Brian Riedl
Brian Riedl
current decisions difficult increases points political spending tax trend
The current trend points to tax increases in the long run. The political will to make the difficult decisions on spending is lacking.
becomes cause economic fiscal pain situation
The fiscal situation will probably have to worsen and cause some economic pain before it becomes a priority.
decide
It's something we have to decide as a country. What are our priorities?
believe government orleans prioritize safety therefore top washington
Even small-government conservatives believe Washington should prioritize defense, safety and security, and therefore see rescuing New Orleans as a top government priority.
cut nearly savings total
Nearly all of their savings comes from this cut to total discretionary spending. That does nothing for the real long-term problem.
coming conclusion seeing spending
Most lawmakers are coming to the conclusion that the spending spree we're seeing right now is unsustainable.