re: #293 palomino

Yeah, that’s the honest thing to do. Coming close to a balanced budget now is impossible due to the things you cite plus declining tax revenue in a down economy.

But when partisans have points to score in a 24/7 cycle, then the deficit becomes “all Obama’s fault as he pushes us toward socialism.”

If Obama wanted to pass the health care bill, he could just not fund it, and cut taxes on the rich and it’ll all be good./