• BigMacHole@lemm.ee
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    10 months ago

    Why wasn’t the Debt an issue when Trump was giving Free Money to rich people?

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      10 months ago

      The simple fact of the matter is the debt ceiling is arbitrary, and a political tool to be brought out when convenient so Republicans can say, “We’re spending too much!” Yet as soon as they get into office, they cut taxes and increase spending. The thing is we have more than enough sovereign wealth to pay our debts, and will continue to do so as long as our GDP continues to grow. The debt ceiling is a straw man and the ceiling is made of glass.