list of GOP cuts.

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#27
perhaps the GOP should have just come out and said that any spending that couldn't be justified by Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution would be eliminated.

They're called the "enumerated powers" for a reason.
 
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I don't think cutting DOE funding is easy as well. I believe a lot of that funding is going into storage and handling of nuclear weapons (although a portion might be DoD as well), as well as storage of nuclear waste which the government has already been paid by the industry to address. I believe it's something of a legal obligation.

I'd also rather not cut the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in this broad "attrition" plan. Although I don't think it should keep growing like it's done the last 5 years. Even though 90% of it's budget is provided by licensee fees. Of course, this somewhat a bias to me.
 
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VOLatile said:
Show me how Obama is using the FEA and PBS for propaganda. Should then cut funding for sports by your reasoning, too.
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PBS being left-wing propaganda is well known and accepted by the right. I have no wish to try to make you understand that. The NEA was encouraged by the Obama administration to create art that highlights the left-wing agenda but again I have no wish to attempt to prove it to you as it would be a futile effort. Two people looking at the same thing will see the same thing but their perception and understanding of it will almost always differ.

As far as I know, sports aren't used for propaganda so I don't really know what you're trying to get at in that regard.
 
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Correction, meant to say Gates.

And Gates is former CIA and was National Security Advisor to Bush.

From wikipedia (tifwiw):

Gates tenure with the Obama administration has included a huge shift in military spending. In April 2009, Gates proposed a large shift in budget priorities in the U.S. Department of Defense 2010 budget. The budget cuts many programs geared toward conventional warfare such as the end of new orders of the F-22 Raptor and further development of Future Combat Systems manned vehicles, but increases funding for programs like the special forces.[54] Gates called this the "nation's first truly 21st century defense budget."[55] In late April 2010, he suggested the Navy cease funding development of a new multibillion-dollar ballistic missile submarine program on the grounds of cost and relevancy.[56] He has suggested the hundreds of billions of dollars would be better spent on a new generation of vessels tailored to the threats and tactics more likely to be faced, noting, "Mark my words, the Navy and Marine Corps must be willing to re-examine and question basic assumptions in light of evolving technologies, new threats and budget realities."[57] In a speech made on May 8, 2010, Gates stated that he would make politically unpopular cuts to the Pentagon bureaucracy in his future budgets.[58][59]
"The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, opened a gusher of defense spending that nearly doubled the base budget over the last decade. . . Military spending on things large and small can and should expect closer, harsher scrutiny. The gusher has been turned off, and will stay off for a good period of time."[58][59]
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It was announced in August 2010 that Dr Gates is trying to find $100 billion in Defense savings over the next five years in order to instill a “culture of savings and restraint” in the military. Secretary Gates said that “It is important that we not repeat the mistakes of the past, where tough economic times or the winding down of a military campaign leads to steep and unwise reductions in defense,” Gates said "As a matter of principle and political reality, the Department of Defense cannot expect America's elected representatives to approve budget increases each year unless we are doing a good job, indeed everything possible, to make every dollar count."[60] These cuts include the closing of Joint Forces Command, fifty general and admirals, and the removal of 150 senior civilian positions.


Seems tome he is EXACTLY what Republicans should love. Modern, comes from the defense and national security complexes, began top career level as part of Republican administration.


But as soon as he says, hey, I can save some money in the defense budget (which means less revenue for political supporters of the GOP), suddenly he is branded weak, or a turncoat.
 
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azVolFan said:
PBS being left-wing propaganda is well known and accepted by the right.
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What isn't left wing propaganda to the right? Hey, maybe that's why "ESPN hates us," we are a red state...

Who didn't grow up watching PBS? I still like some of their programs, like NOVA.
 
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DynamiteMcGhee said:
Never said that. You assumed it. Funding for the arts is being decimated all over the country. School band, chorus, and theater departments are having a hard time affording anything these days and have to rely more and more on fundraising that still can't cover the costs. It would be nice to know that someone would still care about this stuff before it goes the way of the dodo bird.
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sorry but times are tough and we got to tighten our belts

Fire up the oven and bake some more cookies
 
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BearCat204 said:
Here is one cut I would like to see.........

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The FairTax is too complicated for left-wingers to understand.
 
