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Old 09-02-11, 06:42 PM   #1
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Originally Posted by mookiemookie View Post
Then the natural conclusion to your argument to cut taxes to zero, because none of that would ever be considered spending. If you're dealing with a situation where you're running a balanced budget or surplus, then cutting taxes to the point where it throws you into deficit is damn sure spending.
And the natural conclusion to your argument is to raise taxes to 100%. I made that observation back when Clinton crowed about balancing the budget. Both ideas are extreme, and extremes will kill us.
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