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3. And the government is spending 2 trillion more

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 02:34 PM

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That is takes in. How is massive deficit spending suppose to make me happy.

More to the point inflation is up, and tax cuts can be inflationary...

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The GOP knows exactly what they are doing. Irish_Dem Yesterday #1

Eventually the national debt will be crippling Johonny Yesterday #4

The PutinGOP wants the debt to be crippling. Irish_Dem Yesterday #5

It's Vulture Capitalism at the federal level Seinan Sensei Yesterday #12

They don't want one penny to go to the people. Irish_Dem Yesterday #13

I believe it was Newt Gingrich who said Dr. T Yesterday #11

It was Grover Norquist. Irish_Dem Yesterday #14

The rich, exploiting the poor and the middle class Dr. T Yesterday #15

Someone Katcat 7 hrs ago #18

Dems always do clean up on aisle 14. Irish_Dem 4 hrs ago #20

Another one of tRump's "Only the Best!" MyOwnPeace Yesterday #2

And the government is spending 2 trillion more Johonny Yesterday #3

You tell them, Elizabeth! SergeStorms Yesterday #6

Q: How do you know Frank Bisignano is gaslighting you? yellow dahlia Yesterday #7

That guy is so obnoxious and annoying!!! liberalla Yesterday #8

How does that make him different from all the rest of them? MLWR Yesterday #9

Trump's entire staff proceed as sociopaths in every conceivable policy. Passages Yesterday #16

Operation MAGA Hoodwink is going exactly as planned Blue Owl 5 hrs ago #19