Debt Ceiling Deadline - August 2nd

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  1. Rex_B

    Rex_B Geaux Time

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    Sorry I don't listen to him.
     
  2. Rex_B

    Rex_B Geaux Time

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    Printing money. YES. We loaned what $16T in 3 years. I'm sure they just have this cash sitting around backed by something of worth?

    A child's view is spending money you don't have. The American people are not the Govt's piggy bank. You own your money not the Govt.
     
  3. SabanFan

    SabanFan The voice of reason

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    Revenue is not the problem here.
     
  4. Rwilliams

    Rwilliams Veteran Member

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    :confused::(
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  5. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    I think you may want to go back and do a contrast and compare between Obama and Reagan. You may be surprised at what you find.
     
  6. luvdimtigers

    luvdimtigers Founding Member

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  7. Rwilliams

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    I personally would like to let the debate start in the states. Phase in a bba over time or something. Let it be completely bipartisan. It's the best way for government not to overspend. Bush added prescription drug benifits to Medicare without paying for it. Democrats have done the same sort of non paid for spending. A bba would force government to not add to the debt. What's wrong with a bba?

    If I am wrong about thinking a balanced budget amendment is the right thing to do , it's an honest mistake. It's not partisan. If a bba is a bad idea then please educate me on why.
     
  8. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    It sounds good but do you actually think the spending is going to stop, regardless of who is in office?
     
  9. Rwilliams

    Rwilliams Veteran Member

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    THat's why we need a bba.
     
  10. red55

    red55 curmudgeon Staff Member

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    Its part of it and you know it.
     

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