If most Americans favor cutting spending or raising taxes to balance the budget, why have politicians not taken either of these steps to do so?

Answer 1

Taxes (on the wealthy and on corporations) have been cut, substantially, over the last 30 years. Some taxes on working people have been increased, but the tax cutters are louder than those who would raise them. People, generally, don't like paying taxes. But, that's what I see. What does your text say on the topic?

Answer 2

The fact is that we do not agree on what spending to cut, or whether to cut or increase taxes, or on whom. Unless a majority of the state legislature or the Congress agrees, and the governor or president, also agrees, nothing happens.

Answer 3

What about the politicians

Answer 4

PLEASE

Answer 5

Reed, are you still there?

Answer 6

Yes