That hurricane relief is just a killer, isn't it? AND, in addition to, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, two one-bit countries without a tank or airplane between 'em, and THE US IS LOSING WARS.

Government posts budget surplus in January. Federal tax receipts, spending levels set records for the month>

"The Bush administration on Monday estimated that the deficit for this year will hit a record in dollar terms of $423 billion, surpassing the old mark of $413 billion set in 2004."

Meanwhile, this cheers neocons no end. They love this stuff.

America’s trade deficit hits all-time high Imports continue to soar as U.S. manufacturing contracts.

"It marked the fourth consecutive year that America’s trade deficit has set a record and was certain to spark increased debate in Congress over President Bush’s trade policies. Since mid-2000 the country has lost nearly 3 million manufacturing jobs and Democrats blame the administration’s policy of emphasizing free trade agreements."

Shows it's working.

Arf