[lewislynn]

In contrast, since Republicans took control, the federal budget ran a net surplus of $429 billion.

Send it back Mr. Armey, it's not your money.

I see little difference in collecting confiscating more than needed and spending more than needed.....

If the "surplus" wasn't spent, where is it?

[sleavelessinseattle]

I see little difference in collecting confiscating more than needed and spending more than needed.....

Its called correct budgeting and a tax cut which you spent last fall. Where have you been for 9 years?