[lasereye]

As things stand now, George Bush holds the record for three of the top five years in terms of increases in government spending.

It sounds like that's not adjusted for inflation and population, so that's totally meaningless. I seriously doubt he has anywhere near three of the top five as a percentage of GDP. The Lincoln administration I would think has the record.

[Protagoras]

I seriously doubt he has anywhere near three of the top five as a percentage of GDP. The Lincoln administration I would think has the record.

Sounds like a percentage calculation to me. If you think not, maybe you can cite some stats.

[Texas Federalist]

I don't think the "three of five" number is adjusted for inflation. But even adjusted for inflation, Bush has presided over the largest increase in spending since LBJ. When you compare it to how little spending increased during the Clinton administration, you can't help but conclude that if you are a proponent of small government, you should hope for a power split, rather than a Republican government.

[azhenfud]

"It sounds like that's not adjusted for inflation and population, so that's totally meaningless."

I've read elsewhere that the Bush's administration has sucessfully increased federal spending by 21% in three years. I think that exceeds any logical adjustment for inflation. As far as population adjustment, you're probably right - since our porous borders have allowed illegaliens to drain resources by billions.