hmm... spend 8 years defunding defense and intelligence... then the new guy comes in, gets hit within 6 months, turns to see what assests he's got to deal with it and... ??? next thing you know you need to recoup those 8 years of non spending. hmm... that wouldn't be an age old political trick, would it? and now the new administration wants to dismantle 80% of the US nuclear arsenal... all the while defunding intelligence?? didn't we see what happened the last time we did that? (anyone remember 9-11??)

yea, bright moves.

and no, your income taxes do not go to the roads. that would be the gas taxes. fire & police? property taxes. schools? some property taxes, and the fed pushes money into the schools (from income taxes) in order to keep control.

what's really needed... i mean, if you really want change... would be to have a FULL accounting of EVERY DIME brought in... and EVERY DIME being spent. you'd be surprised how many hundred of millions, if not billions, go to parties (drives me crazy). don't think so? did you miss the $180m inaugral party 2 weeks ago?

i thought these were tough times... if so, don't go partying on my dime.