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Cut taxes, then borrow money to start and fight two wars. May 31, 2012 9:43 am bowser

That’s what is universally conceded as the Bush legacy.  Cut, not raise taxes, and then start two wars, the first time in history.  Borrow the money to fight the wars.

Now, just exactly who did they expect to pay for those wars?  Did they anticipate the next administration would get stuck with those debts, those wounded veterans, the replacement of military equipment?

Is that what is considered smaller government and fiscal responsibility?  Go nuts with the credit card and expect someone else to manage the debt?  And then badger the next guy because he has all this debt, and more from the hedge funds?

Brilliant strategy.  Fiscal responsibility sounds so good, and fiscal irresponsibility is so rewarding.  The best of both worlds for a certain kind of people.

  • Let's try this again. by TB 2012-05-31 10:28:54
    • Plain English. Easy questions. Cut taxes, start wars, borrow money, who is supposed to pay for those? by bowser 2012-05-31 12:39:00
      • It's actually kind of fascinating to watch this process. by TB 2012-05-31 12:54:03
        • Now I'm supposed to insult your intelligence by assuming you believe yourself??!! by bowser 2012-05-31 15:47:33
          • I can't help you out. Sorry. by TB 2012-05-31 21:30:21

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