[Black Republican for Bush]

In any case, Enoch, even though you and I disagree on some things, I'm happy that the discussion remained civil. There's too much rancor on this site, and I wish that more of us would express ourselves calmly and rationally.I enjoyed our chat. Take care.--Mark

[EnochPowellWasRight]

"In any case, Enoch, even though you and I disagree on some things, I'm happy that the discussion remained civil."

Indeed. You're clearly a bright guy, but we disagree on a few things. I happen to agree with von Mises on this whole "deficit is OK because the GDP makes it look small." I object to the very concept of running a deficit even when we aren't at war AND taxing DOD to fund social programs while our junior enlisted personnel are often paid below the poverty line.