Saddling our kids with debt. (The Taxonomist).

I've long been a bit of a conservative on fiscal policy. Of course, that dates back to when conservative was spelled with a "c." What passes for conservatism in this country these days seems to be a combination of kooky economic theories, gross irresponsibility and shady rhetoric.

Take, as a leading example, George W. Bush. "This country has many challenges," the president pointed out in his State of the Union address. "We will not deny, we will not ignore, we will not pass along our problems to other Congresses, to other presidents and other generations. ...

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