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MS Fowler · #1 02-10-2010, 08:12 AM

Nice chart, RichC.
Why is it not current? Could it be you are more interested in making a political argument than the truth?

aklim · #2 02-10-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MS Fowler

Nice chart, RichC.
Why is it not current? Could it be you are more interested in making a political argument than the truth?

It isn't relevant. Whoever is in the WH will still have to go hat in hand to congress. The Prez, whomever or whatever he/she is, cannot do more than send congress a "wish list".

732002 · #3 02-10-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MS Fowler

Nice chart, RichC.
Why is it not current? Could it be you are more interested in making a political argument than the truth?

The truth is yes the deficit increased last year as expected during a recession.
The real test will be if BHO can turn it around in the next 7 years after hopefully
the economy recovers.

The public has a misconception that the GOP is fiscally responsible. The GOP only pays attention to the deficit when a DEM is in the house.

MS Fowler · #4 02-10-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 732002

The truth is yes the deficit increased last year as expected during a recession.
The real test will be if BHO can turn it around in the next 7 years after hopefully
the economy recovers.

The public has a misconception that the GOP is fiscally responsible. The GOP only pays attention to the deficit when a DEM is in the house.

While not entirely true, that surely was true of the 8 years under Geo. Bush

aklim · #5 02-10-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 732002

The truth is yes the deficit increased last year as expected during a recession.
The real test will be if BHO can turn it around in the next 7 years after hopefully
the economy recovers.

The public has a misconception that the GOP is fiscally responsible. The GOP only pays attention to the deficit when a DEM is in the house.

You made him Emperor of the United States or what? He is only PRESIDENT of the United States of America not the EMPEROR. Basically it boils down to "You give me my pet projects and I'll give you yours.". IN THEORY, they are equals but as we can see here, even by your own words, the Prez gets first look when things go wrong. More heat is on him, IOW there is more pressure because people will blame that one guy and not the elected creeps. Kinda unequal in practice.

Yes, I agree that the GOP talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk. Think the Dems are going to be better? I don't think so. Both sides need their pet projects to buy votes. No money, no projects. It is that simple.