way out in front where conservatism is concerned.