US budget deficit down more than 31% in first 6 months of FY2014

[MurrayBannerman]

It'd be nice if we could reform social programs, cut waste in defense, and cut down on overall pork. That way we could start investing in government spending that will help grow our economy in the long run like stellar infrastructure.

Oh, who am I kidding? I must live in a fantasy land.

[MurrayBannerman]

It'd be nice if we could reform social programs, cut waste in defense, and cut down on overall pork. That way we could start investing in government spending that will help grow our economy in the long run like stellar infrastructure.

Oh, who am I kidding? I must live in a fantasy land.

Are you sure you're a Republican?

Did you notice the words "cut" and "reform social programs" in there?

[MurrayBannerman]

And if we can finally reform Social Security and Medicare, just maybe we'll see a balanced budget sometime soon.

Oh, no. 2/3 of our budget is sacred to at least someone. Sacred things could never have inefficiencies in them.

[MurrayBannerman]

And if we can finally reform Social Security and Medicare, just maybe we'll see a balanced budget sometime soon.

Ew why would you want that?

Because they're inefficient and massive.