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re: John Bel Edwards gets an F for fiscal policy per Cato Institute
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:46 am to LSUFanHouston
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:46 am to LSUFanHouston
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The Cato institute's "vision" for fiscal responsibility leans very heavy right
Considering that true leftist policy is the antithesis to "fiscal responsibility" I am not sure of the point you are trying to make.
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Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:48 am to LSUFanHouston
quote:Cato is a libertarian think tank. Their views across policy areas are consistent, yet depending on the policy, their views are considered left-wing and right-wing. It’s the political parties themselves that are inconsistent.
The Cato institute's "vision" for fiscal responsibility leans very heavy right. If a left leaning think tank did these grades, they would look very different.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:51 am to BeeFense5
quote:That’s not true, since their fews are actually based on a historically classical liberal ideology.
Considering that true leftist policy is the antithesis to "fiscal responsibility" I am not sure of the point you are trying to make.
The progressive statists have distorted what liberalism and left-leaning is just as statists in the right ruin it for conservatives too.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:54 am to BeeFense5
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Considering that true leftist policy is the antithesis to "fiscal responsibility" I am not sure of the point you are trying to make.
The left's fiscal view is: Take in a bunch of tax money and spend it all.
The right's fiscal view is: Take in less tax money, but spend just as much as the left, because deficits don't really hurt.
I believe the first mantra of fiscal responsibility is, "Don't spend more than you take".
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:11 am to Sentrius
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put out a poll
Polls don’t mean shite
You gotta look at actual data.
Polls showed Trump losing.
The actual data showed that he was going to win.
Data>>Polls
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:24 am to Sentrius
Thr healing of Louisiana would take so many areas if improvement besides the governorship that the governor is just a toke leadership.
Education is shite.
Healthcare is shite and the constituents are mostly unhealthy.
Drug epidemic in parts of the state.
Government corruption.
Spendthrift government with a base that is mostly poor.. how the frick does that work?
Taxes corporate world and said constituents and wonders why no one wants to come here to open up for business or move here to start a family.
Too many private and government collusion for profit (corporatocracy).
I also understand there are parts of the government that can't be touched in terms of spending cuts. Isn't that convenient.
Education is shite.
Healthcare is shite and the constituents are mostly unhealthy.
Drug epidemic in parts of the state.
Government corruption.
Spendthrift government with a base that is mostly poor.. how the frick does that work?
Taxes corporate world and said constituents and wonders why no one wants to come here to open up for business or move here to start a family.
Too many private and government collusion for profit (corporatocracy).
I also understand there are parts of the government that can't be touched in terms of spending cuts. Isn't that convenient.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:32 am to buckeye_vol
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This post was edited on 5/26/23 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:03 am to Motorboat
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Link?
I linked it yesterday when you asked. Go back and look.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:34 am to Gaspergou202
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2- Spend
3- Hope oil goes to $100+ per barrel to properly fund Louisiana’ bloated budget.
Results
1- Stagnant economy because of anti business taxes, rules, and regulations.
2- Continued struggle to balance budget because spending is easier than cutting.
3- Exodus of our children seeking economic opportunities elsewhere.
What happens when either a Democrat or Republican wins for Governor
quote:
What must happen.
1- New State Constitution.
2- Reduced government.
3- Business friendly environment.
What WILL NOT happen whether JBE or a Republican is elected Governor given the make up of the state Legislature and local assessors......muh homestead exemption , they gawnta take away!!!!!!
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:37 am to Sentrius
It is somewhat interesting to note that JBE's sister in law---wife of the sheriff and a judge--has invested with a guy that may end up being the chief of police in Hammond in a business reported to be a pay day loan business. The mayor's wife works for the sheriff.
The Edwards machine is deeply engrained in Tangipahoa Parrish and they do not appear to be very sophisticated in the use of their political power. One can see machine members in the casino proposal for Robert, the development in Manchac and in these consumer finance companies. They really don't have to hide their shenanigans. They get re-elected regardless of the evidence of--what is a PC adjective I can use here--"mismanagement".
No big deal really. Just a little insight into the kinds of businesses they are investing in.
The Edwards machine is deeply engrained in Tangipahoa Parrish and they do not appear to be very sophisticated in the use of their political power. One can see machine members in the casino proposal for Robert, the development in Manchac and in these consumer finance companies. They really don't have to hide their shenanigans. They get re-elected regardless of the evidence of--what is a PC adjective I can use here--"mismanagement".
No big deal really. Just a little insight into the kinds of businesses they are investing in.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:39 am to LSUFanHouston
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I believe the first mantra of fiscal responsibility is, "Don't spend more than you take".
I get what you are saying, but, how many people carry balances on their credit cards???? If you know someone who does, then why is it any shock to find out that deficits don' matter or taking a bunch of money and spend it?
Our politicians are a reflection of the electorate they represent. If we are at our core full of excrement, then why is it a surprise that they are full of diarrhea?????
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:43 am to Sentrius
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Cato Institute
I don't trust anything they say, and never will.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:55 am to I B Freeman
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a pay day loan business.
They make scum of the earth seem respectable.....although I do understand the need for them.
I'll bet though, that ole Sherriff Edwards get's his friends in on the state tax lien certificate stuff there too....before the actual sales day
Posted on 2/14/19 at 5:11 pm to KiwiHead
quote:
I get what you are saying, but, how many people carry balances on their credit cards???? If you know someone who does, then why is it any shock to find out that deficits don' matter or taking a bunch of money and spend it?
quote:
Our politicians are a reflection of the electorate they represent. If we are at our core full of excrement, then why is it a surprise that they are full of diarrhea?????
Oh, I'm not surprised at all. The average American doesn't understand basic fiscal sense either (otherwise, we'd have a lot less credit card debt in this country).
It's just frustrating when I hear GOP politicians - and their supporters on boards like this one - act like they are some paragons of fiscal responsibility, when the truth is they are full of it.
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