[jagrmeister]

Yeah, I really "lost" the argument.

Here's what you said: ""He lowered discretionary spending in his first three years in office."

Your OWN chart showed that Reagan increased discretionary spending 4.2% over three years.

I have debated this to my satisfaction. Have a nice day.

[Reagan Man]

>>>I have debated this to my satisfaction. Have a nice day.

Figures. As with most "pragmatists", you're easily pleased. LOL The issue was never about aggregate discretionary spending adn you know it too. That was a red herring you threw out.

I will repeat what you said.
"Cutting spending is a political impossibility. Reagan could not do it".

If you took the time to read both articles I posted, you'd see just how wrong you are. PresReagan made real cuts in federal spending during his first three years in office. Those cuts came in the only area possible, discretionary spending. Specifically, non-military discretionary spending. PresReagan cut non-military discretionary spending by 13.5%. That's historical fact! You lost the argument.