RNC Wants Democrats to Admit Spending Problem

Today, the RNC went far enough to plainly seek an admission from Democrats that they have a spending problem. While I find that to be a valid point, I believe that many Republicans (or even the system as a whole) struggle with the same problem as well.

"Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Democrats simply do not believe that we have a spending problem" Reince Priebus stated. I agree. Ever since Obama has taken office, our national debt has grown over 6 trillion dollars with the help of a Democratic majority in both the House of Representatives and House of Congress for the first 2 years. This includes the costly Stimulus Package and the bailout of the auto and bank industry. Democratic Whip Hoyer stated: "Does the country have a spending problem? The country has a 'paying-for' problem. We haven't paid for what we've bought". I agree with him, but the two problems go hand in hand. Of course we don't pay for what we have bought. If we have paid for what we have bought, no one would be talking about a spending problem of the current administration.

Nancy Pelosi went on to say: "It is almost a false argument to say we have a spending problem". How is it a false argument? We have trillion dollar deficits that we as a nation simply cannot pay for while many political leaders still push for more spending increases. This does include many Republicans as well. The difference is where they want spending increases. Republicans need to realize that we cannot pay for our overseas ventures which includes war and intervention. Democrats need to realize that we cannot pay for benefits without hefty raises in taxes.

Priebus hits the nail right on the head by saying: "Every day families across this country are forced to watch their spending and live within their means. There's no reason that shouldn't be the case in Washington". There is no argument to that statement. A balanced budget is essential, and one of the issues that requires the least amount of thought. If a family has in income that is significantly less than their spending habits, what happens? Creating a solution to spending requires nothing more than common sense.

In my opinion, the 85 billion dollar deficit reduction is a slap in the face. Reducing 85 billion dollars from a deficit of upwards of 1 trillion dollars is very miniscule. If many cuts were proposed and passed, THEN that 85 billion dollars would add up to something larger, but right now, it is safe to say, the US Government most certainly does have a spending problem.