Another Blast From the Past - March 2004

Just over 5 years ago, voters wanted smaller government and decreases in government spending. I'm not at all convinced that that has changed.

"64% of Americans prefer smaller government with fewer services and lower taxes"

Kinda opposite of what we're getting, huh?

On occasion, I like to use the 'Wayback Machine' - a really cool website that lets you go back in time and gather information that may not otherwise be available. Being able to compare numbers from as little as 5.5 years ago to today, or to read what someone said then and what they are saying now is usually an education in itself.

Many times, I have told people - 'Do your own research - don't just believe what they say on TV, etc.' Sometimes, someone like me finds something that should make you think that doing your own fact finding and making your own decisions is vitally necessary.

I encourage all opinions, but you have to be able to back them up.

clipped from web.archive.org March 27, 2004--For most Americans, cutting government spending is more important than either balancing the federal budget or cutting taxes. That's the clear message from the latest Rasmussen Reports survey on fiscal policy. Which is More Important? Cutting Taxes 39% Balancing Budget 52% Not Sure 9% RasmussenReports.com Which is More Important? Cutting Government Spending 55% Balancing Budget 38% Not Sure 7% RasmussenReports.com Which is Better? Deficit with lower taxes & spending 64% Balanced budget with higher taxes & spending 25% Not Sure 11% RasmussenReports.com Election 2004   * Most dramatically, 64% of American voters say that they would prefer a federal budget that has a deficit at lower levels of taxes and spending rather than a balanced budget with higher levels of taxes and spending. Given this choice, just 25% opt for the balanced budget. 64% of Americans prefer smaller government with fewer services and lower taxes.