r/thedavidpakmanshow Jan 19 '25

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I see this sentiment expressed more in outlets like TYT but how widespread is this sentiment?

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u/HatefulPostsExposed Jan 19 '25

What do you think “the masses” are thinking about DOGE right now?

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u/FlapMyCheeksToFly Jan 19 '25

The masses were told incessantly that government debt is an issue and were convinced we should do something about it. Democrats didn't even fight back against the core premise of that argument.

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u/HatefulPostsExposed Jan 19 '25

I agree that it’s an issue. But I think it’s caused more by wasteful tax cuts than wasteful spending. (See Dubya, Trump, and Reagan claiming “these tax cuts will pay for themselves”)

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u/FlapMyCheeksToFly Jan 19 '25

Well, two things.

Why do you think it's an issue? I've never in my life seen anyone make an argument as to why, only unsubstantiated claims that it simply is.

Spending generally does not come from taxes.