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BearCat204 said:
Have you read the book? I am very reluctant to get into a financial debate with a CPA, I know better.
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I have not read the book, nor am I looking for a debate. I just think we can all agree there has to be some type of revenue for the federal government to operate and there has to be some agency to handle it.

I've just always heard "abolish the IRS" but I've never heard an explanation of what to put in it's place. I'm fairly ignorant on the issue and am just looking for a legitimate answer. No fishin' line here.
 
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Exchange Programs for Alaska, Natives Native Hawaiians, and Their Historical Trading Partners in Massachusetts. $9 million annual savings.
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Cut in half funding for congressional printing and binding. $47 million annual savings.
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Prohibit taxpayer funded union activities by federal employees. $1.2 billion savings over ten years.
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Sell excess federal properties the government does not make use of. $15 billion total savings.
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....these are just some of the choice ones.

It is astounding the stupidity that me, my kids, and grandkids will be paying for.
 
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rjd970 said:
....these are just some of the choice ones.

It is astounding the stupidity that me, my kids, and grandkids will be paying for.
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You are going to judge those by the labels placed on them by a partisan commission hoisting them up purely for the political purpose of making it seem like its Democrats who overspend?

All under the complete ruse that its just being responsible with tax dollars?

While at the same time decrying the efforts of one of their own to cut LITERALLY FIFTY TIMES what these people have come up with on the social spending side?

Really?

Tell you what. It is astounding to me the level of superficiality in your view of this process.

Grow up.
 
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fl0at said:
What isn't left wing propaganda to the right? Hey, maybe that's why "ESPN hates us," we are a red state...

Who didn't grow up watching PBS? I still like some of their programs, like NOVA.
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What purpose does PBS provide that is not provided by the 1500 other channels on television? The left-wing agenda is very well represented on PBS but the right is virtually non-existent.
 
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azVolFan said:
What purpose does PBS provide that is not provided by the 1500 other channels on television? The left-wing agenda is very well represented on PBS but the right is virtually non-existent.
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Public access (as the name implies) that isn't limited to talking heads and drama shows, but offers something educational?

Those would be my first two choices.
 
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lawgator1 said:
You are going to judge those by the labels placed on them by a partisan commission hoisting them up purely for the political purpose of making it seem like its Democrats who overspend?

All under the complete ruse that its just being responsible with tax dollars?

While at the same time decrying the efforts of one of their own to cut LITERALLY FIFTY TIMES what these people have come up with on the social spending side?

Really?

Tell you what. It is astounding to me the level of superficiality in your view of this process.

Grow up.
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Just tell him he's stupid and he doesn't know what's good for him.
 
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fl0at said:
Public access (as the name implies) that isn't limited to talking heads and drama shows, but offers something educational?

Those would be my first two choices.
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The last time I checked cable, satellite and broadcast television were publicly available. There are many channels on television devoted to being educational as well.
 
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Five things I wouldn't miss if they disappeared from the earth in the next moment (nor would the majority of Americans):

1. Whales
2. NPR
3. PBS
4. Democrats' thoughts on where cuts were needed in the federal budget
5. School-sponsored art (band / fingerpainting / synchronized dance)

In no particular order.
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#45
Disappointed that the GOP doesn't have the balls to cut waste from the DoD. Its a decent enough first draft, though.
 
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#46
I'm all for national endowments. How about endowment for BPV or message boards?
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Tenacious D said:
Five things I wouldn't miss if they disappeared from the earth in the next moment (nor would the majority of Americans):

1. Whales
2. NPR
3. PBS
4. Democrats' thoughts on where cuts were needed in the federal budget
5. School-sponsored art (band / fingerpainting / synchronized dance)

In no particular order.
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This should be eliminated altogether.
 
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lumberjack4 said:
Disappointed that the GOP doesn't have the balls to cut waste from the DoD. Its a decent enough first draft, though.
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Agreed. DoD is just as bloated as the rest of the govt. Keep training, axe pentagon staff by jillions and stop insider tracks to mil contracts.
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BigPapaVol said:
Agreed. DoD is just as bloated as the rest of the govt. Keep training, axe pentagon staff by jillions and stop insider tracks to mil contracts.
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Can't do it. Too much of their campaign money is MIC.
 
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