This reply should be downvoted into gray. It includes a direct insult, and strong claims with no proof behind them. There is no logic in this post, only pure bitter emotion.

I believe in the principles involved in austerity, but would argue that those using that word in government are "doing it wrong".

- Do you believe the government is inefficient with its money? ( public school system) - Do you believe that the government has its hands in too many pies and should be doing less? (NSA) - Do you approve of the cost of the ACA website? What about the value we're getting for our money? - How about Mr Presidents Million dollar golf trips while he shuts down the White House? - How much good could be done with the $420 billion in interest payment we paid last year alone on our debt [1]?

There are many reasons to try to be more efficient/austere with our money. I personally strive to be debt free and self sufficient, and I would like my country to be the same. I don't think the power our foreign lenders have over us is a good thing.

[1] - http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/10/09/5-facts-abou...