vince-ra: blog 
vince-ra's blog
wanted: fiscal conservatives
Published Oct. 6, 2008We're broke (sorry,"Broke", that definitely deserves a capital B), yet both candidates for President advocate continuing our habits of spending far more money than the government receive in the form of taxes. And in fact, things are so bad, it appears that the Democratic candidate has the slightly more fiscally "responsible" spending and taxation plan this year - though to be clear, neither Obama nor McCain will come remotely close to improving our financial standing, if their stated plans come to pass.
In government, as in life, too much debt forces us to choose between bad choices. Responsible spending coupled with modest savings gives us flexibility, and allows us to make good choices, rather than being forced into actions we'd rather not take.
How come no one cares about fiscal responsibility anymore? I've come to expect tax and spend behavior from the Democrats, but even the Republican party, who in the (not very recent) past were dependably conservative when it came to fiscal measures, seem to have totally abandoned any pretense of moderation in government spending. Are we so worried that Obama will turn us into a socialist state, or that McCain will turn us into a military theocracy, (or any other number of possible partisan horror scenarios) that we're willing to overlook the fact that either candidate is very likely to lead us even deeper into financial ruin? Apparently so. What gives? I want a solvent government!
close41 Comments
(9 votes) disabled vets' dogs find homes
(3 votes) dad charged after showing son's sex tape
(2 votes) 'long stretch of cold' ahead
(1 votes) n.c. workplace injuries at record low
Welcome to GOLO, where WRAL.com visitors can comment on stories and create profile pages, blogs and photo galleries.
You must be a registered WRAL.com user to use these tools. Click here to register or log in.
GOLO member since October 2, 2008
October 6, 2008 2:41 p.m.
More that you or I make in several years....!!
GOLO member since August 20, 2007
October 6, 2008 1:52 p.m.
jointhere - "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QBRIsCkGQ0"
So one party was wrong and the other did nothing. Great stuff from the so called leadership.
GOLO member since August 22, 2008
October 6, 2008 1:38 p.m.
People would have more spending power, Congress can't hold the constant threat of taxes over our heads, the increased revenues will help with Social Security and Medicaid, illegals and drug dealers will finally be taxed when they purchase items...the list goes on and on...
But, voters think they can't change anything and will continue to vote in people who will spend our money like drunken sailors.
GOLO member since December 2, 2007
October 6, 2008 12:55 p.m.
GOLO member since October 2, 2008
October 6, 2008 12:09 p.m.
lol...tmed preaching about morals. funny stuff.
GOLO member since May 8, 2008
October 6, 2008 12:05 p.m.
GOLO member since October 2, 2008
October 6, 2008 12:05 p.m.
GOLO member since October 2, 2008
October 6, 2008 11:59 a.m.
GOLO member since October 2, 2008
October 6, 2008 11:51 a.m.
GOLO member since October 2, 2008
October 6, 2008 11:49 a.m.
Please log in to add comment.