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Originally Posted by D
Convince me that McCain can adapt his intended tax policies _and_ maintain a budget surplus to start paying off our debt.
_Then_, I feel, the matter would require some serious consideration.
Until then, I feel it's just another song-and-dance routine that's tossing the burden on future generations to win votes today.
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You're right that it is just smoke and mirrors, but the truth is, few people care about 'future generations'. Most of us only care about the time and space in which we live. So, do you vote to not have your taxes increase (and there is no telling if McCain will stay true to his word since his track record is one of flip flopping in this department), or do you vote to shell out 1/3 of what you make to help 'future generations'?
I don't think we're pulling out of Iraq for many more years regardless of who gets elected. The only thing that will change are the words used to describe our occupancy. Instead of an army, it'll be a 'residual force' or an outpost or some other shenanigans.