I don’t go to DU, so tell me, what is the reasoning behind the idea that if you increase spending the deficit will disappear? How would that work?
I think they believe in a Soviet style system where if people had cradle to grave total government control/support (in theory) that people would work harder and be happier.
They think that if you give government jobs to people, they will spend their money on groceries and tv sets, which will provide private sector jobs to people who will then pay taxes and reduce the deficit.
It’s all explained in the following lyrics:
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do