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Old 05-29-2012, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 View Post
Two things bother me about this.
  • First, Romney going on the record for increased defense spending gives every member of Congress chills of joy over getting every one of their favorite defense projects funded. If there's anyone happier than members of Congress, it's the army of money-waving lobbyists who will be telling them which projects should be funded. What the Pentagon actually asks for? Surely, you jest.
  • More importantly, how will Romney propose to pay for increased defense spending while still moving towards a balanced budget and reducing the national debt? We'll find out very quickly whether ANY political party actually embraces the arithmetic of budget balancing. Being a politician is really easy when you have (our) open checkbook.