bud-- wrote:

It was however an endorsement of conservative ideas. Unfortunately,
many
republicans lost their way over the last decade in that regard,
particularly with
regard to out of control spending.

Funny - conservatives didn't complain about huge deficits until
democrats were back in power. The deficit increased by about 80%, if I
remember right, under Bush 2. Under conservative darling Reagan the
deficit almost tripled. Trickle down economics worked so well...

The last president that balanced the budget was .... let me
see....musta been a long time ago...Clinton. Bush 2 inherited a
surplus that was paying down the national debt. Didn't last long.


Some conservatives bemoaned the deficit. Regarding Bush II, don't forget
the nation experienced 9-11, Katrina, and two wars.

Still, as regrettable as the increase in the deficit was over the eight year
period (some $800 billion), it was small potatoes compared to the $4
trillion debt under two years of the Obama administration.