9/11 changed all the traditional dynamics, from a parochial US fiscal policy viewpoint, so I believe that the past three years do not represent a reasonable benchmark to determine if the current administration has been fiscally conservative - comparatively. That being said, we do need to stop spending like a bunch of drunken sailors. I think W's second term will start to put the fiscal house back in order. Given his strength in every other area, I'm willing to give W the benefit of the doubt.
Just MHO.
Me too...