The Debt test

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Interesting… I’ve always thought of myself as an independent and sure enough I was 5 Dem & 5 Rep. I saw some questions I didn’t like either answer to though but had to pick the lesser of two evils.

Right now I just wish they’d all stop playing political chicken with my children’s future
 
A shame they don’t have any alternate answers. I answered some with difficulty until #7
“I trust Boehner”
vs
“I trust Obama”

I’m not sure I can continue.
 
Interesting that the author of the test considers “The Government should raise the debt ceiling immediately” as a Republican answer and “The Government should cut services and pick and choose which bills to pay” as a Democrat answer; it’s not like the Democrats are known for advocating cutting services and shrinking the size of government, after all.

Warren Buffett’s suggestion will of course never see the light of day: “I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. You just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3% of GDP all sitting members of congress are ineligible for reelection.” How would such a law be passed by the very body of lawmakers who’s position is threatened?
 
Erich said:
Warren Buffett’s suggestion will of course never see the light of day: “I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. You just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3% of GDP all sitting members of congress are ineligible for reelection.” How would such a law be passed by the very body of lawmakers who’s position is threatened?
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Congressional members have 6 year terms, and elections are held every 2 years. What happens if a congressional member gets elected to a deficit?

If your party isn’t in power, there is no incentive to work with the majority. After all, if you can eliminate your opposition by causing a large debt, not only do you get to blame them but you no longer have to run against incumbents. Not to mention, if the house and senate had different majorities, the senate would play games with the house.
 
TheTrueCentrist said:
Congressional members have 6 year terms, and elections are held every 2 years. What happens if a congressional member gets elected to a deficit?

If your party isn’t in power, there is no incentive to work with the majority. After all, if you can eliminate your opposition by causing a large debt, not only do you get to blame them but you no longer have to run against incumbents. Not to mention, if the house and senate had different majorities, the senate would play games with the house.
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Only Senators have 6-year terms.
 
Unfortunately, both houses of Congress are playing games. Our nation lacks true leadership and a spirit of compromise.

The debt issue is truly disturbing. The President and Congress have lost credibility with ordinary Americans. Their behavior is shameful and reprehensible.

In days gone by, congressional leaders would cut a deal for the good of the country. Not today. The bums in office today are all out for themselves.

This is a time for prayer.
 
Loaded questions with results the test-taker can predict based on their political bias. These internet “tests” are way too obvious and insulting to anyone with common sense.

Ask some real questions please
 
SonCatcher said:
A shame they don’t have any alternate answers. I answered some with difficulty until #7
“I trust Boehner”
vs
“I trust Obama”

I’m not sure I can continue.
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They need a third answer for that one – “I don’t trust politicians.”
 
rlg94086 said:
Only Senators have 6-year terms.
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Repeal the 17th Amendment.

Let the Senators answer to their State legislators. Which is the way it was supposed to be according to the Constitution. If you didn’t like what a U.S. Senator did, you could call your state legislator and complain and most likely your call would have more impact than now with direct election.

Right now, they are independent contractors answerable only to lobbyists and their cronies in the Senate.

Every six years they condescend to allow the voters to re-elect them.
 
agnes_therese said:
They need a third answer for that one – “I don’t trust politicians.”
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Beat me to it. I was going to say that I trust Boehner more than I trust Obama, but I don’t trust either of them any farther than I can throw them.
 
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