Able Quote by Tony Blankley
“We think we can't survive without deficit spending - but we soon won't be able to survive with deficit spending, either.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion column, The Washington Times, 2008
Deficit spending is unsustainable long‑term, regardless of current reliance on it
In simple terms: Both reliance on and abandonment of deficits are problematic
Seek fiscal balance without deficits
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- tax reform
- public debt management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to deficit spending exist?
- How to build public support for austerity?
Political pressure may favor short‑term fixes