[caltrop]

Just making the point that, amongst all the kudos Bush is getting for this decision, he's not shrinking the government. I'm happy he's put a brake on federal pay this year but it's window dressing compared to the expansion of government he's pushed. The Wall Street Journal referred to him as Lyndon Baines Bush a few months ago - for good reason.

[FreeReign]

Just making the point that, amongst all the kudos Bush is getting for this decision, he's not shrinking the government. I'm happy he's put a brake on federal pay this year but it's window dressing compared to the expansion of government he's pushed. The Wall Street Journal referred to him as Lyndon Baines Bush a few months ago - for good reason.

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You can make the point by quantifying the, "expansion of government he's pushed".

Until you've done that, you've not made the point.

[meyer]

Just making the point that, amongst all the kudos Bush is getting for this decision, he's not shrinking the government. I'm happy he's put a brake on federal pay this year but it's window dressing compared to the expansion of government he's pushed. The Wall Street Journal referred to him as Lyndon Baines Bush a few months ago - for good reason.

Its a step in the right direction. WRT his past reputation, keep in mind that Daschole owned the Senate until recently (actually until year end). So, Dubya tried to extend a branch or two to the dems to see just who would be with him and who wouldn't. He's in for the long haul, not the short term, feel good, rating raising, clintonesque quick impression ratings kind of thing.

I think he's doing fine. He gave out a reasonable raise. He's promoting privatization of some agencies. Give him time. He is showing gravitas. IMHO, of course.