[eagleye]

This is a pretty juvenile thread. Rather than making liberal jokes, why don't the real conservatives here propose some realistic solutions for addressing budgetary shortfalls? They aren't going away unless we come up with some answers. It is worth remembering that the Bush administration inherited the biggest budget surplus in U.S. history, and it has been entirely pissed away in a little over one year. This fact will not be overlooked by the Democrats and the voting public next election cycle.

[chs68]

"This is a pretty juvenile thread. Rather than making liberal jokes, why don't the real conservatives here propose some realistic solutions for addressing budgetary shortfalls? They aren't going away unless we come up with some answers. It is worth remembering that the Bush administration inherited the biggest budget surplus in U.S. history, and it has been entirely pissed away in a little over one year. This fact will not be overlooked by the Democrats and the voting public next election cycle"

While I do not agree that this is a "juvenile" thread, I will propose a suggestion for addressing budgetary shortfalls.

It is pretty much the same one I use when I find myself in a shortfall in my personal budget.

I cut spending.

I look first for those things that are essential (like food, utlitities, and housing).

I cut back on those things that are not essential (like entertainment, travel, etc.)

It is sometimes "painful" for me to give up what I like to do. But, when money is short, that's what I must do.

It seems to me that there are too few politicians with the courage to do what I do in my personal budget.

As an example, here in Virginia, we are told that taxes must be raised because of a budget "shortfall".

And yet, the Warner administration has found $27 million -- $27 million!! -- to spend on educating our youth to the dnagers of smoking tobacco.

My solution: CUT SPENDING!

[chs68]

Oh, and by the way, Welcome to Free Republic, eagleye.

You will find that not everyone here shares your views about the Bush administration "pissing away" a budget surplus.

Some of really do believe that the War on Terrorism is necessary -- and that it really does cost money to wage such a war.

Now, be a good little liberal and go get your latest talking points from the DNC.

[Grit]

chs68 is right. Although this thread may be juvenile (hence fun) , the real solution should be too obvious for everyone on this board - cut spending!

[Clemenza]

Easy. Cut spending across the board. Problem solved.

[N. Theknow]

They aren't going away unless we come up with some answers. It is worth remembering that the Bush administration inherited the biggest budget surplus in U.S. history, and it has been entirely pissed away in a little over one year. This fact will not be overlooked by the Democrats and the voting public next election cycle.

Quick Quiz Time:

Q: When did the budgetary surpluses happen?

A: When Republicans controlled Congress.

Q: When did the budgetary surpluses disappear?

A: When Democrats and RINO's controlled the Congress.

Budget surpluses happen when government spending is used for things other than rewarding Democrat constituents to vote for Democrats. But they mainly happen when taxes are CUT. When money flows into the economy, growth (jobs) and revenues (income AND tax receipts) rise.

[Mr. Bungle]

"It is worth remembering that the Bush administration inherited the biggest budget surplus in U.S. history, and it has been entirely pissed away in a little over one year. This fact will not be overlooked by the Democrats and the voting public next election cycle. "

Hrm..

Government surpluses cast as public virtue.

Yep, you're a leftist.

[anniegetyourgun]

ROFL! Right, perhaps you lib/dems will elect Al Bore so we can go back to the recession the lying male slut Clinton left office with.

[Stand Watch Listen]

It is worth remembering that the Bush administration inherited the biggest budget surplus in U.S. history, and it has been entirely pissed away in a little over one year.

It's worth realizing that the budget surplus was a statistic built upon 'illusionary' wall street exuberance.
It's worth realizing that the economic downturn started in March 2000.
It's worth realizing that Sept 11 was not in any forecast.
It's worth realizing that the 8 year Clinton reign did dreadful harm to the Armed Services' readiness/capabilities.
It's worth realizing tha Congress still refuses to pare back spending.
It's worth realizing that the Palestine/MidEast uprising stated in September/October 2000.