Alright I lied. There are no pics in this thread. Still a worthwhile read about where people calling themselves fiscal conservatives are doing it wrong.
http://www.marginalrevolution.com/m...marginalrevolution/hCQh+(Marginal+Revolution)
There is more in the referenced links.
One might think that the desire for across the board spending cuts is picking up the fiscal conservatism, but the follow-up questions don't show a great desire to limit Social Security or Medicare. Only one third of the recipients favor both raising the retirement age for benefits and also means-testing. People just plain like their entitlements.
http://www.marginalrevolution.com/m...marginalrevolution/hCQh+(Marginal+Revolution)
There is more in the referenced links.
One might think that the desire for across the board spending cuts is picking up the fiscal conservatism, but the follow-up questions don't show a great desire to limit Social Security or Medicare. Only one third of the recipients favor both raising the retirement age for benefits and also means-testing. People just plain like their entitlements.