[MamaTexan]

That surplus eventually grew to $2 billion, proving that talk of a looming budget deficit was completely false.

A pretty good commentary, but this guy is clueless as to how the government(s) 'cook the books'

Short version...at the end of the fiscal year, all surplus funds are shuttled into the States account at the books start over at ZERO!

As of 2003, Virgina had a $10.85 billion dollar surplus.

For those who'd like to crunch the numbers, this site is from a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Force Audit Agency.

[MamaTexan]

but this guy is clueless

Should be

But this guy's catching on

-------(Repeating to self....preview is my friend :)