Downsizing Blog
Republicans Should Aim for Canada-Size Cuts
Accumulated debt is reaching historic highs, borrowing rates are rising, and spiking inflation is a major risk.
Defense and Veterans Spending Tops $1.2 Trillion
With today’s massive budget deficits, the Trump administration and Congress should look for savings in defense and veterans affairs.
Devolve Federal Power to Reduce Division
If you are bitter about federal politics, you should consider the libertarian solution.
Trump Is Right: End FEMA
Trump Is Right: End FEMA
Government Reform: DOGE + E
Government Reform: DOGE + E
Spending Cuts for 2025
Spending Cuts for 2025
Ten Spending Cuts for President Trump
Coming into office next year, Donald Trump will face massive budget deficits of $2 trillion a year and rising. Trump and every member of Congress now know that excessive deficits and spending can spike inflation, which is very unpopular with voters. The president and his budget team must find spending cuts to tackle the deficit monster.
Beltway Bandits
Next year, the new president will face budget deficits and interest costs spiraling upwards. He or she will need to find spending to cut. How about all the waste and overcharging in federal contracting?
Social Security Is a Legal Ponzi Scheme
Unlike a genuine savings account, where individual contributions accumulate and grow over time, Social Security’s structure is far more akin to a classic Ponzi scheme.
FEMA’s Role in Hurricanes
FEMA is the lead federal agency for natural disaster response, but the American system of disaster response is not a top-down structure imposed by Washington.