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Since Bush could instantly overfund the military, aren't his funding cuts worse than downsizing the military?

Clinton's downsizing had nothing on the Bush administration's cuts in funds from almost everything you could think of: Funding has been cut for hospitals, Veterans' Affairs (VA) programs, pharmaceutical companies, Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), education K-12, education-education after high school, Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), libraries, alternative energy projects, worker safety and health grants, cancer and AIDS research, public health advocacy groups, fire prevention programs, flood prevention programs, airports, etc... The list goes on. He has used this to fund his "War on Terrorism". Therefore, the extra funds have been wasted because he has only increased the terrorists' recruitment drive and viciousness. C B, this is why he has cut funds. He doesn't cut taxes, but he does cut funds so that the debt won't grow too huge and have congressment yelling at him for it. Nice try C B, but you failed to contradict me. 2nd Answerer, I think if YOU check, we have only had this democrat majority for a measly 1.5 months. I am covering the entire 6.15 years our administration has been in power. Mahal, you gave me an unsubstantiated reason against 1 thing that I said, out of the dozens of things I said. You are really full of it. You cannot contradict me. Do your homework and find out. Maybe not Bush, but congress did overfund it instantly because most people were staunchly for the war. You know this.

Public Comments

1. In case you have been asleep for the past few years. This war is being funded on debt. Your logic is flawed. Edit- Bush DID cut taxes across the boards. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE get your facts together. Your rants are nonsensical.
2. i think if you check you mite find that we now have a dUmocrat congress they have to okay all expenses and cuts
3. First of all, the CUTS are in growth, not amounts to be spent. Instead of increasing budgets by 10%, he 'cut' them to a 6% increase. Secondly, I would pay higher taxes if they actually cut programs. I mean REAL cuts, 10% less for the Department of Education and the EPA. 10% cuts for welfare and a 'proof of citizenship' qualification. Real cuts would do a great deal to balance things out.
4. You're pedaling nonsense. I became a veteran in 2005 and found that at the height of his so-called "VA cuts", they were giving benefits away like candy. You need a catalog to learn about all the different things we get! Now let's take that intentionally minimized downsizing of Clinton! You know, dont' you, that in Reagan's last year, the navy had over 1000 blue-water vessels? In Clinton's last year, we were cut over 75%! There were 240 left. Usually, when I have to correct your facts before I answer, I suspect that you're a liberal, and as such, you are willing to use false information if it will make your point. So your point is really a fantasy, isn't it? And it isn't worth addressing.
5. How exactly could President Bush instantly over-fund the military? Congress controls the purse strings not the president. Please provide evidence for your assertion.
6. In case you haven't read the Constitution, the Congress holds the power of the purse. didn't Ted Kennedy write the Edcation Bill. I guess that he cut the funding for the schools then. Come to think of it, Bush really hasn't cut any spending. That's what's irked some conservatives.
7. Over funding????? How much money do you put on your life? I put more money on their lives than yours cause they are there fighting so you and your family can live in peace.