We're talking about Dubya's proposed $1.3 trillion tax cut to jumpstart the nation's allegedly ailing economy.
Forget about using even a portion of the surplus in tax revenues to pay off some of America's huge national debt.
Forget about using some of the tax surplus to ensure more years of solvency for Social Security and Medicare.
Some taxpayers believe the revenue surplus belongs to them. Duh. So does the national debt.
Despite losing the national popular vote for President, Dubya believes he has a mandate to reward his financial supporters.
Bush Lite's handlers believe the Christmas bonus will trickle down to the unwashed masses. Ho, ho, ho humbug.(24 DECEMBER 2000)