Taxes and defense: Time for some intellectual rigor in what you call for
If you want a strong defense, shouldn’t you vocally support ending the Bush tax cuts for the rich? Shouldn’t you even be in the lead? I’m talking to you, AEI. If you think the federal deficit is a problem, shouldn’t you think the same? I mean in either event, spending cuts alone won’t get you ...
If you want a strong defense, shouldn't you vocally support ending the Bush tax cuts for the rich? Shouldn't you even be in the lead? I'm talking to you, AEI.
If you think the federal deficit is a problem, shouldn't you think the same? I mean in either event, spending cuts alone won't get you there.
So yes, I think President Obama is doing the right thing.
If you want a strong defense, shouldn’t you vocally support ending the Bush tax cuts for the rich? Shouldn’t you even be in the lead? I’m talking to you, AEI.
If you think the federal deficit is a problem, shouldn’t you think the same? I mean in either event, spending cuts alone won’t get you there.
So yes, I think President Obama is doing the right thing.
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