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#1 InterpolWilco
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What are both candidates view on cutting spending?

I haven't seen anyone address the issue of government spending, which is what is really hurting the economy.

Tax Cuts are definitely very important, but that should be PART of turning everything around.

We need to money for a government program, so the Fed prints the money, which isn't backed by anything, so we borrow money from China which increases our debt and decreases the value of the dollar, which leads to less income, which leads to employers having to cut jobs to recoup the loss

If Obama gets into the White House, and theres is a Democratic Legislative and Executive branch, they're going to have an open check book, which means, tons and tons of spending. How is this a change from George Bush? This is doing what George Bush does on an even bigger scale.

If McCain has similar policies that Palin had (fiscal responsibility. She even gave herself a paycut) I'm sold.

But unless these candidates address the issue of spending, I'm going to be voting for Bob Barr.

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#2 LJS9502_basic
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FYI...no matter who wins...taxes will go up. Thank the Bush administration.
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Bob Barker?
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Your best bet is Obama if you aren't rich in property or oil.
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#6 InterpolWilco
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Your best bet is Obama if you aren't rich in property or oil.hongkingkong

Doesn't answer my question.

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#7 -Austin-
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Obama wants to pull out of Iraq. McCain wants to stay. That should answer your question.
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[QUOTE="hongkingkong"]Your best bet is Obama if you aren't rich in property or oil.InterpolWilco

Doesn't answer my question.

i misread, obama will also cut spending on war economy. good for everyone except republicans wo all have shares in arms companies, even the president.

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Your best bet is Obama if you aren't rich in property or oil.hongkingkong
Not with Democrats in charge in the house and senate. Plus, Obama wants to spend on his pet programs.
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#10 InterpolWilco
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[QUOTE="hongkingkong"]Your best bet is Obama if you aren't rich in property or oil.LJS9502_basic
Not with Democrats in charge in the house and senate. Plus, Obama wants to spend on his pet programs.

Exactly what I'm afraid of.

You pull out of Iraq, great, but your taking that money and still going to spend it unwisely, which is going to keep inceasing the debt. That did nothing to solve the problem.

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Cutting spending in any dramatic fashion isn't going to be as simple as electing one president.
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#12 Cube_of_MooN
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Most of the focus so far seems to have been on VP selections, Iraq, Russia, and offshore drilling. I have a feeling that this topic will come up more once the debates start.
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#13 InterpolWilco
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Cutting spending in any dramatic fashion isn't going to be as simple as electing one president.supercubedude64

But you can start.

I don't see anyone talking about taking us in the right direction in terms of cutting government spending.

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#15 LJS9502_basic
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Exactly what I'm afraid of.

You pull out of Iraq, great, but your taking that money and still going to spend it wisely or not spend it at all, which is going to keep inceasing the debt.

InterpolWilco
Well it will be easier for Obama to spend than McCain. I look at it like this..I'm not happy with the candidates but a Rep for pres with the current makeup in the Senate and House will be for the best.
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#16 InterpolWilco
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[QUOTE="InterpolWilco"]

Exactly what I'm afraid of.

You pull out of Iraq, great, but your taking that money and still going to spend it wisely or not spend it at all, which is going to keep inceasing the debt.

LJS9502_basic

Well it will be easier for Obama to spend than McCain. I look at it like this..I'm not happy with the candidates but a Rep for pres with the current makeup in the Senate and House will be for the best.

I can agree with that. Absolute power for either party is not good.

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[QUOTE="InterpolWilco"]

Exactly what I'm afraid of.

You pull out of Iraq, great, but your taking that money and still going to spend it wisely or not spend it at all, which is going to keep inceasing the debt.

LJS9502_basic

Well it will be easier for Obama to spend than McCain. I look at it like this..I'm not happy with the candidates but a Rep for pres with the current makeup in the Senate and House will be for the best.

Couldn't possibly agree more. In a perfect world, the two parties keep each other in check. When either party takes over both legislative and executive branches, the worst in their parties seem to come out (ie. neo-cons and socialists). Part of the reason I thought the Clinton years were good was due to the Republican congress keeping spending in check.