[Once-Ler]

Clinton was forced to be fiscally responsible. What happened?

Clinton was fiscally responsible at the expense of our nation defense. 9-11 happened.

[Fledermaus]

Uh, the GOP was in charge. They went along with the decreases in defense. And under Bush, I'm talking about the discretionary spending that's gone WAY UP. Take away defense, Homeland Security (a joke of bureaucracy already), SS, Medicare (worthless ponzi schemes that should be eliminated), etc. and you have massive increases in spending.

Especially on education - throwing more money down a rat hole...good money after bad.