[Willie Green]

Though good is done, the Corp is porkville too.

Yes, which is why I'm concerned regarding the precise nature of this disagreement.

Infrastructure projects benefit EVERYBODY in the long run.

I'd prefer seeing a shifting of funding to more worthwhile projects rather than an outright budget cut.

[Rockiesrider]

He's irritated because a 10% budget reduction probably cut into his kickback funds and the new swimming pool payments at the Ol' Parker homested.

[eureka!]

"I'd prefer seeing a shifting of funding to more worthwhile projects rather than an outright budget cut."

Understood. I don't think the infrastructure is threatened under W. As to preferences, how about abolishing/slashing the Dept of Education, the NEA, the Commerce Department and a host of other bloated cr*p agencies/departments? Then we would have lots more $$$ to spend. Oh, to dream....