>But doesn't your approach of reducing govt income and spending in a time of recession put the financial burden of recovery on those who can least afford it while leaving more money in the pockets of those who are better placed to survive.
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>It puts a burden on those who don't recognize that in a free society, they need to be accountable for themselves.
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>People work hard their entire career and should be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. There's substantial evidence that corporations are far more charitable when they have a choice.
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>Corporate taxes and high capital gains taxes only wind up harming production and growth in the long run.

I can't escape the impression that this only benefits the ones who already have enough money and does absolutely nothing for the ones who are in trouble right now. It seems this kinds of selfishness that is ruining the US right now.

It seems patriotism goes as far as sending young meat to the middle east, but absolutely skips the wallet.