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Old 07-17-2019, 10:03 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman View Post
the ability to quote things that were never said is uncanny.

simple math 2019 - 15 = 2004 (Bush's 2nd term)
I know that Thanks

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There are times when deficit spending works but then the piper must be paid. But you can't keep borrowing and spending forever.

As a result, today, our kids & GKids are inheriting 22 Trillion in debt (and probably another 100T+ in obligations)

BOTH PARTIES - both sides, see that Wayne ; ) - got us here
I agree you can't continue borrowing and spending. That is why Clinton and Obama both raised taxes - to bring in more revenue. Subsequent to that, the def. went down. If you want to say the Dems. always increase taxes, I'd agree with you.
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