First, let me note that Gloria correctly spelled (democrat) and Jim (democrate) did not.

Andy - the "surplus" was on paper and a projection - not real. It depended upon the overinflated expectations of the internet bubble continuing(which burst) and the corporate accounting frauds (Enron, MCI, etc) perpetrated under Clinton's administration and exposed/prosecuted by the Bush Administration. We also have a war going on. I will grant you that Bush has spent waaaay too much on social programs. His administration has increased social spending more than Clinton - go figure.

Finally, anyone can download a free spell check from www.iespell.com that is especially useful for checking forum/blog entries.