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My point is it's their choice to run their country the way they want. I don't think anyone can say for certain whether certain social programs will be sustaina
by unityByFreedom 10y ago
My point is it's their choice to run their country the way they want. I don't think anyone can say for certain whether certain social programs will be sustainable or not.
The US has many social programs, social security, subsidies, etc. People have been saying for years that these are unsustainable. The national debt has been an issue since founding 250 years ago. Some feel it weakens us. Others feel it ensures we maintain friendly relationships with neighbors.
If there were a major war right now, and the US were unable to defend its allies, the value of the dollar would tank. That keeps us and our allies concerned about each other's safety. I think that's a good thing, so long as we don't tank our economy in doing so.
- rayiner 10y ago> My point is it's their choice to run their country the way they want. Right, which is why globalization tends to undermine welfare states. TPP, the EU, trade agreements, etc. All those reduce the ability of voters to "run their country the way they want."
- unityByFreedom 10y agoI disagree. Voters can be supportive of free trade. We already do it within the US. Items shipped out of state aren't taxed. It promotes trade and development.