There might be another way of looking at Bush 43 spending. Bring back Bush. http://media.townhall.com/townhall/Medved/Medved_Show/chartlarge.gif
Regardless of deficit-to-GDP ratio, the national debt-to-GDP ratio has still soared from 2000 to 2010, and over the long term, THAT is worrisome. It risks turning the U.S. into a giant Italy.