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Originally Posted by Regorium
I disagree. I basically subscribe to this fiscal conservative definition from Michael Bloomberg.
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When your definition doesn't jive with the common understanding of the term, including its connotations, are you better off contesting the definition, or using an alternative phrase that better conveys your meaning? Bloomberg is a politician, not a linguist. He's giving a definition that suits his narrative, not to enable disambiguated communication.
Fiscal conservatism usually doesn't save during good times either. Why would it need to, when it doesn't support deficit spending during downtimes?