Proponents of deficit reduction argue that governments who do not control budget deficits and debt are at risk of losing their ability to borrow money at affordable rates. Opponents of deficit reduction argue that government spending would increase demand for goods and services and help avert a dangerous fall into deflation, a downward spiral in wages and prices that can cripple an economy for years.
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Response rates from 2.4k 60605 voters.
52% Yes |
48% No |
46% Yes |
29% No |
4% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
7% No, reduce military spending instead |
2% Yes, and increase taxes |
6% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
1% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
2% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
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0% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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0% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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Unique answers from 60605 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@92JWXW73yrs3Y
No, reduce the amount of government officials instead. We should also focus on ending tax evasion too. Cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy.
@8FTVLYP4yrs4Y
Essentially yes. But other things need to be done. Increase taxes on top income bracket, eliminate deductions and loopholes on taxes for large corporations, reduce military spending and police budgets.
@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Changes are needed but this is a very complicated question
@8D7X8VB5yrs5Y
Yes, replace many gov programs such as welfare with UNIVERSAL INCOME. too much waste in government spending and programs.
@8W6XWGK3yrs3Y
Yes, but only where there is unnecessary spending in public funds.
@9FMVJYV2yrs2Y
Yes and No, the government should reduce some spending but not just one section of spending
@92C5M7S3yrs3Y
No, reduce the amount of government officials instead. We should also focus on ending tax evasion too. Also cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy.
@8FQX2T94yrs4Y
Increase taxes on the wealthiest, limit corporate tax loopholes, and reform spending to go where it will most lift Americans - when lifted we will earn more and in turn pay more taxes that can be used to improve infrastructure, support those in need, etc
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@DemocraticCheetah1Y
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@ContentCampaign1Y
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@DemocraticCheetah1Y
Nobody is forcing them to have children…
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@Diplom4cyBass1Y
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Isn't it estimated to cost $128 billion? If so that's $581,818.181 per mile. That means $3 billion will build 5.1 miles of track. How much are those train tickets going to cost?
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@8G52WFF5MO
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@MurkySmelt5MO
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@8G52WFF5MO
Thune’s just another guy who’ll pretend to care about Trump’s agenda to get power, then sell us out. We have the White House, and we’re still fighting the swamp from within. We need someone who will put America First, not cater to the D.C. establishment.
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@YearningCheese3MO
exactly! It's ironic how these "anti-woke" warriors suddenly get very woke when it's about portraying one group as victims. They could learn from Coates' nuanced take on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
@YearningCheese3MO
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@YearningCheese3MO
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