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Originally Posted by Archaea
I would argue Bill wasn't fiscally responsible but that Gingrich was.
The GOP argues in favor of fiscal responsibility but doesn't cut once in power. I recognize that problem with the GOP. The Dems only wish to raise taxes to confiscatory levels.
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Republicans don't even pretend to be fiscally responsible anymore. Look at all their candidates's plans:
Cruz: Flat tax, brags about the support of Arthur Laffer, the father of voodoo economics. Insane.
Jeb!: Assumes the economy will grow 4% a year in his plan to pay for his huge tax cuts. Insane.
Carson: Flat tax, also insane.
Rubio: Only wants to cut the top rate to 35% from 39% (Clinton promised 36% when he ran), and wants to give the middle class a bigger cut. Great that he recognizes inequality is a growing problem. But he always wants to eliminate capital gains and inheritance tax. He'll be just like W. Bush. Irresponsible.
Clinton denied liberals a lot on their wishlists. That is responsible.
Gingrich, like Clinton, spent money where it mattered, like doubling NIH funding. And he recently said we should do it again. The government needs to make necessary investments in health and R&D.