Reply #27: I agree. [View All]

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The collapse has nothing to do with spending.

However spending (especially DOD spending) must be contained. We need to be sure that we don't cut too much, too fast which is why I think a 5 yr freeze is actually a good idea.

"And *freezing* spending in the middle of a recession is a proven recipe for disaster."
I agree however the evidence doesn't indicate we are in the middle of the recession more like on the far side. With budget as large as it is there is no real need to add MORE spending (and increase deficit beyond $1.5 trillion) at this time so Obama is essentially pushing something that likely needs to happen anyways (and getting credit for it).