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I agree that it's too simplistic to ignore the chain reaction of side-effects those changes would have. I also agree regarding creative solutions, though how w
by Encosia 16y ago
I agree that it's too simplistic to ignore the chain reaction of side-effects those changes would have. I also agree regarding creative solutions, though how would you even begin to put a user-friendly interface on that?
That said, it was not difficult to find an acceptable solution. As I started, I thought the moral of the exercise was going to be how hard a problem this is. As it turned out, I had a solution less than 2/3 of the way into the list.
- Benjo 16y agoIf you could quantify the actual effect each change would make, it wouldn't be that hard politically to reach an actual solution. The problem is that political noise makes it very difficult to convince anyone that you are making a reasonable estimate.
- eru 16y agoThey bias you towards spending cuts, by putting them first on the list. At least that's how I felt. (But I am more in favour of spending cuts anyway.)
- jorgeortiz85 16y agoYes, but given all the interests groups affected by the choices, could you get 2/3rds of the Senate to agree with your solution?
- Encosia 16y agoMaybe not. At the same time, they eventually aren't going to have a choice, and waiting only deepens the inevitable cuts. I don't subscribe to any of the Beck-type fear and paranoia, but I do believe our legislators are going to find their employer insolvent if they don't work together to get our finances in order.