When they call the slightest spending reductions 'painful', we will say 'If government spending prevents pain, why are we suffering so much of it?' And 'If you want to experience real pain, just stay on the track we are on.'

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This quote criticizes the reaction of labeling even small reductions in government spending as "painful." It questions why excessive government spending is justified as a means to prevent pain, when in reality, the consequences of such spending often bring more suffering. By emphasizing the potential for future hardships if current spending habits continue, the quote suggests that the true pain lies in not addressing the issue of excessive government expenditure.

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