[CMAC51]

“Yep, it is surprising,” Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson said of the difficulty convincing hard-liners that the leadership is cutting large amounts of spending. “I mean, this is three weeks; we’re cutting $6 billion. You know? It is surprising. This is the only time in my life where I can cut $6 billion in a three-week period and be called a liberal.”

Give me a break. This amounts to less than 3% annualized. Anything less than 5% is ridiculous. If they were serious about it, 10% would be the goal. The entrenched Repulican veterans don't want to have to do any hard work. They are part of the ruling class and want the easy life.

[Fledermaus]

10%? Every single government agency other than defense should be cut back to 2004 levels and then cut 25% from that.

Just get rid of all the useless bureaucrats and no one will notice the difference.