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.”

2006 - Democrats take over Congress. GOP has no power other than veto power.

How was the economy doing right up til 2006?