Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   The Republican Dilemma Date:   3/28/2023 6:44:52 PM

There is no doubt that unpopular and difficult cuts will have to be made.  But first, the sweeping spending that Biden has been engaged needs to stop. Given the situation, I don't see big Defense cuts.  I don't see us cutting foreign aid, given China's outrach to what you to be American strongholds. 

I still believe that SSDI is prime for review and cuts.  Way too many people collecting disability that should be working at something.  And once you get SSDI, it opens up a lot of other entitlements - like subsidized housing, food assistance, Medicaid, etc.  And if you apply for SSDI, you may be rejected twice, but on the 3rd time you will be approved.  So says a woman friend that was a lawyer in the benefits section of Society Security.