When Republicans complain about deficits LOL

[liberalmediaaddict]

Last edited Tue Oct 18, 2022, 05:38 PM - Edit history (1)

Noticed in most debates when Republicans are asked what they'll do about inflation they all say "lower the deficit and stop out of control government spending." That's some epic gaslighting.

We all know what Republicans mean by lowering government spending: making cuts to entitlements.

And we all know the Trump tax cuts blew up the deficit and Biden has actually decreased the deficit.

It's amazing Republicans can make these claims in debates with a straight face. The minute they get back in power they'll stop caring about the debt and pass more tax cuts.

Democrats really have to explain this better to voters.

[Wounded Bear]

1. Biden has reduced the deficit, not the debt...

Just being honest here with this correction.

[liberalmediaaddict]

5. Thanks I always get those backwards

Updated my original post.

[Wounded Bear]

6. Many people do, and repubs intentionally conflate the terms to their benefit...nt

[gratuitous]

2. Here's a shocking fact: The deficit is projected to shrink by $1.5 trillion this year

Now, if we'd reverse those yummy tax cuts the Republicans rammed through in 2017, we could do even better.

[XanaDUer2]

3. There need to be ads

Just lay it out. I want aggressive messaging

[modrepub]

4. You Can Try And Explain Ad Infinitum

but if the M$M never calls them on it (and just parrots their lines) most folks won't be the wiser.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. This is the largest one-year drop in the federal deficit

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