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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'd half agree; they could raise taxes instead of making cuts.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That generally also does not go over well in the media.

Conservatives make a mess to their advantage and win/win every time

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Sure, because the media is generally profit oriented and therefore aligned with capitalist interests. We need more mutually supported and supportive media and journalism.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Don't say this around any conservative. They only believe in cutting taxes.

They always have these "household budget" analogies when it comes to the government, but even in a "household budget" situation one solution to overcoming debt is to find a way to raise your income so you can pay down the debt faster....Facepalm