Oh yeah, I'd definitely never argue that there's no such thing as waste in government budgets. I think that the issue on this thread is the growth of spending through intent, which is what the Right is so critical of; versus "organic" growth, based on population growth and demographics. The budget hasn't grown solely because evil Democrats are deliberately trying to bankrupt the country. A large component of it is unavoidalbe because there are more people to serve (or who demand services), and demographic shifts that move people into population segments that are more expensive to support, such as the elderly.
You and I aren't that many years away from the latter category, Tom. Your perspective may change when you're the one in need of help from the government.
--Robert
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- Senate votes to slash tax cuts in half
- Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I'm not sure right now is a good time for tax cuts
- Tax cuts explained
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