“A lefty sent me a long email about how when you look at the spending as a function of GDP Obama is still less than Reagan and other presidents. I haven’t had the time to research and debunk it, but if anyone has seen this and can help me slam this lib down, I would appreciate it......”
Here you go.http://visualeconomics.creditloan.com/presidential-spending-expenditures-by-year/
Your lefty friend is in liar mode big time. Under Obama, it has been the highest since WW2.
Thanks, that helps.