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December 4, 2012

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Rusty said...: Thought this was an interesting chart.

· Under LBJ revenue grew by 25%, but spending grew by 24%.
· Under Nixon revenue grew by 17%, but spending grew by 21%.
· Under Ford revenue grew by 11%, but spending grew by 22%.
· Under Carter revenue grew by 20%, but spending grew by 13%.
· Under Reagan revenue grew by 15%, but spending grew by 25%.
· Under Bush Sr. revenue grew by 17%, but spending grew by 18%.
· Under Clinton revenue grew by 35%, but spending grew by 9%.
· Under Bush Jr. revenue grew by 10%, but spending grew by 25%; 12/5/12, 7:06 AM
damikesc said...: Very interesting chart.

When the Republicans ran both Houses of Congress for more than 4 years, spending was up only 9%.; 12/5/12, 9:12 AM
Seeing Red said...: --Under Carter revenue grew by 20%, but spending grew by 13%--

The glory years!

Gas prices tripled, mortagages 18%.; 12/5/12, 10:24 AM
Unknown said...: Very interesting chart.

When the Republicans ran both Houses of Congress for more than 4 years, spending was up only 9%.

Ok, damikesc wins the title of dumbest Althouse lemming.; 12/5/12, 5:17 PM

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