It is truly amazing to me how so few people go back and compare what the government says something will cost and what it will be used for vs how much it actually costs and what it is actually used for. The differences would be comical if they weren’t so sad.

[...] Reasonable minds can disagree as to where that tax rate figure lies in a given economic climate. President Obama better hope that employment is way up, incomes are rising and inflation is in check for these budget projections to hit the mark. However, the federal government is notorious for mis-calculating income and expenses. [...]

[...] bill will lower the deficit. Given the government’s track record on cost prediction, this is doubtful. But regardless of history, it appears the Obama Administration is using some sloppy accounting to [...]