I am developing a completely new line of thinking (for me-the fiscal conservative). Give the administration and congress all they want. Really. Let them tax anybody and everybody at what ever rate they want. Let them spend all they want. Give away all they want. Buy all the votes they want. Only requirement: they must have a balanced budget (no tricks, no off budget, no additional borrowing) PLUS they must pay all that year's interest on the debt plus 2% of the principle each year. And then watch them pray that the other party stops them.