Summary
In recent months, Democrats too often refer to the Republican Party as the "Party of No"; especially no ideas. This sobriquet became the mantra of Democrats after the Republican members of Congress said "no" to the $750 billion unfunded stimulus package. Democrats claimed that Republicans presented no alternative ideas to alleviate the current economic crisis. This is incorrect. The Republicans presented a number of fiscally prudent ideas, but they were rejected by congressional Democrats who continue to propose and pass fiscally improvident legislation.
Given the fiscal irresponsibility of this legislation, which adds to a record peacetime deficit, Republicans in Congress have a duty to say "no" to these bad ideas. However, if Democrats care to jettison partisanship, there are a number of good Republican ideas to help the economy.See the full content of this document
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'Party of No' Can Stymie Bad Ideas
First, a tax decrease or a direct distribution of federal money to taxpayers is a more efficient way to stimulate the economy than a hastily compiled $750 billion spending package. Less than 20 percent of the present stimulus package will be spent in 2009 when the st...
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