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Interesting that you point out Congress’ power over the purse, Talnik, but still attempt to lay the blame for the spending on Reagan. Cognitive dissonance, anyone?

Care to look up what party controlled the House, where revenue (i.e. spending and tax) bills must–by law–originate for all 8 years of Reagan’s two terms? I’ll even make it easier for you… the Reagan years were 1981-1989, and one party had controlled the House continually from 1952 to 1994.

Remember, “The President makes suggestions but Congress spends the money.” Therefore, Reagan cannot be held responsible for the spending during his Presidency, we must hold Congress, specifically the House (where, I say again, “revenue” bills must originate) accountable.