May 21
Try to cut the budget here in this Budget Simulator.
I tried it and was unhappy with the options they gave me. Here is where I ended up:
The problem I had with the “simulator” is they have nice options, like “cut federal work force by 5%”. Cool. I checked that box. But WHERE IS THE BOX FOR 15%?
They falsely limited real choices and tilted the “argument” towards raising revenue.
In my book ALL SPENDING is on the table. We could easily cut entire departments – Dept of Education, for instance and not miss it.
So take the poll, it is mildly interesting, but be aware that you are really being manipulated into FALSELY thinking that raising revenue is the “answer”. It isn’t.