A Progressive’s Austerity Plan: More Spending And Taxes!!!!

By: BigGator5 (Diary)  |  April 11th at 10:00 AM  | 

Austerity is a government policy of deficit-cutting; lower spending and a reduction in the amount of benefits and/or public services provided, while sometimes coupled with increases in taxes (but not necessary). Can we all agree on this definition? If so, let’s look at progressive Richard Eskow’s counter “austerity” plan: Say what you will about Rep. Ryan’s budget proposal, it’s a vision. (…) It may not | Read More »