how to reduce the deficit N/C

[knabe]

http://gregmankiw.blogspot.com/2011/01/give-me-1-billion-to-reduce-budget.html

I have a plan to reduce the budget deficit.  The essence of the plan is the federal government writing me a check for $1 billion.  The plan will be financed by $3 billion of tax increases.  According to my back-of-the envelope calculations, giving me that $1 billion will reduce the budget deficit by $2 billion.

So, by that logic, giving me $1 billion is fiscal reform as well.  To be honest, I don't really need the money.  But if I can help promote long-term fiscal sustainability, I am ready to do my part.

 

[SWMO]

(thumbsup) <beer>

 

[BIGTEX]

I'll take a billion and do my part!

 

[olsun]

I would be willing to accept smaller amounts in return for doing less, if that would help.