Lock up the checkbook

Dubya had it made. Not only did the GOP come into power with the economy in great shape, but the deficit was on its way to being history. We finally got ahead of it, and were on the path to making money, rather than paying interest to foreign governments. But then something went wrong. The republicans didn't just get power, they got absolute power. With unchecked authority of steering the US economy, they finally had a chance to implement their plans that have never fully been allowed to soar. Tax windfalls for the rich and biggest corporations, an explosion of political earmarks and pork-barrel spending. A bonanza of wealth for politically connected contractors. Outsourcing all levels of functions that used to be done much cheaper and more efficiently.


All this while saying they're the party of responsible spending. So, where are we, now that their plans have been fully implemented?

Federal Deficit Hits All-Time High
6-Month Total Tops $302 Billion Record

You simply cannot trust the new republicans with the checkbook. Now all that we can hope for is a filibuster-proof Democratic majority in Congress and a Democrat in the White House. Anything less and we're going to have a very, very tough time fixing this massive mess that dubya and his cronies are leaving behind.