The Liberals' inaugural budget contains a $29.4-billion deficit for 2016 which is 10.2% of government spending. Proponents of spending argue that it is a great time for the government is going to borrow money, since interest rates are at 50 year lows. Opponents argue that the spending could get out of control and the debt could easily reach $100 billion a year by 2020.
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@9G5RCDK2yrs2Y
Yes, and the only reason people would say no is because the reality is no one is willing to vote for someone who wants to make our lives hell for a few generations just so that we can see and brighter future and this is what would happen but people just want what’s best for them now.
Increase tax on wealthy, decrease military budget
@8WNBD9K3yrs3Y
depends on what its used for in certain situation
@8VS6NG24yrs4Y
No, greater accountability on current spending
@8VLTDY74yrs4Y
Yes but by reducing and slimming down government salaries and benefits as well as ending tax evasion and loo holes for the wealthy
@8VFKPLZ4yrs4Y
Yes but cut the top half of government officials benefits and wages not the bottom
@8GGLBT35yrs5Y
yes but reduce benefits and salarys of politicians and raise taxes
@9928V752yrs2Y
Yes cuts should be made but with a coherent & sustainible plans to support public persons effected by cuts.
@952NWZX3yrs3Y
Yes, to some extent and also tax the rich.
@6JTZ4D74yrs4Y
No, reduce military spending, increasing spending for the IRS to catch more tax evasion and complete more audits, and increase taxes on the wealthy.
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