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I wonder why the Neo-Cons and thier Republican lackeys believe that by spending wildly they will bring on an economic crisis that will REDUCE governments role in the economy and that people will change their attitudes about the governments role in helping individuals?
Clearly, history has shown us that when bleak economic times hit, people are MORE dependent on government aid. Haven't the Neo-Cons ever heard of the Great Depression? And look at a european country like England. When they were going bankrupt they first cut to the bare minimum everything BUT government aid to individuals. The military? Cut. Schools, roads, infrastructure? Cut. Things like health insurance and welfare were the LAST cut, and the first restored when times got better. And the result is an even greater dependence on the government to help out individuals during tough times. While the total spent on government programs is less because the government has less money, the percentage going to the things the Neo-Cons want to end, aid to individuals, actually DID better as a percentage.
And taxes go UP when the government can't borrow any more money and needs to provide services. Not Down.
Did England end universal, government paid health care? No. They just reduced spending until times were better. In fact, the move to allow private insurance back into England is a result of better economic times, not worse.
So I predict that when the economic crisis hits the U.S., if the Neo-Cons are successful, the result will be the OPPOSITE of what they are hoping for.
When 60 percent of people have no health care, and can't afford it, they will not think the problem is too much government spending. They will turn to the government for health care. And say goodbye to aircraft carriers, etc. The Neo-Cons will bring on the things they claim to hate most.
And unless the U.S. gets the kind of bailout the English did when they discovered North Sea oil, the U.S. will be using every penny it has for entitlement programs. So while the Neo-Cons will get a cut in the actual dollar amount in government spending, the proportion of government spending on entitlements will not only go up, but it will become a de facto right for Americans to get government aid.
One has to wonder if the Neo-Cons are stupid or ignorant? Or both?
Or if they have another reason to bankrupt America.....
Clearly, history has shown us that when bleak economic times hit, people are MORE dependent on government aid. Haven't the Neo-Cons ever heard of the Great Depression? And look at a european country like England. When they were going bankrupt they first cut to the bare minimum everything BUT government aid to individuals. The military? Cut. Schools, roads, infrastructure? Cut. Things like health insurance and welfare were the LAST cut, and the first restored when times got better. And the result is an even greater dependence on the government to help out individuals during tough times. While the total spent on government programs is less because the government has less money, the percentage going to the things the Neo-Cons want to end, aid to individuals, actually DID better as a percentage.
And taxes go UP when the government can't borrow any more money and needs to provide services. Not Down.
Did England end universal, government paid health care? No. They just reduced spending until times were better. In fact, the move to allow private insurance back into England is a result of better economic times, not worse.
So I predict that when the economic crisis hits the U.S., if the Neo-Cons are successful, the result will be the OPPOSITE of what they are hoping for.
When 60 percent of people have no health care, and can't afford it, they will not think the problem is too much government spending. They will turn to the government for health care. And say goodbye to aircraft carriers, etc. The Neo-Cons will bring on the things they claim to hate most.
And unless the U.S. gets the kind of bailout the English did when they discovered North Sea oil, the U.S. will be using every penny it has for entitlement programs. So while the Neo-Cons will get a cut in the actual dollar amount in government spending, the proportion of government spending on entitlements will not only go up, but it will become a de facto right for Americans to get government aid.
One has to wonder if the Neo-Cons are stupid or ignorant? Or both?
Or if they have another reason to bankrupt America.....