Kyros on 27 September 2008
What do you think of McCains idea to freeze spending on everything
For a short time this may be a good solution. Of course it makes more sense to slash spending on some things and raise it on others this may often not be possible. Clear rules like spending may not increase are in these cases often better.
I like his plan to stop all earmarks much more though. This is a terrible idea to do lawmaking anyway. It will not stop lawmakers from making deals behind curtains (you vote for my law, I vote for yours) but it makes it much harder.
