[Jim Robinson]

My conclusion and recommendation is the same as last year and the prior year and the prior, etc. Cut spending, cut government, cut taxes. Repeat as often as humanly possible.

[Moonman62]

Sounds good, but once politicians get spending fever, they won't stop until there is some sort of fiscal crisis. Voters who haven't gotten their pork yet will demand more spending until they've gotten as much pork as everyone else.

[The Raven]

Fortunately the socialists can't take more than 100% of my money.

But, alas, with entilements approaching 80% of government spending - the California syndrome will eventually hit the Feds. One day soon, the tax drag will permantly cool the engine of capitalism and the country won't be able to afford the promised spending. Then the choice will be - print money or raise taxes (never reduce spending).